# Yik Yak vs IlliNight

The clearest difference is rating: IlliNight at 5.0 against Yik Yak's 3.9. IlliNight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Yik Yak's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 10) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, 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. IlliNight asks for nothing beyond the download.

IlliNight 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 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yik Yak | IlliNight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinight/id6792213690/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 24.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#30** | — |
| Size | 196 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) | [Ashank Sagar](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792213692) |

## 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 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


### IlliNight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinight/id6792213690)

This app provides UIUC students with real-time updates on campus nightlife. See bar status, cover charges, recent line photos, and posted deals before you go out. It also features anonymous campus bar discussions and verified photo submissions.

**Highlights:** Live bar status updates, Expected cover charge information, Recent line photos from users, Post verified line photos, Browse tonight's deals and events, Anonymous campus bar discussion

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Is IlliNight free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yik Yak or IlliNight?

IlliNight is rated higher. Yik Yak averages 3.9 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while IlliNight averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Yik Yak or IlliNight have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; IlliNight does not.

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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.*