# WE vs SchoolPlug

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SchoolPlug at none against WE's 7. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WE sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $16.49 per month. SchoolPlug asks for nothing beyond the download.

WE ships an update every 5 days, SchoolPlug weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WE | SchoolPlug |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-gay-chat/id1520398445/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Marlin Brandin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460375078) | [Netcraft Global Concerns Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801532096) |

## What reviewers say

### WE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/we-gay-chat/id1520398445)

Connect with gay men nearby through a unique sticker-based flirting system. Enhance your experience with profile verification, privacy controls, and unlimited image sharing. Premium features offer private browsing and visibility into who likes you.

**Highlights:** Sticker-based flirting, Profile verification, Privacy controls (hide age/location, invisible mode), Unlimited image sending, Private mode (premium), See who likes you (premium)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WE Premium One Month | $16.49 | per month |
| Free Trial for 1 week | $17.49 | per month |
| WE Premium Three Months | $31.99 | per 3 months |
| WE Premium One Year | $36.99 | per year |
| 5 LIKES | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15 LIKES | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50 LIKES | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Well-put together

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Horrible app with poor UI
- 🤔 Confusing and not intuitive
- 💰 Premium-focused with limited free features
- 🤖 Fake profiles and bot responses
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Profiles not displaying correctly
- Premium features not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to view profile from other user's perspective
- Option to reset password if forgotten


### SchoolPlug

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolplug/id6801532094)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WE free?

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

### Is SchoolPlug free?

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

### Do WE or SchoolPlug have ads?

Neither WE nor SchoolPlug shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WE or SchoolPlug?

WE ships an update every 5 days, and SchoolPlug weekly. Most recently, WE was updated on October 24, 2026 and SchoolPlug on October 20, 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.*