Comparison

Cuff vs hellochat

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

Head to head
About

Cuff

Connect with new people through a profile-based platform. Create your profile, browse active users, and send likes. Mutual matches allow for messaging and video calls, prioritizing consent and safety.

Highlights
  • Profile creation with interests and bio
  • Browse recently active users
  • Mutual matching system
  • In-app messaging
  • Video calling
  • Profile photo safety checks
  • Reporting and unmatching features
Features
Read full description

How Cuff Works: 1. Create your profile (real first name, 18+ age verification, interests, bio, and a profile photo). 2. Browse active profiles from the past week, sorted by most recently active. 3. Send a like to people you'd like to meet. 4. If it's mutual, you become Matches and can message or video call each other. Cuff is a profile-based dating platform built around mutual selection and consent. You can only message or video call someone after you both match. Safety: - Profile photos are checked for safety before being shown in Discover. - You can report and unmatch at any time. Have fun meeting new people :) A subscription may be required to access certain features. Terms of Use: https://renaissanceapps.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://renaissanceapps.com/privacy-policy

About

hellochat

Features
Read full description

Connect and engage your workforce with hellochat, the enhanced chat system provided by hellofriday, designed to streamline workplace communication like never before. The mobile application of hellochat provides a seamless experience for users on the go. Direct Messages: Real-time communication and engagement with coworkers Complete confidentiality and privacy of shared data Timely notifications on mobile devices Public/Private Channels: Updates posted in public channels are visible to everyone Collaboration and knowledge sharing among users Private conversations between individuals or groups Threads: Seamless conversations with threaded discussions Keep track of important information to prevent it from getting lost Structured framework for discussions File Sharing: Share various file types within conversations Attach and send files to recipients Quick access to shared files Search History: Advanced search functionality for users Searching based on specific keywords or phrases Locate and review past discussions, decisions, or shared resources

Screenshots

Cuff4 screens
hellochat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: hellochat at none against Cuff's 8. hellochat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Cuff's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#182 vs unranked). On price 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. Cuff sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. hellochat asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cuff ships an update every 3 days, hellochat every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Cuff versus hellochat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCuffhellochat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#182 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB91 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRenaissance Apps LLCFriday Media Group Ltd.

Bugs and requests

Cuff

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent app crashes
  • Video calls not working as expected
  • Account deletion issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More inclusive gender options
  • Better age verification
  • Improved matching algorithm

hellochat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Cuff

Subscriptions1
  • Cuff VIP Subscription$9.997 Days
One-time7
  • 1000 cuff points$4.99
  • 3 Super Likes$5.00
  • 4000 cuff points$8.99
Show 4 more
  • 10000 cuff points$12.99
  • 10 Super Likes$15.00
  • 25 Super Likes$30.00
  • Cuff Lifetime VIP$39.99
None

hellochat

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cuff free?
Cuff is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is hellochat free?
hellochat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cuff or hellochat have ads?
Cuff shows ads; hellochat does not.
Which is updated more often, Cuff or hellochat?
Cuff ships an update every 3 days, and hellochat every 3 months. Most recently, Cuff was updated on October 31, 2026 and hellochat on October 27, 2026.

Other comparisons