Mumsnet vs Waylink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mumsnet
Connect with a large community of parents for advice, support, and discussions on childrearing and life's challenges. Access a wealth of shared experiences and practical tips from fellow users anytime, anywhere.
- Parenting advice and tips
- Community support forum
- Real-world dilemma discussions
- Childrearing guidance
- Virtual support network
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Mumsnet is the UK’s most popular website for parents. Be part of the conversation as it happens, no matter where you are or what time it is, with our app. Whether you're after tried and tested childrearing tips, straight-talking advice on real-world dilemmas or some virtual support when life gets overwhelming, you’ll find people ready and willing to help out: between them, there’s nothing Mumsnetters don’t have covered. As one user says: "It's like having a thousand extra sisters you never knew you needed."
Waylink
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What can Waylink do for you? Create multiple virtual cards each with its own picture and links to your social media profiles or personal websites. Cards can be customized with their own color theme. Cards can be shared between users with QR code or static links that lead to the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Waylink at none against Mumsnet's shown. Waylink also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mumsnet ships an update every 3 weeks, Waylink every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mumsnet | Waylink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mumsnet Ltd | WAYFARE SRL |
Bugs and requests
Mumsnet
Reported bugs
8 issues- App crashes frequently
- App won't open after update
- Posts disappear when trying to create username
- Latest upgrade makes paragraphs unreadable
- Quotes are not separated or are indented awkwardly
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- End of posts are truncated
- App causes iPhone to crash requiring restart
- App no longer works on wifi
Requested features
7 requests- Dark mode option
- Make app accessible with screen readers
- Add private message function
- Add push notifications
- Add a 'Like' or 'Vote Up' button
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- Ability to access original poster's comments easily
- Open links within the app
Waylink
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mumsnet
No in-app purchases
Waylink
No in-app purchases
