# Olive vs YappingApp

The clearest difference is rating: YappingApp at 4.0 against Olive's 3.1. YappingApp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Olive's advantage is ratings volume (147 vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Olive sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. YappingApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

YappingApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Olive has 147 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Olive's written reviews are positive against 67% of YappingApp's.

Olive ships an update every 2 weeks, YappingApp monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Olive | YappingApp |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (147 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olive-dating-friends-events/id6736632251/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yappingapp/id6752273157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **147** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.3% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 87 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Olive dating LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1772766324) | [Lo Alazzawi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838601216) |

## What reviewers say

### Olive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/olive-dating-friends-events/id6736632251)

This community platform connects people through friendships, dating, and local events, with a focus on Middle Eastern, North African, and neighboring cultures. It offers group chats and a verified community for authentic connections.

**Highlights:** Make friends, Dating, Community events, Group chats, Verified community

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Olive Plus | $34.99 | per month |
| Olive Black | $59.99 | per month |
| Olive Plus – 3 Months | $78.99 | per 3 months |
| Olive Black – 3 Months | $134.99 | per 3 months |
| Olive Black – 6 Months | $179.99 | per 6 months |
| Supercomment | $4.99 | one-time |
| SuperComment | $19.99 | one-time |
| Boost Profile | $19.99 | one-time |
| SuperComment | $39.99 | one-time |
| Boost Profile - 7d | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for meeting people with shared cultural connections
- 👍 Straightforward and fun to use
- 👍 Offers a variety of features to help find real connections
- 👍 Well-designed app with great graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with signing up and accessing the app
- 🐛 Accounts being put on a waitlist without explanation

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't let users sign up or access the app
- Issues with account creation and password reset

**Requested features**

- More Middle Eastern apps needed
- Ability to delete account or access without inviting friends


### YappingApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yappingapp/id6752273157)

Engage in open-ended conversations on a platform designed for spontaneous sharing. Discuss anything from big ideas to daily thoughts without strict topics or rules. Connect with others globally and discover diverse discussions.

**Highlights:** Open-ended conversation platform, Share any topic, Connect with global users, Discover diverse discussions, Voice-driven sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Olive free?

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

### Is YappingApp free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Olive or YappingApp?

YappingApp is rated higher. Olive averages 3.1 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while YappingApp averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Olive or YappingApp have ads?

Olive shows ads; YappingApp does not.

### Which is updated more often, Olive or YappingApp?

Olive ships an update every 2 weeks, and YappingApp monthly. Most recently, Olive was updated on November 4, 2026 and YappingApp on October 30, 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.*