# NGL vs Dear Box

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dear Box at none against NGL's 18. Dear Box also leads on ads (none vs shown). NGL's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NGL sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Dear Box asks for nothing beyond the download.

NGL ships an update every 2 weeks, Dear Box every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NGL | Dear Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (390K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngl-ask-me-anything/id1596550932/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **390K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NGL Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1855596717) | [Thang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795573573) |

## What reviewers say

### NGL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ngl-ask-me-anything/id1596550932)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Free · Lifestyle, #86 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Share a unique link to receive anonymous questions and messages directly on your social media stories. Friends can answer right on your story, and you'll get their responses within the app. An optional Pro subscription offers exclusive games, hints about message senders, and early access to new features.

**Highlights:** Shareable NGL Link, Anonymous question submission, Direct story replies, Automated content moderation, Pro subscription benefits, Exclusive Pro games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ngl unlimited hints | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| NGL Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| ngl unlimited hints | $14.99 | per month |
| ngl unlimited hints | $19.99 | per month |
| NGL Reveal Hint | $9.99 | one-time |
| NGL Reveal Username | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun app
- 👍 Great for anonymous questions
- 👍 Engaging with followers
- 👍 Minimalistic design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Fake bot-generated messages
- 💰 Misleading paid subscription
- 🔒 Lack of security/privacy
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤖 Automated responses from the app

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working properly
- Inbox not updating with new messages
- Constant update prompts
- Subscription issues

**Requested features**

- Allow multiple accounts
- Improve paid subscription features
- Add custom notification settings
- Provide more transparency on message origins


### Dear Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-box/id6748522373)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NGL free?

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

### Is Dear Box free?

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

### Do NGL or Dear Box have ads?

NGL shows ads; Dear Box does not.

### Which is updated more often, NGL or Dear Box?

NGL ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dear Box every 6 months. Most recently, NGL was updated on October 31, 2026 and Dear Box on October 25, 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.*