# Funplay chat vs Yalla Jackaroo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yalla Jackaroo at 86% against Funplay chat's 56%. Yalla Jackaroo also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and device support (3 vs 1). Funplay chat's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Funplay chat sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and Yalla Jackaroo sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Yalla Jackaroo holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 168 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Funplay chat's written reviews are positive against 86% of Yalla Jackaroo's.

Funplay chat ships an update every 4 days, Yalla Jackaroo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Funplay chat | Yalla Jackaroo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplay-chat/id6476964706/reviews) | **[4.6 (168 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yalla-jackaroo-classic/id6737796366/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **168** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 337 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [WENEXT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609428770) | [Yalla Technology FZ-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1444567250) |

## What reviewers say

### Funplay chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplay-chat/id6476964706)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Board (US App Store)

This is a free Ludo game with a voice chat feature, allowing players to connect with friends online or offline. It offers various game modes, including classic, quick, and team-based play, along with interactive emojis and dedicated voice chat rooms for discussion.

**Highlights:** Play Ludo online or offline, Real-time voice chat, Multiple Ludo game modes, Play with friends and family, Team up for 2v2 matches, Interactive emojis

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emoji-angry | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emoji-fight | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 200000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 50000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Advanced welfare gift | $3.99 | one-time |
| Season Trophy Gift Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 1000000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 250000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leader Renew | $8.49 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 2000000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 500000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Leader | $9.99 | one-time |
| Season Gift Pack: All Rewards | $12.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamonds 4000000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vip2-Minister(14days)-Renew | $25.49 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 10000000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2500000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Blue Diamond 20000000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Vip4-Noble(14 days) | $119.99 | one-time |


### Yalla Jackaroo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yalla-jackaroo-classic/id6737796366)

Experience the original Jackaroo game with real-time voice chat and interactive emojis. Compete in multiple game modes, earn rewards, and climb leaderboards. Team up with friends or play with global players in this visually stunning and beginner-friendly app.

**Highlights:** Real-time voice chat, Multiple game modes, Daily and in-game rewards, Glory rankings and honors, Beginner-friendly tutorials, Live matching with global players, Social play with private rooms

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| Coins 33K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 400 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 130K | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 1800 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 670K | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 5000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2.7M | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 16K | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 7.7M | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins 17M | $59.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 53.7K | $99.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds 217K | $399.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Funplay chat free?

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

### Is Yalla Jackaroo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Funplay chat or Yalla Jackaroo?

Yalla Jackaroo is rated higher. Funplay chat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Yalla Jackaroo averages 4.6 from 168 ratings.

### Do Funplay chat or Yalla Jackaroo have ads?

Neither Funplay chat nor Yalla Jackaroo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Funplay chat or Yalla Jackaroo?

Funplay chat ships an update every 4 days, and Yalla Jackaroo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Funplay chat was updated on September 23, 2026 and Yalla Jackaroo on September 25, 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.*