# Kickstarter vs Speakap

The clearest difference is ads: Speakap at none against Kickstarter's shown. Speakap also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Kickstarter's advantage is ratings volume (60K vs 14) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speakap holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kickstarter has 60K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 32% and 33% positive.

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, Speakap fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kickstarter | Speakap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (60K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakap/id713925262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 129 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.5** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kickstarter, PBC](https://appshunter.io/developer/596961535) | [Speakap B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/522039800) |

## What reviewers say

### Kickstarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickstarter-projects-you-love/id596961532)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Explore and support innovative projects across various creative fields. Discover groundbreaking ideas in games, technology, art, and more. Pledge to projects that inspire you and stay updated on their progress.

**Highlights:** Discover creative projects globally, Pledge to projects, Receive project updates, Track backings, Join a global creative community

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Handy tracker for backed projects
- 👍 Great app and great service
- 🚀 Bypass the traditional economy!
- 👍 Very nice
- 👍 Excellent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Works well enough unless you support a lot of projects
- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🔒 Scammers Paradise
- 🔒 Don't fall into the trap
- 🔒 platform setup to scam you

**Reported bugs**

- Explore tab broken in latest update
- Notifications not working correctly
- Activity feed not updating
- Issues with submitting surveys through the app
- Clunky UI, especially when updating pledges

**Requested features**

- Allow filtering backed projects by status (received, active, closed)
- Ability to follow creators directly in the app
- Improve comments section (threading, search, etc.)
- Add an archive/delete function for completed/cancelled projects
- Introduce a read/unread project status


### Speakap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakap/id713925262)

This app streamlines workplace communication and collaboration for frontline teams. It offers a centralized feed for company news, instant messaging, and easy access to important documents and schedules, fostering a more connected and efficient work environment.

**Highlights:** Company news feed, 1-1 and group chat, Update sharing, Colleague recognition, Document and schedule access, Tool integrations, Read receipts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kickstarter free?

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

### Is Speakap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kickstarter or Speakap?

Speakap is rated higher. Kickstarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 60K ratings, while Speakap averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do Kickstarter or Speakap have ads?

Kickstarter shows ads; Speakap does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kickstarter or Speakap?

Kickstarter ships an update every 4 weeks, and Speakap fortnightly. Most recently, Kickstarter was updated on November 10, 2026 and Speakap on November 1, 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.*