# theCHIVE vs Loudboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Loudboard at none against theCHIVE's 3. Loudboard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). theCHIVE's advantage is ratings volume (168K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. theCHIVE sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Loudboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

Loudboard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: theCHIVE has 168K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, Loudboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | theCHIVE | Loudboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (168K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudboard/id6758182567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **168K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 21.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 45 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chive Media Group, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/448999090) | [Inspectural LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871356818) |

## What reviewers say

### theCHIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thechive/id448999087)

Discover a daily stream of amusing photos and videos curated for lighthearted entertainment. This app offers a unique blend of humor, visually appealing content, and heartwarming stories, providing a happy escape from daily life without politics or news.

**Highlights:** Daily dose of amusing photos and videos, Mix of humor, hotness, and humanity, Happy escape content, No politics or snarky humor, No news, purely entertainment

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Support | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast content loading
- 👍 Great community and charity work
- 🚀 Smooth user experience (before recent updates)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Declining content quality and curation

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Redirects to App Store or other sites
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Reduce ads or offer ad-free option
- Improve app stability and performance
- Restore previous app functionality


### Loudboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loudboard/id6758182567)

Compete globally by screaming into your phone. Your scream's duration determines your score, with daily, weekly, and all-time leaderboards to track your progress. No account is required to start screaming and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Global leaderboards, Daily, weekly, and all-time rankings, No account required, Share scores with friends, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is theCHIVE free?

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

### Is Loudboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, theCHIVE or Loudboard?

Loudboard is rated higher. theCHIVE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 168K ratings, while Loudboard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do theCHIVE or Loudboard have ads?

Both theCHIVE and Loudboard show ads.

### Which is updated more often, theCHIVE or Loudboard?

theCHIVE ships an update every 4 weeks, and Loudboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, theCHIVE was updated on October 26, 2026 and Loudboard 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.*