# Wable vs Smile

The clearest difference is rating: Smile at 5.0 against Wable's 2.3. Smile also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Wable's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wable sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Smile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wable has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Wable ships an update every 2 months, Smile every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wable | Smile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wable/id6471232366/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-things-are-looking-up/id6775656620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 100 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wable pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714938681) | [Notice Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775656622) |

## What reviewers say

### Wable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wable/id6471232366)

A social networking app designed for neurodivergent individuals to build meaningful connections. It offers tools for finding friends, romantic partners, neuroinclusive workplaces, and support resources.

**Highlights:** Interest-based matching, Neuroinclusive workplace and venue finder, Job board for neuroinclusive employers, Conversation starter wheel, Selfie verification for safety, Support resources

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to Premium | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Great for making friends
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🙏 Inclusive for neurodivergent people
- 💞 Helps find love and connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- ❌ Unable to delete account
- 🚫 No profiles in some areas
- 📷 Selfie verification doesn't work
- 🔍 Limited profile information

**Reported bugs**

- Login and subscription issues
- Profiles not loading correctly
- Verification process problems

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved location-based matching
- Better video and media support
- Clearer distinction between dating and friendship modes


### Smile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smile-things-are-looking-up/id6775656620)

This app encourages brief, positive interactions by alerting users when others nearby are also using the app. It prompts users to look up, make eye contact, and share a smile, fostering serendipitous moments of connection without chat or expectations.

**Highlights:** Proximity alerts for nearby users, Encourages looking up and smiling, Facilitates brief, positive connections, No chat or swiping required, Privacy protection for user identity, Mute, block, and report features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Warm | $3.00 | one-time |
| Radiant | $7.00 | one-time |
| Beaming | $11.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wable free?

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

### Is Smile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wable or Smile?

Smile is rated higher. Wable averages 2.3 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Smile averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Wable or Smile have ads?

Neither Wable nor Smile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wable or Smile?

Wable ships an update every 2 months, and Smile every 9 days. Most recently, Wable was updated on October 27, 2026 and Smile on October 12, 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.*
