# Hello vs AfterDark Society

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello at none against AfterDark Society's 10. AfterDark Society's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AfterDark Society sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Hello asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello | AfterDark Society |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterdark-society/id6753719019/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cabonline](https://appshunter.io/developer/494957040) | [AfterDark Society, llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843803561) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-col/id6502699702)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### AfterDark Society

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterdark-society/id6753719019)

Connect with people through shared interests, local events, and communities. Discover nearby activities, join groups, and chat with verified members in a secure environment. Organize events and stay engaged with your community.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Join interest-based groups, Connect with verified members, Real-time messaging, Event hosting tools, Advanced privacy controls

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Afterglow Essential Woman Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Afterglow Essential Couple Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Afterglow Essential Man Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| AfterHours Premium Man Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Infinity Monthly | $27.99 | per month |
| Afterglow Essential Woman Annual | $74.99 | per year |
| Afterglow Essential Couple Annual | $104.99 | per year |
| Afterglow Essential Man Annual | $137.99 | per year |
| AfterHours Premium Couple Annual | $169.99 | per year |
| AfterHours Premium Man Annual | $204.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello free?

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

### Is AfterDark Society free?

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

### Do Hello or AfterDark Society have ads?

Neither Hello nor AfterDark Society shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello or AfterDark Society?

Hello ships an update fortnightly, and AfterDark Society fortnightly. Most recently, Hello was updated on November 4, 2026 and AfterDark Society on November 5, 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.*