Mumsnet vs Yakkio
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."
Yakkio
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Yakkio is a fresh take on online discussion. It's a space to share thoughts, explore ideas, and join meaningful conversations, without noise, trolling, or doomscrolling. Focused Topics Each topic is built for focus. Start a discussion, ask a question, post a poll, or reply with your own take. Threads stay clean, conversations stay on track, and great ideas stand out. Direct Messaging Connect one-on-one with other members. Send messages, share media, and have private conversations that matter. Real-time read receipts and typing indicators keep conversations flowing naturally. No Clutter, Just Conversation Privacy Policy: https://yakkio.com/legal/privacy Terms of Use: https://yakkio.com/legal/termsReal people. Honest conversation. Guided by tech.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mumsnet at none against Yakkio's 2. Yakkio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Yakkio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Mumsnet asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mumsnet ships an update every 3 weeks, Yakkio every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mumsnet | Yakkio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mumsnet Ltd | Steve Deacon |
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
Yakkio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mumsnet
No in-app purchases
Yakkio
- Yakkio Premium$4.991 Month
- Yakkio Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year









