Comparison

Stereo vs TAY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Stereo

This social app allows users to share and discover voice notes, engage in live conversations, and connect with others through messaging. It also offers in-app games and avatar customization to enhance social interaction.

Highlights
  • Viral voice notes
  • Spontaneous conversations
  • Live talks
  • In-app messaging
  • Play games
  • Customizable avatars
Features
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Stereo is the social app where people speak up – literally. Download Stereo and come find: Viral voice notes, spontaneous conversations and your community. SPEAK UP Reply to posts or share your own topic and hear what others have to say. TALK LIVE Looking for live conversation? Start or join a Talk with friends. New here? We’ll find you people to talk to. MESSAGE Keep up with people 1:1 or in a group after a Talk has ended or share your favorite Soundbites by sending messages in-app. PLAY GAMES Break the ice by playing Mafia, Who Am I? and Buzzword Buddies. CUSTOMIZE Design your Stereo avatar your way, with customizable features like your hairstyle, nose, eyes, facial hair, accessories and more. Change up your vibe at any time and keep an eye out for new looks. Still reading? Why? Download Stereo and come find out what we're talking about. By using Stereo, you’re agreeing to our Terms of Service (https://stereo.com/terms) and any policies referenced therein.

About

TAY

Features
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TAY (Thinking About You) est une application qui vous permet de rester connecté avec les personnes qui comptent pour vous. Avec TAY, vous pouvez envoyer une notification une fois par jour à l'une des personnes que vous aimez, pour leur faire savoir que vous pensez à elle. Que ce soit votre partenaire, un membre de votre famille ou un ami proche, l’application rend facile l'envoi d’un TAY pour illuminer la journée de quelqu'un. TAY est l'application parfaite pour toutes les personnes qui souhaite rester connectées avec ses proches et leur montrer qu'elles pensent à eux. Téléchargez TAY dès aujourd'hui et commencez à envoyer des notifications quotidiennes aux personnes que vous aimez!

Screenshots

Stereo4 screens
TAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stereo at none against TAY's shown. TAY's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stereo ships an update every 11 days, TAY every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stereo versus TAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStereoTAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB43 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperStereo App LtdMarvin LAUBIES

Bugs and requests

Stereo

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Accounts being banned for unclear reasons
  • Audio issues like echoes and cutting out
  • Inconsistent age verification and restrictions
  • Inability to sign up or log in properly
  • Recorded messages disappearing unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add pause and rewind functionality
  • Improve content discovery and browsing
  • Implement better moderation and safety controls
  • Allow users to customize their avatars
  • Provide more options for monetization and rewards

TAY

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stereo

No in-app purchases

None

TAY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stereo free?
Stereo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TAY free?
TAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stereo or TAY have ads?
TAY shows ads; Stereo does not.
Which is updated more often, Stereo or TAY?
Stereo ships an update every 11 days, and TAY every 6 days. Most recently, Stereo was updated on November 2, 2026 and TAY on October 27, 2026.

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