# Yik Yak vs PlayFMK

The clearest difference is rating: PlayFMK at 5.0 against Yik Yak's 3.9. PlayFMK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 25%). Yik Yak's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (52K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and PlayFMK sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlayFMK 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 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Yik Yak's written reviews are positive against 60% of PlayFMK's.

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, PlayFMK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yik Yak | PlayFMK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfmk/id6449461665/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) | [Swampfox, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689211117) |

## What reviewers say

### Yik Yak

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### PlayFMK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfmk/id6449461665)

This app offers a fun, game-based approach to dating, moving beyond endless swiping and boring small talk. Make quick, engaging decisions that reveal personality and lead to genuine connections.

**Highlights:** Game-based dating, Decision-making reveals personality, No endless swiping, Single Match mode, FMK Polls mode, Focus on spontaneous energy

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quarterly Access | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Flirt Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Vibe Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Profile Insights (15) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Quick Spotlight | $4.99 | one-time |
| Power Vote (10) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Main Character | $8.99 | one-time |
| Profile Insights (30) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extended Exposure | $9.99 | one-time |
| Power Vote (30) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Drama Queen | $19.99 | one-time |
| Profile Insights (50) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Weekend Glow | $19.99 | one-time |
| Power Vote (50) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Full Chaos Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Is PlayFMK free?

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

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

PlayFMK is rated higher. Yik Yak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while PlayFMK averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Yik Yak or PlayFMK have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; PlayFMK does not.

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

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, and PlayFMK every 2 months. Most recently, Yik Yak was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlayFMK 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.*