# eko vs HeyWow

The clearest difference is ads: eko at none against HeyWow's shown. eko also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HeyWow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for eko against 5.0 for HeyWow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: eko has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

eko ships an update fortnightly, HeyWow every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | eko | HeyWow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko/id6470772031/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 31 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Christian Knab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670523489) | [WEBRANC IT SOLUTIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798224960) |

## What reviewers say

### eko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eko/id6470772031)

Connect with loved ones through fun and creative posts, private groups, and instant feedback polls. Share content freely without algorithmic interference, fostering genuine connections.

**Highlights:** Create private groups, Send GIFs and add captions, Create polls for feedback, Share posts and profiles, No algorithmic feeds, Customizable posts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HeyWow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635)

A social media platform for creative expression and meaningful connections. Share photos, videos, and text posts, customize your profile, and join interest-based communities. Discover trending topics and engage with others through live streams and events.

**Highlights:** Creative content sharing (photos, videos, text), Profile customization, Interest-based groups and communities, Live streams and in-app events, Moments (disappearing content), Interactive polls and instant messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is eko free?

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

### Is HeyWow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, eko or HeyWow?

eko and HeyWow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do eko or HeyWow have ads?

HeyWow shows ads; eko does not.

### Which is updated more often, eko or HeyWow?

eko ships an update fortnightly, and HeyWow every 2 days. Most recently, eko was updated on June 1, 2026 and HeyWow on September 10, 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.*