# Whazzup vs Yik Yak

The clearest difference is rating: Whazzup at 5.0 against Yik Yak's 3.9. Whazzup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 6) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yik Yak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whazzup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whazzup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yik Yak has 52K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Whazzup ships an update every 9 days, Yik Yak weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whazzup | Yik Yak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whazzup/id1543522753/reviews)** | [3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 88 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543522755) | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) |

## What reviewers say

### Whazzup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whazzup/id1543522753)

Connect with your local community through anonymous chat rooms. Discuss neighborhood news, upcoming events, and trending topics in real-time.

**Highlights:** Anonymous local chat rooms, Discuss community news, Share event information, Real-time discussions, Discover local trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yik Yak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with local communities anonymously. Share thoughts, jokes, and memes while engaging in direct messages. Experience authentic self-expression in a space free from personal identification.

**Highlights:** Anonymous posting and commenting, Direct messaging, Meme and joke creation, Local community connection, Authentic self-expression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and engaging app
- 🤝 Sense of community and connection
- 💡 Unique concept of anonymous local discussions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🤖 Inconsistent and overly strict moderation
- 💬 Rampant bullying, harassment, and toxic behavior
- 🔒 Lack of user safety and accountability

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete own posts
- Inconsistent application of content filters
- Notifications not linking to correct posts

**Requested features**

- Ability to mute or filter specific keywords or users
- Improved notification system and post history tracking
- Expansion of location radius beyond college campuses
- Addition of user profiles and photo/link sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whazzup free?

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

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whazzup or Yik Yak?

Whazzup is rated higher. Whazzup averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Yik Yak averages 3.9 from 52K ratings.

### Do Whazzup or Yik Yak have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; Whazzup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whazzup or Yik Yak?

Whazzup ships an update every 9 days, and Yik Yak weekly. Most recently, Whazzup was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yik Yak on November 12, 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.*