Comparison

Wafflr vs pepl

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wafflr

This app encourages genuine connection by having users share short, weekly video updates with private groups. It focuses on authentic moments without public feeds, ads, or endless scrolling, making it ideal for maintaining close friendships.

Highlights
  • Private group video updates
  • Weekly 2-minute video sharing
  • Add supplementary photos
  • React and comment on updates
  • No public feed
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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A Weekly Habit for Real Friendships Wafflr helps you stay truly close with your inner circle through authentic 2-minute video updates—once a week, no endless scrolling. HOW WAFFLR WORKS - Create private groups (“Stacks”) with your closest friends - Record and share a quick weekly video (“Waffle”) —just 2 minutes - Add up to 5 supplementary photos (“Toppings”) to accompany your waffle - React and comment on friends’ updates on your own schedule WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT - No Public Feed: Share only with people who matter. No pressure to perform. - No ads: We’re not here to make money off of you - Stay Present: Catch up on everyone’s updates without getting sucked into a doomscroll - Zero Filters: No editing, no pressured poses—just genuine moments FOR ALL KINDS OF GROUPS - College friends keeping in touch across campuses - Long-distance families wanting to see everyday moments - Busy professionals who struggle to keep up with their friendships JOIN WAFFLR Turn distance into closeness by making “weekly waffles” your new routine. Download Wafflr and see how just 2 minutes can keep friends closer than ever. Because true friendship is worth more than a scroll.

About

pepl

This social networking app facilitates real-life meetups by connecting users with high compatibility scores who are nearby. It focuses on in-person interactions rather than endless online scrolling, with a strong emphasis on user safety and privacy.

Highlights
  • Proximity-based matchmaking
  • Real-life meetup focus
  • Compatibility score system
  • Verified profiles
  • In-app reporting and blocking
  • Mutual opt-in for connections
Features
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We believe technology should create human connections, not replace it. So pepl stays out of your way: no feeds, no swiping, no endless scrolling. You talk, pepl listens. It gets to know you the way a friend would, then introduces you to people worth meeting. HOW IT WORKS 1. Say hello Talk to pepl by voice or text. A few real conversations teach it who you are and who you would genuinely connect with. No performance, no swiping. 2. See your campus, live The map shows lively spots around you. Drop an anonymous pin when you are out and join them. Your location stays anonymous and is never shared with other users. 3. Meet your people When pepl finds someone worth meeting, it introduces you both. Chat if you want, then meet in person. SAFETY • Verified profiles, no anonymous accounts • Report any profile or conversation in two taps • Block any user at any time with one tap • Human and automated moderation with responses within 24 hours • Support at ask@pepl.live • Mutual opt in before any conversation can begin PRIVACY • You control everything on your profile • Your location stays anonymous and is never tracked • Your data is never sold to third parties • Full transparency in our Privacy Policy at pepl.live GUIDELINES • pepl is rated 18+ in line with Apple guidelines for social networking apps. • pepl is opening campus by campus and is invite based during rollout. We are live at Duke. If a friend is on pepl, ask them for an invite. Ready to meet your people?

Screenshots

Wafflr4 screens
pepl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Wafflr at 44 against pepl's 1. Wafflr also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks). pepl's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Wafflr against 5.0 for pepl. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wafflr has 44 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wafflr ships an update every 8 days, pepl every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wafflr versus pepl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWafflrpepl
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (44 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews97.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings44 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.414.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB54 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperArne NooriDIVYANSH NAYAN

Customer experience

Wafflr

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%

pepl

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wafflr

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unable to add more than 3 stacks on free version

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ability to upload multiple clips per week
  • Improve premium subscription visibility and options

pepl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wafflr

No in-app purchases

None

pepl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wafflr free?
Wafflr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is pepl free?
pepl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wafflr or pepl?
pepl is rated higher. Wafflr averages 4.9 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while pepl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Wafflr or pepl have ads?
Neither Wafflr nor pepl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wafflr or pepl?
Wafflr ships an update every 8 days, and pepl every 4 weeks. Most recently, Wafflr was updated on November 4, 2026 and pepl on October 31, 2026.

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