# Yik Yak vs IGOTIN

The clearest difference is rating: IGOTIN at 4.7 against Yik Yak's 3.9. IGOTIN also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (54% vs 25%). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 2.4K) and chart position (#31 vs unranked). 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 IGOTIN sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IGOTIN holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yik Yak has 51K ratings behind it against 2.4K, 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 54% of IGOTIN's.

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, IGOTIN every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yik Yak | IGOTIN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (51K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **51K** | 2.4K |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) | [Bondit Community Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523289379) |

## What reviewers say

### Yik Yak

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

**Currently charting:** #31 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


### IGOTIN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/igotin/id6473674364)

Connect with future and current college students on a campus-based social platform. Find roommates, join group chats, and discover scholarships and career opportunities within your school's community. Verify with your school email for exclusive access to campus life discussions.

**Highlights:** Create and join college communities, Connect with future classmates, School-specific group chats, Find roommates and make friends, Discover scholarships and internships, Find career-building jobs

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| College Membership | $2.99 | per month |
| Membership | $0.99 | one-time |
| Today Circle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $2.99 | one-time |
| Membership | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plus Membership | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for making early connections
- 🙌 Helpful for finding roommates and friends
- 💡 Good for attending college events

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required to access most features
- 🚫 Restricted access to chats and channels without paying
- 🤔 Limited functionality compared to free alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with finding and accessing school-specific communities
- Reported problems with accessing any features without paying

**Requested features**

- Allow access to more schools without subscription
- Improve search functionality to find schools easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Is IGOTIN free?

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

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

IGOTIN is rated higher. Yik Yak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while IGOTIN averages 4.7 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Yik Yak or IGOTIN have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; IGOTIN does not.

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

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, and IGOTIN every 3 days. Most recently, Yik Yak was updated on October 17, 2026 and IGOTIN on October 8, 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.*