# Finsta vs Hood Watcher

The clearest difference is update cadence: Finsta at monthly against Hood Watcher's every 6 months. Finsta also leads on chart position (#209 vs unranked). Hood Watcher's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Finsta sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month and Hood Watcher sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Finsta ships an update monthly, Hood Watcher every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Finsta | Hood Watcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (333 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finsta-chats-with-value/id6476054514/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **333** | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#209** | — |
| Size | 144 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Solutionize LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843618646) | [Peniela Finekaso](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872098251) |

## What reviewers say

### Finsta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/finsta-chats-with-value/id6476054514)

**Currently charting:** #209 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This social platform allows users to monetize their conversations by setting prices for messages, voice, and video calls. It aims to ensure meaningful interactions and prevent wasted time on superficial exchanges.

**Highlights:** Set prices for messages, Charge for voice calls, Charge for video calls, Create authentic connections, Profile setup, View other users

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Finsta Chat Member | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good for making money
- 💬 Great for connecting with people
- 🚀 Fast payouts
- 💖 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to log back in
- 🐛 Customer support non-existent
- 🐛 Horrible customer service
- 🐛 No clear timeline for payouts
- 🐛 No payout options

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log back in after account hacked
- No clear timeline or way to see payouts
- No payout options available
- Cannot talk to customer support
- Video call not charging callers, no payment received

**Requested features**

- Clearer timeline or way to see payouts
- Option to talk to a human for assistance
- Better customer support responsiveness
- Ability to delete account
- Option for male users to make money


### Hood Watcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hood-watcher/id6758304955)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Member Monthly | $1.00 | per month |
| Community Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Member Yearly | $5.99 | per year |
| Community Yearly | $24.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Finsta free?

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

### Is Hood Watcher free?

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

### Do Finsta or Hood Watcher have ads?

Neither Finsta nor Hood Watcher shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Finsta or Hood Watcher?

Finsta ships an update monthly, and Hood Watcher every 6 months. Most recently, Finsta was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hood Watcher 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.*