# favorited vs GLADmate

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | favorited | GLADmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorited/id1638796139/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladmate/id6740217224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#125** | — |
| Size | 271 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Like Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638796141) | [Alexander Englander](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510264653) |

## What reviewers say

### favorited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorited/id1638796139)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| joncollins21 Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| christianpark Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 70 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1400 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 17500 coins | $249.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 coins | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Positive community
- 🎉 Fun interactive features
- 💰 Monetization opportunities
- 🔓 Freedom of expression
- 🤝 Responsive developers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- ⏱️ Limited live streaming hours
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/following creators
- 🔊 Lack of audio/video customization

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent live stream quality
- Delayed or missing gift registrations
- Inability to join live streams at times

**Requested features**

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


### GLADmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gladmate/id6740217224)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*