Yik Yak vs CampusLink;)
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, and engage in direct messages. Express yourself authentically without revealing your identity.
- Anonymous posting
- Local community connection
- Meme creation
- Joke sharing
- Direct messaging
- 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
CampusLink;)
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CampusLink — Connect With Your Campus CampusLink is the social app built for college students and campus communities. Meet verified members, make real connections, and never miss a campus event. Find Your People Swipe right to match or add friends. Swipe left to pass. Join a campus group with an invite code, or create your own group for $9.99/month — no approval needed. Anyone can start a community. Real Connections, Real Reputation After connecting with someone, rate your experience. Leave a star rating and a review. Build a reputation on campus that actually means something. Chat Instantly The moment you match, chat opens up. Send messages, share photos, and keep the conversation going. Read receipts let you know when your message lands. Never Miss a Campus Event Browse upcoming events created by students in your community. RSVP with one tap. Or create your own — study sessions, gym mornings, coffee runs, game nights. Built for Privacy and Safety You control whether you appear in Discover. Block or report anyone with a single tap. Our admin team reviews every report to keep the community safe. Why CampusLink? → Join any group with an invite code — free → Host your own group for $9.99/month — cancel anytime → Swipe to match or add friends → Star ratings and reviews for every connection → Real-time chat with photos → Campus events, created by students for students → Block, report, and full privacy controls → Delete your account anytime, instantly In-App Purchases Group Hosting subscription: $9.99/month. Allows you to create and manage your own campus group. Free trial not included. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://alonbbar6.github.io/campuslink-support/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CampusLink;) at none against Yik Yak's shown. Yik Yak's advantage is chart position (#29 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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 and CampusLink;) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Yik Yak | CampusLink;) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (52K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 52K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #29 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Yik Yak, Inc. | ALONSO BRYAN BARDALES |
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
CampusLink;)
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
CampusLink;)
- Group Hosting$9.991 Month
