Comparison

Yik Yak vs CALI Community

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Yik Yak

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
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Yik Yak is the best way to connect with the communities that matter to you most. Create memes, post jokes, share thoughts, slide into DMs, and more. All posts, comments, and messages are anonymous, so feel free to be your most authentic. Terms of Service: https://www.yikyak.com/terms

About

CALI Community

Features
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Welcome to The CALI Community, your hub for support, resources, events, mentorship, and meaningful connections. Created by The CALI Project. Our app is designed to bring people together, provide access to valuable resources, and create meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and empowerment. A community built on care, connection, and empowerment. We welcome you to access resources, engage with others, and discover opportunities to thrive to your highest potential. Inside the app, you can: • Connect with a supportive community that encourages growth and positive relationships. • Stay informed about upcoming events, workshops, mentorship opportunities, and community initiatives. • Join discussion rooms to share experiences, ask questions, and receive encouragement from others. • Discover volunteer opportunities and ways to give back to the community. • Learn about The CALI Project’s programs and services that are making a difference in the lives of youth and families. • Celebrate achievements, share success stories, and inspire one another. At The CALI Project, we believe that everyone deserves a community that supports them through life’s challenges and celebrates their victories. The CALI Community App was created to ensure that no one has to navigate life alone. Our mission is simple: Connect people, provide resources, empower individuals, and build a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Connect. Belong. Thrive. Welcome to The CALI Community.

Screenshots

Yik Yak4 screens
CALI Community2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CALI Community at none against Yik Yak's 3. CALI Community also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Yik Yak's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Yik Yak versus CALI Community: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYik YakCALI Community
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (52K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings52K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB4 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperYik Yak, Inc.Create Community

Bugs and requests

Yik Yak

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to delete own posts
  • Inconsistent application of content filters
  • Notifications not linking to correct posts

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

CALI Community

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Yik Yak

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Monthly (Early Bird)$4.991 Month
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
None

CALI Community

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yik Yak free?
Yik Yak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CALI Community free?
CALI Community is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Yik Yak or CALI Community have ads?
Yik Yak shows ads; CALI Community does not.

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