# Likey vs PinchBook

The clearest difference is rating: PinchBook at 5.0 against Likey's 2.3. PinchBook also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and device support (3 vs 1). Likey's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 1) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Likey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PinchBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

PinchBook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Likey has 63 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Likey ships an update every 2 weeks, PinchBook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Likey | PinchBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likey-interact-with-creators/id1499066925/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchbook-chat-with-creators/id6761355736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#67** | — |
| Size | 220 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [TPC Internet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499066924) | [HandyIn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860814217) |

## What reviewers say

### Likey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likey-interact-with-creators/id1499066925)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect directly with your favorite creators for exclusive content, private messages, and live video chats. Discover unique photos and videos not shared publicly, and express your appreciation with thoughtful gifts. Make new connections and enjoy a variety of interactive experiences.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photos and videos, Private messages, Live video chat, Send gifts to creators, Connect with new creators, Voice messages and livestreams

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Heart Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $64.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $129.99 | one-time |
| Heart Package | $349.99 | one-time |


### PinchBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinchbook-chat-with-creators/id6761355736)

Discover inspiring visual content across lifestyle, food, travel, and more. Engage with creators through likes, comments, and shares. A quality-first feed prioritizes great content, regardless of follower count.

**Highlights:** Discover content in 40+ lifestyle categories, Personalized discovery feed, Like, comment, and share posts, Follow inspiring creators, Quality-first content feed, Clean, minimal design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Likey free?

Likey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PinchBook free?

PinchBook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Likey or PinchBook?

PinchBook is rated higher. Likey averages 2.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while PinchBook averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Likey or PinchBook have ads?

Neither Likey nor PinchBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Likey or PinchBook?

Likey ships an update every 2 weeks, and PinchBook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Likey was updated on November 7, 2026 and PinchBook on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*