# POME vs POP

The clearest difference is rating: POP at 3.3 against POME's 1.9. POP also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). POME's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and review sentiment (49% vs 40%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POME sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. POP asks for nothing beyond the download.

POP holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of POME's written reviews are positive against 40% of POP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

POME ships an update every 3 days, POP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POME | POP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pome-tape/id1502531713/reviews) | **[3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-x/id6714480197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **48.9% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Weavi](https://appshunter.io/developer/983469756) | [Switchworks Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456555635) |

## What reviewers say

### POME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pome-tape/id1502531713)

This app allows users to anonymously ask questions to others and receive anonymous questions in return. It facilitates making new connections through shared interests and direct anonymous inquiries, offering a unique way to interact without initial pressure.

**Highlights:** Anonymous question submission, Receive anonymous questions, Shareable personal question link, Community feed for discovery, Ask questions based on posts, Follow-up questions, Block unwanted questioners, Destroy question link

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员-连续包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 查看卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 删除卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pome一个月会员（活动优惠） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 一个月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 月度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pome三个月会员（活动优惠） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 三个月会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 一年会员 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pome十二个月会员（活动优惠） | $27.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $29.99 | one-time |


### POP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pop-x/id6714480197)

This free and secure instant messaging tool allows for large group chats with tens of thousands of members. Communicate and share files and information anytime, anywhere. It prioritizes a safe and healthy communication environment.

**Highlights:** Free instant messaging, Secure communication, Large group chats (tens of thousands of members), File and information sharing, Safe communication environment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good to use
- 👍 Functionality is complete
- 👍 Privacy is good
- 👍 Interesting features
- 👍 Good chat experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Cannot receive verification code
- 🐛 Cannot log in to PC
- 🐛 Account disappeared
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 White wallpaper issue

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot receive verification code
- Cannot log in to PC
- Account disappeared
- App stuck on 'connecting'
- White wallpaper issue after setting

**Requested features**

- Develop Android and HarmonyOS versions
- Develop PC version
- Add rich text/image message function
- Add Moments/friend circle function
- Add animated messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POME free?

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

### Is POP free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POME or POP?

POP is rated higher. POME averages 1.9 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while POP averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do POME or POP have ads?

Neither POME nor POP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POME or POP?

POME ships an update every 3 days, and POP fortnightly. Most recently, POME was updated on September 22, 2026 and POP on September 23, 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.*