Probably Smut vs Along the Waves
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Probably Smut
Connect with fellow romance book enthusiasts in a vibrant community. Discuss your favorite smutty reads, engage with authors, and build friendships through various chat rooms and forums. Personalize your experience to focus on the content you love.
- Smutty romance book discussions
- Author chats and Q&As
- Bookish and non-bookish chat rooms
- Community building and friend-making
- Leaderboard and engagement points
- Personalized feed and notifications
Read full descriptionHide full description
Welcome to Probably Smut, a smutty romance book club community like no other, where book lovers unite to connect, discuss, and indulge in their passion for all things smut. This is a highly inclusive community that believes in reading whatever you want–whether you're obsessed with stalker MMCs, swooning over shadow daddies, or just looking for a 10/10 love story, Probably Smut is the community for you! Join us for a unique experience that goes beyond just reading. Engage in author chats, make friends with fellow readers in bookish and non-bookish chat rooms, earn engagement points and climb the leaderboard by posting and commenting, and dive into forums where you can post content, share recommendations, and explore all things bookish. Chat Rooms At Probably Smut, we know that life is about more than just books! That’s why our app features bookish and non-bookish chat rooms where you can engage with friends and fellow members about all kinds of topics. Whether you're discussing the latest Probably Smut book of the month pick, debating the best fictional couple, or chatting about TV shows, movies, hobbies, and personal interests, there’s a room for every kind of conversation. Fan art, ARC sign-ups, audiobooks, advice & venting, and currently reading are just some of the different spaces you can engage in. Author Chats Join us for a live stream with our featured authors where you can get to know them and learn more about their books. Readers can submit questions, engage in the discussion and partake in our group pictures! Friends & Community Building Probably Smut is all about building meaningful connections within the bookish community. Whether you’re swapping recommendations, planning local meet-ups, or just looking for someone to chat with, you’ll always have a group of friends by your side. Personalize Your Experience At Probably Smut, we believe that everyone’s smut journey is unique, and you are able to customize the app to get exactly what you’re looking for out of the community. This means you can join or leave any room, turn on the notifications you want, and personalize your feed to show you only the content you want to see.
Along the Waves
Connect with other mothers in a supportive community designed to combat isolation. Share your experiences, celebrate milestones, and find encouragement through shared moments and personalized groups. This app offers tools for emotional well-being and fosters meaningful connections throughout your parenting journey.
- Mood Check-Ins
- Glimmers (moment capture)
- Love Notes (encouragement)
- Micro-Groups (stage-based matching)
- Mindful Moments (meditations)
Read full descriptionHide full description
Motherhood was never meant to be done alone. Along the Waves is your emotional network for motherhood, designed to provide connection that feels meaningful, not overwhelming. Whether you’re navigating sleepless nights, celebrating first steps, or adjusting to an empty nest, this community gives you the space to connect, share, and feel seen. Features include: * Mood Check-Ins: Quickly share how you’re feeling and see you’re not alone. Glimmers: Capture and celebrate the little moments that make it all worth it. * Love Notes: Send encouragement to another mom who might need it today. * Micro-Groups: Be matched with moms in a similar stage for real, judgment-free connection. * Mindful Moments: Short meditations and reminders to help you reset, breathe, and keep going. From trying to conceive to the teenage years and beyond, Along the Waves reminds you: you already belong. Join us and ride the waves of motherhood together. All-access subscriptions available in monthly and annual terms Price: Displayed in-app according to local currency Privacy Policy: http://alongthewaves.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Probably Smut at none against Along the Waves's 2. Probably Smut also leads on ratings volume (292 vs 89). Along the Waves's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Along the Waves sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Probably Smut asks for nothing beyond the download.
Probably Smut holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 292 and 89 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Probably Smut's written reviews are positive against 97% of Along the Waves's.
Probably Smut ships an update every 5 months, Along the Waves every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Probably Smut | Along the Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (292 ratings) — better | 4.8 (89 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 96.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 292 — better | 89 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Probably Smut LLC | Along the Waves LLC |
Customer experience
Probably Smut
Along the Waves
In-app purchases
Probably Smut
No in-app purchases
Along the Waves
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$76.991 Year
Questions
Is Probably Smut free?
Is Along the Waves free?
Which has better reviews, Probably Smut or Along the Waves?
Do Probably Smut or Along the Waves have ads?
Which is updated more often, Probably Smut or Along the Waves?
Other comparisons















