# Tapatalk vs Co

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co at none against Tapatalk's 10. Co also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 49%). Tapatalk's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 19). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapatalk sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Co asks for nothing beyond the download.

Co holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapatalk has 16K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Tapatalk's written reviews are positive against 75% of Co's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapatalk | Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapatalk-200000-plus-forums/id307880732/reviews) | **[4.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-angler/id6743636537/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Everforo, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509209143) | [Co-Angler Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1800522749) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapatalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapatalk-200000-plus-forums/id307880732)

Access and participate in over 200,000 online forums worldwide. Share photos and videos easily, and receive instant notifications. This app transforms how you engage with online communities on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Access 200,000+ online forums, Unlimited photo and video sharing, Instant push notifications, Easy posting, Mobile forum interaction

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.49 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual) | $4.99 | per year |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Yearly) | $4.99 | per year |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| 1-month VIP pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tapatalk VIP Access (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient forum access
- 📚 Wide range of supported forums
- 🗓️ Helpful for keeping track of forum activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤖 Aggressive and intrusive advertising
- 🤯 Confusing and constantly changing UI
- 🔒 Login and permission issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to access password-protected forums
- Duplicate/missing post notifications
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS versions
- Broken 'like' and 'quote' functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to start new threads
- More customization options
- Improved notification system
- Better support for image/media uploads
- Seamless integration with forum websites


### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/co-angler/id6743636537)

Connect with fellow fishing enthusiasts to plan trips and find fishing partners. Easily offer or request fishing excursions, customize your profile, and discover new fishing opportunities. Share your passion for angling and make every fishing experience more enjoyable.

**Highlights:** Connect with anglers, Plan fishing trips, Offer or request excursions, User-friendly interface, Customize profile, Discover local trips

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapatalk free?

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

### Is Co free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tapatalk or Co?

Co is rated higher. Tapatalk averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while Co averages 4.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do Tapatalk or Co have ads?

Tapatalk shows ads; Co does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tapatalk or Co?

Tapatalk ships an update every 2 weeks, and Co every 2 weeks. Most recently, Tapatalk was updated on November 10, 2026 and Co on October 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.*