# Yik Yak vs Roar+

The clearest difference is rating: Roar+ at 5.0 against Yik Yak's 3.9. Roar+ also leads on ads (none vs shown). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 3) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yik Yak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Roar+ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roar+ 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yik Yak | Roar+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roar-plus/id6741813289/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#50** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) | [Lockerverse, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654206430) |

## What reviewers say

### Yik Yak

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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


### Roar+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roar-plus/id6741813289)

Connect with fellow sports enthusiasts and engage with your favorite teams and athletes. Participate in exclusive discussions, share your passion, and access unique content. This app fosters a vibrant community for dedicated fans.

**Highlights:** Fan engagement, Community discussions, Exclusive content access, Team and athlete interaction, Sports fan network

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roar Plus Member | $15.00 | per month |
| White Level | $15.00 | per month |
| Blue Level | $25.00 | per month |
| Nittany Elite | $100.00 | per month |
| White Level | $144.99 | per year |
| Blue Level | $244.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Lion | $250.00 | per month |
| White | $300.00 | per year |
| Nittany Elite | $969.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Is Roar+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yik Yak or Roar+?

Roar+ is rated higher. Yik Yak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Roar+ averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Yik Yak or Roar+ have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; Roar+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yik Yak or Roar+?

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, and Roar+ weekly. Most recently, Yik Yak was updated on November 5, 2026 and Roar+ on November 4, 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.*