# Sniff. vs MilkyWays

The clearest difference is rating: MilkyWays at 5.0 against Sniff.'s 3.3. Sniff.'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MilkyWays sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Sniff. asks for nothing beyond the download.

MilkyWays holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sniff. has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, MilkyWays monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sniff. | MilkyWays |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniff/id1536435247/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milkyways/id6757197373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [R and B International FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536435249) | [Aperture DE, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865225572) |

## What reviewers say

### Sniff.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sniff/id1536435247)

Discover and purchase fragrances with a new online platform. Connect with a community of fragrance enthusiasts and learn about the world of scents. Find your perfect scent efficiently.

**Highlights:** Fragrance discovery, Community connection, Efficient purchasing, Learn about fragrance, Online platform

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Focused niche app for fragrance enthusiasts
- 🚫 No advertisements cluttering experience
- 📚 Comprehensive fragrance database with detailed information
- 👥 Active community of fragrance lovers
- 🎁 Monthly raffles and giveaways

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Extremely slow app performance and loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 📦 Limited fragrance database missing many brands
- 🔐 Password reset and login issues
- 🔍 Problematic search functionality with confusing toggles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing user stories
- Search returns no results when brand/fragrance fields mismatched
- Password reset link non-functional
- Login fails on new devices
- Giveaway notifications delayed by a week

**Requested features**

- Global search function without brand/fragrance toggles
- Ability to add missing fragrances to database
- Dark mode option for better readability
- Filter by gender (men/women/unisex)
- Organize collection by alphabetical order or custom preference


### MilkyWays

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/milkyways/id6757197373)

Create and share events, go live with followers, and sell tickets directly. Organize groups, design flyers with AI, and discover local happenings. Enhance your experience with in-app purchases and a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Event creation with map pinning, Live streaming with guest interaction, Ticket sales with tiered pricing, Private and secret group creation, AI-generated flyer design, Discover local events and users, In-app currency for gifts and tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| 500 Star Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,200 Star Coins | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sniff. free?

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

### Is MilkyWays free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sniff. or MilkyWays?

MilkyWays is rated higher. Sniff. averages 3.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while MilkyWays averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Sniff. or MilkyWays have ads?

MilkyWays shows ads; Sniff. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sniff. or MilkyWays?

Sniff. ships an update every 6 weeks, and MilkyWays monthly. Most recently, Sniff. was updated on October 23, 2026 and MilkyWays on October 21, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*