# Schools App vs Yik Yak

The clearest difference is rating: Yik Yak at 3.9 against Schools App's 1.9. Yik Yak also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (52K vs 210). Schools App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yik Yak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Schools App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yik Yak holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yik Yak has 52K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Schools App's written reviews are positive against 25% of Yik Yak's.

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, Yik Yak weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Schools App | Yik Yak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755/reviews) | **[3.9 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 210 | **52K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **25.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#29** |
| Size | 63 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TargetX.Com LLC Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1144175087) | [Yik Yak, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573043818) |

## What reviewers say

### Schools App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schools-app/id495845755)

Connect with fellow students at your college or university before and during your academic journey. Discover new friends, join study groups, and stay informed about important campus announcements.

**Highlights:** Student Directory, Activity Feed, Study Group Finder, Group Messaging, Private Messaging, Roommate Finder, Announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for meeting people
- 👍 Good for networking
- 👍 Connects with school staff
- 👍 Potential for meeting roommates

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Requires Facebook login
- ❌ Login errors persist
- ❌ App is broken/unusable
- ❌ No other login options
- ❌ Internet connection issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login errors (User not allowed, app in development)
- Facebook login not working
- App freezes or crashes
- Help page submit button not working
- Account inactive errors

**Requested features**

- Add alternative login options (email, Twitter, Insta, Google)
- Fix login errors and 'app not setup' issues
- Improve notification reliability
- Add a block/mute feature
- Allow profile access from messages


### Yik Yak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yik-yak/id1573043816)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with local communities anonymously. Share thoughts, jokes, and memes, and engage in direct messages. Express yourself authentically without revealing your identity.

**Highlights:** Anonymous posting, Local community connection, Meme creation, Joke sharing, Direct messaging, Authentic self-expression

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly (Early Bird) | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $6.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and engaging app
- 🤝 Sense of community and connection
- 💡 Unique concept of anonymous local discussions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🤖 Inconsistent and overly strict moderation
- 💬 Rampant bullying, harassment, and toxic behavior
- 🔒 Lack of user safety and accountability

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to delete own posts
- Inconsistent application of content filters
- Notifications not linking to correct posts

**Requested features**

- Ability to mute or filter specific keywords or users
- Improved notification system and post history tracking
- Expansion of location radius beyond college campuses
- Addition of user profiles and photo/link sharing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Schools App free?

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

### Is Yik Yak free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Schools App or Yik Yak?

Yik Yak is rated higher. Schools App averages 1.9 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Yik Yak averages 3.9 from 52K ratings.

### Do Schools App or Yik Yak have ads?

Yik Yak shows ads; Schools App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Schools App or Yik Yak?

Schools App ships an update every 2 months, and Yik Yak weekly. Most recently, Schools App was updated on October 22, 2026 and Yik Yak on October 31, 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.*