# Snapchat vs Deep Fried

The clearest difference is ads: Deep Fried at none against Snapchat's shown. Deep Fried also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Snapchat's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5.9M vs 3.9K). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Deep Fried sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Snapchat against 4.5 for Deep Fried. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 3.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Snapchat's written reviews are positive against 48% of Deep Fried's.

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, Deep Fried every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapchat | Deep Fried |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews) | [4.5 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-fried/id1436647902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | 3.9K |
| Positive reviews | 30.3% of reviews | **47.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 399 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) | [Super Trance Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514157617) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #4 Top Grossing, #7 Top Free · Photo & Video, #60 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

**Highlights:** Camera with Lenses and Filters, Live Messaging and Video Chat, Friend and Group Stories, Spotlight for user-created content, Location Sharing Map, Memories for saving photos/videos, Friendship Profiles

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Snapchat+ (12-Month Plan) | $39.99 | per year |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $1.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great way to communicate with friends
- 📷 Convenient for sharing photos and videos
- 🤳 Fun filters and customization options
- 🔒 Secure messaging with disappearing content
- 🗺️ Useful location-based features like Snap Map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced AI assistant that can't be removed
- 🤢 Dislike for new 3D bitmoji design
- 🕰️ Frustration over Snapchat+ paywall for basic features
- 🔇 Inability to disable shutter sound
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being permanently locked for unclear reasons
- Inability to create new accounts on banned devices
- Disappearing Memories and lack of data retrieval
- Inconsistent video upload and playback issues
- Notifications and chat features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow permanent deletion of Memories
- Add multi-video upload to Stories
- Improve customer support and account recovery
- Provide option to disable AI assistant
- Bring back 2D bitmoji customization


### Deep Fried

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-fried/id1436647902)

Create, store, and share hilariously distorted memes. Apply intense fried filters, warp images with various tools, and add custom text and emojis to personalize your creations. Save your masterpieces and manage your subscription easily.

**Highlights:** Deep Fried Camera, Adjustable Fried Filters, Image Warping Tools, Add Emojis and Text, Save and Store Memes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP1 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP2 | $2.99 | per month |
| VIP3 | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app
- 👍 No watermark
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Effective for making memes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Mandatory $30 yearly subscription
- 💰 Paywall blocks access to features
- 🐛 Crashes and doesn't work
- 🚫 Can only make a limited number of edits without paying
- 🚫 Entire app is locked behind subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription charges immediately instead of free trial
- Subscription doesn't work as advertised
- Constant crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- Add video editing and deep frying capabilities
- More customization options for text and effects
- Bring back free version with ads instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snapchat free?

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

### Is Deep Fried free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snapchat or Deep Fried?

Snapchat and Deep Fried are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.9M and 3.9K ratings respectively.

### Do Snapchat or Deep Fried have ads?

Snapchat shows ads; Deep Fried does not.

### Which is updated more often, Snapchat or Deep Fried?

Snapchat ships an update every 6 days, and Deep Fried every 2 months. Most recently, Snapchat was updated on September 26, 2026 and Deep Fried on August 23, 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.*