# Yik Yak vs CallON Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CallON Network at 100% against Yik Yak's 25%. CallON Network also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. CallON Network asks for nothing beyond the download.

CallON Network 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 1, 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 100% of CallON Network's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yik Yak | CallON Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callon-network/id6759527126/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) | [Kelly Breeden](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879300507) |

## What reviewers say

### Yik Yak

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

**Currently charting:** #30 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


### CallON Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/callon-network/id6759527126)

Connect with trusted individuals in your community for mutual assistance. Post your needs or offer your skills to be matched with people you know or who are connected through your network. Build authentic relationships and receive local recommendations from your trusted circle.

**Highlights:** Smart matching by skills, location, availability, Community messaging with photo/voice, Trusted local recommendations, Profile with skills and history, Invite-only community, Non-profit volunteer connections

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Is CallON Network free?

CallON Network is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Yik Yak or CallON Network?

CallON Network is rated higher. Yik Yak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while CallON Network averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yik Yak or CallON Network have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; CallON Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, Yik Yak or CallON Network?

Yik Yak ships an update weekly, and CallON Network weekly. Most recently, Yik Yak was updated on October 29, 2026 and CallON Network on October 13, 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.*