# Spill vs Cackle Messaging

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Spill at none against Cackle Messaging's 5. Spill also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 3). Cackle Messaging's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cackle Messaging sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Spill asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cackle Messaging holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spill has 1.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Spill's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cackle Messaging's.

Spill ships an update every 10 days, Cackle Messaging every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spill | Cackle Messaging |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cackle-messaging/id6743659639/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 217 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Real Spill Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672615369) | [James Elijah Andre Jarrett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803853451) |

## What reviewers say

### Spill

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spill-app/id1672615367)

Connect with others through live audio, video, and chat. Discover trending topics, join or create communities, and engage in daily games. Share your ideas and art, or simply join the conversation.

**Highlights:** Discover trending topics, Create and join communities, Live audio, video, and chat, Share ideas and art, Play daily games, Virtual conversation spaces

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth app experience
- 👍 Positive and productive engagement
- 🔒 Safe and inclusive community
- 🎨 Stylish and customizable design
- 🌟 Excellent community features (Tea Parties, Spades, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Issues with login/signup process
- 🔧 Needs more customization options
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty changing email/phone number
- Groups feature causing crashes
- Misaligned UI elements on sign-up

**Requested features**

- Add ability to edit/delete posts
- Improve notification system
- Integrate music/audio sharing
- Expand group/community features


### Cackle Messaging

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cackle-messaging/id6743659639)

A private social media platform designed for authentic connections with your inner circle. Share genuine moments without the distractions of public feeds. Focus on meaningful interactions with the people who matter most.

**Highlights:** Private social space, Authentic connections, Share real moments, Inner circle focus, Ad-free experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cackle Premium (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Cackle Premium (yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Cackle Coins 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cackle Coins 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cackle Coins 1200 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spill free?

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

### Is Cackle Messaging free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Spill or Cackle Messaging?

Cackle Messaging is rated higher. Spill averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Cackle Messaging averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Spill or Cackle Messaging have ads?

Neither Spill nor Cackle Messaging shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Spill or Cackle Messaging?

Spill ships an update every 10 days, and Cackle Messaging every 2 weeks. Most recently, Spill was updated on October 15, 2026 and Cackle Messaging on September 30, 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.*