# CmtyHelp vs Yik Yak

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CmtyHelp at 100% against Yik Yak's 25%. CmtyHelp also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CmtyHelp holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yik Yak has 51K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CmtyHelp's written reviews are positive against 25% of Yik Yak's.

CmtyHelp ships an update every 3 weeks, Yik Yak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CmtyHelp | Yik Yak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmtyhelp/id1543625154/reviews)** | [3.9 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **51K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 74 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [REGINALD GEORGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543625156) | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) |

## What reviewers say

### CmtyHelp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmtyhelp/id1543625154)

Connect with neighbors to offer or request local services like snow shoveling or lawn mowing. Facilitates community communication and supports local businesses.

**Highlights:** Local service matching, Community communication, Neighborly assistance, Business promotion, Administrator oversight

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Yik Yak

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

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with local communities anonymously. Share thoughts, jokes, and memes, and engage in direct messages. Express yourself authentically without revealing your identity.

**Highlights:** Anonymous posting, Local community connection, Meme creation, Joke sharing, Direct messaging, 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 CmtyHelp free?

CmtyHelp 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, CmtyHelp or Yik Yak?

CmtyHelp is rated higher. CmtyHelp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Yik Yak averages 3.9 from 51K ratings.

### Do CmtyHelp or Yik Yak have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; CmtyHelp does not.

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

CmtyHelp ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yik Yak weekly. Most recently, CmtyHelp was updated on October 10, 2026 and Yik Yak on October 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.*