Cuff vs hellochat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
hellochat
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Cuff | hellochat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #182 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renaissance Apps LLC | Friday 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
Cuff
- Cuff VIP Subscription$9.997 Days
- 1000 cuff points$4.99
- 3 Super Likes$5.00
- 4000 cuff points$8.99
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- 10000 cuff points$12.99
- 10 Super Likes$15.00
- 25 Super Likes$30.00
- Cuff Lifetime VIP$39.99
hellochat
No in-app purchases









