Comparison

Kik Messaging & Chat App vs Goodfellow

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Connect with friends and discover new ones through chat. Share photos, videos, games, and more without needing phone numbers. Explore interests and join groups for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Connect with friends
  • Group chats
  • Share photos and videos
  • Play games
  • Meet new people
  • Username-based accounts
Features
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Get connected. Kik is way more than just messaging. It’s the easiest way to connect with your friends, stay in the loop, and explore – all through chat. No phone numbers, just pick a username. • Choose who to chat with one-on-one and in groups • Share pics, videos, gifs, games, and more • Meet new friends with similar interests Get on Kik now. Start chatting! You can read our End User License Agreement here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Goodfellow

Features
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GoodFellow — Find Your Crowd Ever walked into a bar alone and wished you could instantly find cool people to hang out with? GoodFellow makes spontaneous socializing effortless. Discover "open tables" at bars, clubs, cafes, and hangout spots near you, hosted by real, verified people inviting others to join their vibe. HOW IT WORKS 1. Sign up with your phone number and take a quick selfie for verification — no catfishing allowed. 2. Explore the live map to see open tables around you, each tagged with a vibe: Chill, Party, Work, or your own custom vibe. 3. Found a table you like? Send a join request. The host reviews your profile and accepts you in. 4. Meet up, hang out, and make real connections. It's that simple. No swiping. No endless messaging. Just real people, real places, real plans. KEY FEATURES ◆ LIVE MAP DISCOVERY Browse a beautiful dark-themed map powered by Google Maps to find open tables within a 100 km radius. Each table shows its vibe, topic, seat availability, and location — all updating in real time. ◆ HOST YOUR OWN TABLE Create a table at any venue — set the vibe (Chill, Party, Work, or custom), pick a location on the map, set the date and time, choose how many seats, add a description and photo, and light the signal for others to find you. ◆ VIBE SEARCH & FILTERS Search for tables by topic or vibe. Use the filter to narrow down to exactly what you're in the mood for — whether it's a chill coffee session or a Friday night party. ◆ FIND YOUR VIBES Tap the compass button to cycle through tables that match your interests. GoodFellow prioritizes tables that fit your personal tags, then shows the closest ones around you. ◆ JOIN REQUESTS & REAL-TIME LOBBY Send a join request to any table. Hosts can accept or decline from their pending requests panel. Once accepted, enter the real-time lobby powered by WebSockets — see who's at the table as people join and leave, live. ◆ IN-APP CHAT Message other users and coordinate plans directly within the app. No need to exchange numbers or switch to another platform. ◆ GROUP TRIPS Browse and join curated group trips — explore new cities or adventures with a crowd of like-minded people. ◆ SELFIE VERIFICATION Every user takes a selfie during sign-up so you know who you're meeting. Profiles display verified photos, a bio, interests, and a reputation score. ◆ WINGWOMAN SAFETY PROTOCOL GoodFellow has your back. If a female user tries to join a table with a disproportionate male ratio, the app triggers a safety warning so she can make an informed decision before joining. ◆ GIRLS ONLY MODE Female hosts can create women-only tables, visible exclusively to other female users — a safe space to meet new friends. ◆ GHOST MODE Want your table to stay hidden until you physically arrive at the venue? Toggle Ghost Mode and your table won't appear on the map until you're there. ◆ PROFILES, BADGES & REPUTATION Build your profile with a photo, bio, and interest tags. Earn badges and build your reputation score as you host and join tables. View other users' profiles before accepting or joining. ◆ PRIVACY & SAFETY Block users, manage notification preferences, and control your visibility. GoodFellow includes Terms of Service and a Privacy Policy accessible in-app. USE CASES • New in town? Find locals who are out tonight and join their table. • Solo traveler? Connect with fellow travelers at nearby cafes or hostels. • Friday night out? See which bars have open tables and join the party. • Looking for a study buddy? Create a "Work" vibe table at your favorite cafe. • Girls' night? Host a Girls Only table and meet new friends in a safe space. • Group adventure? Browse and join curated group trips.

Screenshots

Kik Messaging & Chat App4 screens
Goodfellow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Goodfellow at none against Kik Messaging & Chat App's 15. Goodfellow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Kik Messaging & Chat App's advantage is chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kik Messaging & Chat App sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Goodfellow asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Kik Messaging & Chat App versus Goodfellow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKik Messaging & Chat AppGoodfellow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (486K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings486K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#111 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB47 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMedialab - KikHithu Hariharan

Bugs and requests

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Messages not sending or getting stuck
  • Profile pictures not updating correctly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved group management tools
  • Option to disable live streaming
  • Better chat organization and search
  • Ability to delete messages across devices
  • Restore previous video chat functionality

Goodfellow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Kik Messaging & Chat App

Subscriptions2
  • Ad Free$2.991 Month
  • Ad free (annual)$32.991 Year
One-time12
  • 100 Live Credits$0.99
  • 100 Live credits$0.99
  • 3 Chat Credits$0.99
Show 9 more
  • 200 Live Credits$1.99
  • 500 Live Credits Offer$1.99
  • 500 Live Credits$4.99
  • 2000 Live Credits$14.99
  • Special Offer$14.99
  • 3700 Live Credits$24.99
  • Special Offer$99.99
  • 16500 Live Credits$99.99
  • 70000 Live Credits$399.99
None

Goodfellow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kik Messaging & Chat App free?
Kik Messaging & Chat App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goodfellow free?
Goodfellow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kik Messaging & Chat App or Goodfellow have ads?
Kik Messaging & Chat App shows ads; Goodfellow does not.

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