# Hypelist vs Eskiwi

The clearest difference is rating: Hypelist at 4.7 against Eskiwi's 4.1. Hypelist also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 47%) and ratings volume (444 vs 41). Eskiwi's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hypelist sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Eskiwi sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hypelist holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hypelist has 444 ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Hypelist's written reviews are positive against 47% of Eskiwi's.

Hypelist ships an update weekly, Eskiwi every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hypelist | Eskiwi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066/reviews)** | [4.1 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eskiwi/id6759860809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 41 |
| Positive reviews | **72.1% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 344 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hypelist, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636503068) | [DANIEL JOSE SANTOME LEMUS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748786782) |

## What reviewers say

### Hypelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypelist-lists-for-everything/id1636503066)

Curate, share, and discover recommendations across various interests like movies, books, and music. Track your consumption habits with a taste diary and import new ideas by scanning notes or links. Explore community-generated lists and reviews to find your next favorite.

**Highlights:** Create lists for movies, books, TV shows, games, places, music, products, and more, Track TV shows episode by episode, Log movies, books, music, games, and places daily, Scan notes and links to create lists instantly, Discover recommendations through community lists and reviews, Create ranked and Top 10 lists, Customize profile with backgrounds and styles

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weekly Subscription | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Premium  Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium 7-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 30-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium 14-Day Trial | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful, intuitive design and interface
- 📋 Easy to create and organize lists with customization
- 👥 Social features for sharing recommendations with friends
- 🗺️ Map integration for location-based recommendations
- 📸 Photo and media attachment capabilities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Aggressive paywall for basic features (private lists, 50-item limit)
- 🐢 Laggy and slow performance with large lists
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches when adding/editing items
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with mandatory contact/location permissions
- ❌ Limited free tier functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Age verification continue button unresponsive
- App freezes during initial setup
- Cannot add items to lists - finicky save functionality
- Items not saving properly, requiring multiple attempts
- Save/delete buttons not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Video upload capability
- Genre/category filters for easier searching
- Messaging or commenting between users
- iPad app optimization and support
- Export to editable PDF format


### Eskiwi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eskiwi/id6759860809)

A social platform where creators and fans connect directly, offering exclusive content, paid messaging, and customizable monetization tools. It prioritizes authentic interaction and rewards creativity without algorithmic interference.

**Highlights:** Exclusive content access, Direct paid messaging, Creator subscription tiers, Custom content requests, Multimedia feed, Customizable profiles

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Tier 1 Subscription slot 1 | $5.99 | per month |
| Eskiwi Premium | $11.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 2 Slot 3 | $11.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 3 Slot 1 | $23.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 3 Slot 3 | $23.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 4 Slot 5 | $59.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 5 Slot 5 | $119.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 5 Slot 1 | $119.99 | per month |
| Creator Tier 5 Slot 2 | $119.99 | per month |
| Gems 130 | $2.39 | one-time |
| 325 Gems | $5.90 | one-time |
| 660 Gems | $11.90 | one-time |
| 1350 Gems | $23.95 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hypelist free?

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

### Is Eskiwi free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hypelist or Eskiwi?

Hypelist is rated higher. Hypelist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while Eskiwi averages 4.1 from 41 ratings.

### Do Hypelist or Eskiwi have ads?

Both Hypelist and Eskiwi show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hypelist or Eskiwi?

Hypelist ships an update weekly, and Eskiwi every 2 days. Most recently, Hypelist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Eskiwi on October 22, 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.*