# WhosHere vs Jodel

The clearest difference is rating: Jodel at 4.4 against WhosHere's 3.5. Jodel also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). WhosHere's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WhosHere sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Jodel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jodel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 4.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of WhosHere's written reviews are positive against 65% of Jodel's.

WhosHere ships an update every 2 months, Jodel every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WhosHere | Jodel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoshere/id284973016/reviews) | **[4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.6K | **121K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **64.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WhosHere, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284973019) | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) |

## What reviewers say

### WhosHere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whoshere/id284973016)

Connect with people nearby or across the globe through a private social networking and dating app. Prioritizing user privacy, it allows anonymous interaction and offers features for finding friends, potential partners, or acquaintances based on shared interests and location.

**Highlights:** Location-based matching, Private chatting, Anonymous interaction, Profile customization, Virtual travel to other cities, Photo sharing, Block and report users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Plane Ticket (24 hr) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Plane Ticket (24 hr) 5 Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Plane Ticket | $6.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| One Month | $19.99 | one-time |
| 25,000 Points (Bonus 30 days ads free) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Good app performance
- 💡 Ability to connect with new people
- 🌍 Global reach

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 💰 Excessive monetization and subscription requirements
- 🤖 Prevalence of fake/scammer profiles
- 🌐 Inaccurate location data and distance calculations

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being suspended/banned without explanation
- Inability to edit age or other profile details
- Inconsistent performance across different devices and OS versions
- Push notifications and chat issues

**Requested features**

- Better profile management and customization options
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration of voice/video calling features
- Stronger moderation and verification systems
- Ability to save/restore chat history and contacts


### Jodel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026)

Connect with people in your local area and discover real-time happenings. Share thoughts, ask questions, and engage with a diverse community. Stay informed about local news, events, and conversations.

**Highlights:** Real-time local feed, Ask and answer local questions, Discover local news and events, Join interest-based channels, Vote on trending content, Share posts, pictures, and videos, Collect Karma

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jodel Plus: 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Small Pack of Read Receipts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Read Receipts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Message Requests | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 5 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Message Requests | $8.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 5x 10 minutes | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1x Priority Support | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Message Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1h Boosted Post - Jodel-God | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 30 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 10x 10 minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 30x 10 minutes | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color - 10 pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great replacement for Yik Yak
- 👍 Anonymity and privacy
- 💡 Potential for campus community
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Unfair banning and moderation issues
- 🚫 Lack of user awareness and marketing
- 🚫 Language barrier and lack of translation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Blank home screen after updates
- Issues with changing location or account

**Requested features**

- Add search and filtering options
- Implement private messaging or chat
- Improve notification system
- Provide a map view to see nearby activity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WhosHere free?

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

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WhosHere or Jodel?

Jodel is rated higher. WhosHere averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Jodel averages 4.4 from 121K ratings.

### Do WhosHere or Jodel have ads?

Both WhosHere and Jodel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WhosHere or Jodel?

WhosHere ships an update every 2 months, and Jodel every 2 weeks. Most recently, WhosHere was updated on October 1, 2026 and Jodel on October 1, 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.*