# Post1 vs HeyWow

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyWow at none against Post1's 10. HeyWow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Post1's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Post1 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. HeyWow asks for nothing beyond the download.

HeyWow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Post1 | HeyWow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post1/id6740132825/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 18 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Francis Black](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785981051) | [WEBRANC IT SOLUTIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798224960) |

## What reviewers say

### Post1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/post1/id6740132825)

Discover and share content visually on a global map. Pin your thoughts, ideas, or media directly to locations worldwide. Connect with others through a unique, location-based social experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map interface, Location-based content posting, Visual discovery of posts, User-generated content sharing, Unique social networking experience

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $5.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $6.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shine | $8.99 | one-time |


### HeyWow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635)

A social media platform for creative expression and meaningful connections. Share photos, videos, and text posts, customize your profile, and join interest-based communities. Discover trending topics and engage with others through live streams and events.

**Highlights:** Creative content sharing (photos, videos, text), Profile customization, Interest-based groups and communities, Live streams and in-app events, Moments (disappearing content), Interactive polls and instant messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Post1 free?

Post1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeyWow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Post1 or HeyWow?

HeyWow is rated higher. Post1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HeyWow averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Post1 or HeyWow have ads?

HeyWow shows ads; Post1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Post1 or HeyWow?

Post1 ships an update every 2 days, and HeyWow every 2 days. Most recently, Post1 was updated on November 4, 2026 and HeyWow 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.*