Yik Yak vs CALI Community
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Anonymous posting and commenting
- Direct messaging
- Meme and joke creation
- Local community connection
- Authentic self-expression
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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
CALI Community
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Yik Yak | CALI Community |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (52K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 24.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #47 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Yik 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
Yik Yak
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Monthly (Early Bird)$4.991 Month
- Monthly$6.991 Month
CALI Community
No in-app purchases









