# Sub vs YuBa

The clearest difference is rating: Sub at 4.6 against YuBa's 3.3. Sub also leads on ratings volume (153 vs 26). YuBa's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sub sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and YuBa sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sub holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sub has 153 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 90% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sub | YuBa |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub/id1543526849/reviews)** | [3.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuba/id1566300945/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **153** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **90.5% of reviews** | 89.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 266 MB | 277 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Uni Dating App Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647775425) | [武汉悦趣科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566300947) |

## What reviewers say

### Sub

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sub/id1543526849)

A platform for finding like-minded individuals within subcultures. It emphasizes authentic self-expression and offers robust privacy features to create a secure and pure social circle. Discover diverse interests and connect with real users through verification.

**Highlights:** Subculture matching, Privacy settings, Anti-screenshot protection, Anti-harassment features, Pure social circle, User verification, Knowledge sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 少数派字母圈一周会员 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 少数派字母圈一个月会员 | $4.99 | per month |
| 少数派字母圈三个月会员 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 少数派字母圈六个月会员 | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币一级 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币二级 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币三级 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币四级 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币五级 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Sub字母圈极乐园金币六级 | $29.99 | one-time |


### YuBa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yuba/id1566300945)

This niche social app connects like-minded young individuals for authentic interactions. It offers features like personality assessments, anonymous chat, and a focus on privacy and safety for its users.

**Highlights:** Personality and interest assessments, Anonymous chat (tree hole), Pet adoption/ownership simulation, Fast matching (5 seconds), Privacy protection features, Certified player zone

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月VIP | $3.99 | per month |
| SVIP连续包月 | $22.99 | per month |
| 连续包年VIP | $29.99 | per year |
| 连续包年SVIP | $99.99 | per year |
| 6元充值礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元充值礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 新人特惠会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 高级认证vip | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30元鱼币充值 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 月卡会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60元鱼币充值 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 98元鱼币充值 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 188元鱼币充值 | $29.99 | one-time |
| SVIP月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年卡会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 388元鱼币充值 | $59.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员续费 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 998元鱼币充值 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sub free?

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

### Is YuBa free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sub or YuBa?

Sub is rated higher. Sub averages 4.6 out of 5 from 153 ratings, while YuBa averages 3.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do Sub or YuBa have ads?

Neither Sub nor YuBa shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sub or YuBa?

Sub ships an update every 2 weeks, and YuBa every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sub was updated on September 22, 2026 and YuBa on September 21, 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.*