# Drip vs Sugar

The clearest difference is rating: Drip at 4.6 against Sugar's 2.4. Drip also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 32%) and ratings volume (296 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads 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.

Drip holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drip has 296 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Drip's written reviews are positive against 32% of Sugar's.

Drip ships an update every 4 days, Sugar every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drip | Sugar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (296 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drip-your-disposable-camera/id6456486261/reviews)** | [2.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-chat-beyond-the-bubble/id6470037899/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **296** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 31.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 180 MB | 262 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Relentless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700480339) | [amo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687141253) |

## What reviewers say

### Drip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drip-your-disposable-camera/id6456486261)

This app functions as a social disposable camera, allowing you to share authentic memories with friends. Photos are kept private until Sunday, when everyone's weekly snaps are revealed for viewing, liking, and commenting.

**Highlights:** Social disposable camera, Share authentic memories, Weekly photo reveals, Private photo vault, Like and comment on photos, Free reveals through sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun with friends
- 👍 Safe social environment
- 👍 Different form of social media
- 👍 Doesn't drain time
- 👍 Collects experiences

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't log in/sign up
- 🐛 Stuck on loading screen
- 🐛 No connection error
- 🐛 Won't unlock without friends
- 🐛 Scammy, annoying hoops

**Reported bugs**

- Internet connection error
- App stuck on loading screen
- Camera not working (back camera)
- Contacts switch not working
- Cannot proceed after inviting friends

**Requested features**

- Fix login/signup internet error
- Fix app stuck on loading screen
- Fix camera bug
- Fix contacts switch bug
- Allow Samsung devices


### Sugar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugar-chat-beyond-the-bubble/id6470037899)

Express yourself beyond standard chat bubbles. This app lets you draw, add text, images, GIFs, and videos anywhere on an unlimited canvas, transforming conversations into a creative art form.

**Highlights:** Unlimited canvas for messages, Draw directly on messages, Add text, images, GIFs, and videos, Customizable text styles, Conversations as art

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Innovative concept
- 👍 Fun and refreshing social experience
- 💡 Unique way to interact with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Forced access to contacts
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤔 Unclear value proposition
- 😕 Frustrating onboarding process

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Crashes and freezes
- Disappearing content
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Add ability to delete content
- Improve navigation and UI
- Expand customization options
- Allow sign-up without inviting friends


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drip free?

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

### Is Sugar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Drip or Sugar?

Drip is rated higher. Drip averages 4.6 out of 5 from 296 ratings, while Sugar averages 2.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Drip or Sugar have ads?

Neither Drip nor Sugar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drip or Sugar?

Drip ships an update every 4 days, and Sugar every 2 days. Most recently, Drip was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sugar on September 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.*