# X vs Polls for iMessage

The clearest difference is ads: X at none against Polls for iMessage's shown. X also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Polls for iMessage's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (84% vs 58%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for X against 4.9 for Polls for iMessage. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polls for iMessage has 11K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 84% of Polls for iMessage's.

X ships an update every 9 months, Polls for iMessage monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Polls for iMessage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748/reviews)** | [4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **84.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Colton White](https://appshunter.io/developer/318017751) | [Polls for Messages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1142329921) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-ring/id318017748)

A simple utility app that provides a countdown to the annual X-Ring ceremony. Users can customize the countdown date and time for their specific event.

**Highlights:** Countdown to X-Ring day, Customizable ceremony date, Customizable countdown time, iOS device integration, Developed with alumni support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Polls for iMessage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polls-for-imessage/id1142329922)

Easily create and manage group polls directly within iMessage conversations. Customize poll settings like anonymity, editing rights, and multiple voting options. Share results live and even declare a winner with fun animations.

**Highlights:** Create polls directly in iMessage, Live poll result updates, Customizable voting options (anonymous, multiple votes), Control poll editing permissions, Declare a winner with animations, Picture polls and link integration

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for group decisions
- 💡 Helpful for organizing events and activities
- 🚀 Efficient for getting group feedback
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with poll loading/sending
- 🔒 Requires all participants to have the app
- 🔒 Anonymous voting not truly anonymous
- 🐛 Glitches with editing polls
- 🔒 Can't see who voted for what

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete the app
- Polls failing to send due to internet connection issues
- Votes being counted multiple times

**Requested features**

- Option to disable others from adding poll options
- Option to limit number of votes per person
- Option to hide poll results until completed
- Ability to edit poll options after creation
- Support for adding images/GIFs as poll options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Polls for iMessage free?

Polls for iMessage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Polls for iMessage?

X is rated higher. X averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Polls for iMessage averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do X or Polls for iMessage have ads?

Polls for iMessage shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Polls for iMessage?

X ships an update every 9 months, and Polls for iMessage monthly. Most recently, X was updated on October 23, 2026 and Polls for iMessage 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.*