Comparison

favorited vs GLADmate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

favorited

This app transforms live streaming into an interactive, gamified experience. Connect with creators and fans in real-time, play games, and earn money from your talents. Build a community and express yourself freely.

Highlights
  • Real-time interactive livestreaming
  • Gamified streaming experience
  • Connect with creators and fans
  • Play live interactive games
  • Monetize your talents
  • Generous profit-sharing for creators
Features
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Favorited: Join the Fastest Growing Livestream Community Favorited transforms streaming into a fully interactive, gamified adventure, connecting millions of creators and fans in real-time like never before. Live-streaming should be more than just watching—it should be an experience. With Favorited, you don’t just view—you play, connect, and earn. Endless Ways to Connect and Grow: -Own the Spotlight – Stream your talents, passions, and personality to a global audience in real-time. -Make Meaningful Connections – Meet new friends, build a loyal fanbase, and join a tight-knit community. -Play & Compete – Join live interactive games and show off your skills. -Challenge Top Creators – Battle it out with your favorite creators and rise through the ranks. -Turn Passion into Profit – Earn money doing what you love. Why Favorited? -Creators Keep More: One of the most generous profit-sharing platforms, allowing you to retain 70% of your earnings. -Strong, Authentic Community: Build meaningful friendships and find your community. -Express Yourself Freely: Share your talents in music, gaming, comedy, and more—without unreasonable restrictions. -Earn More, Keep More: Our top creators earn tens of thousands every month—start earning today! You’re a real one for making it this far! As a thank you, use referral code APPSTORE for bonus Favorited Coins on signup! Privacy Policy: https://favorited.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://favorited.com/terms

About

GLADmate

This app guides users through daily journaling using the GLAD method (Grateful, Learned, Accomplished, Delighted). Enhance entries with photos, track streaks, and set reminders. Entries are searchable, editable, and synced via iCloud for privacy.

Highlights
  • GLAD journaling method
  • Photo attachments
  • Journal streak tracking
  • Daily reminders
  • Searchable and editable entries
  • iCloud sync
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GLADmate makes it easy to make journal entries using the GLAD approach which aims to increase positivity. Enter a journal entry each day that highlights something that: - you're grateful for (G) - you learned (L) - you accomplished (A) - delighted you (D) You can also add a photo to each entry. GLADmate keeps track of consecutive entries so you track your journaling streak. It also provides the ability to set daily notifications with customizable times so you don't forget to make a daily journal entry. Previous entries are displayed, and they are searchable by text and can be filtered by date. Previous entries can also be edited. When viewing an entry, tap the upward arrow button in the upper right to share with supported apps. If iCloud is enabled, all entries are synced to and stored encrypted in iCloud. No data is collected from this app. Note that this app is for utility purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice. Those seeking mental health or medical advice should consult a medical or healthcare professional.

Screenshots

favorited3 screens
GLADmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: favorited at Free against GLADmate's $1.99. favorited also leads on ratings volume (8.3K vs 2) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). GLADmate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

favorited is free to download; GLADmate costs $1.99 up front. favorited sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GLADmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GLADmate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: favorited has 8.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

favorited ships an update every 6 days, GLADmate weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
favorited versus GLADmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterfavoritedGLADmate
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (8.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.617.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size271 MB14 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperLike Labs, Inc.Alexander Englander

Customer experience

favorited

All ratings8,313 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews644 reviews
Positive44.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative48.8%

GLADmate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

favorited

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent live stream quality
  • Delayed or missing gift registrations
  • Inability to join live streams at times

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow 24/7 live streaming
  • Add video/content posting capabilities
  • Implement user profiles and notifications
  • Improve search and discovery features

GLADmate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

favorited

Subscriptions2
  • joncollins21 Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • christianpark Monthly$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • 70 coins$0.99
  • 350 coins$4.99
  • 700 coins$9.99
Show 5 more
  • 1400 coins$19.99
  • 3500 coins$49.99
  • 7000 coins$99.99
  • 17500 coins$249.99
  • 35,000 coins$499.99
None

GLADmate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is favorited free?
favorited is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GLADmate free?
GLADmate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, favorited or GLADmate?
GLADmate is rated higher. favorited averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.3K ratings, while GLADmate averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do favorited or GLADmate have ads?
Neither favorited nor GLADmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, favorited or GLADmate?
favorited ships an update every 6 days, and GLADmate weekly. Most recently, favorited was updated on November 3, 2026 and GLADmate on October 24, 2026.

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