# Sideye vs Anonymous Friend

The clearest difference is rating: Sideye at 5.0 against Anonymous Friend's 2.2. Anonymous Friend's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sideye sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Anonymous Friend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sideye holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively.

Sideye ships an update weekly, Anonymous Friend every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sideye | Anonymous Friend |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideye-chat-now/id6741313802/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sideye Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793709689) | [Anonymous Friend LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1849380937) |

## What reviewers say

### Sideye

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sideye-chat-now/id6741313802)

An anonymous messaging app for students to share secrets and confessions. Features AI moderation to filter out negativity, allowing for honest conversations and discovering what friends really think. Offers a daily 'reveal' to uncover identities.

**Highlights:** Anonymous group chats, Daily identity reveal, Prompts and confessions, AI moderation, Notifications for mentions, Secret sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sideye God Mode \| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sideye God Mode \| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Sideye God Mode \| Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


### Anonymous Friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anonymous-friend/id6754637144)

Connect with others in a private, respectful space for genuine conversations without sharing personal details. Control your interactions and choose who you talk to, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience.

**Highlights:** Anonymous one-on-one conversations, Private communication space, User control over interactions, Reporting and blocking tools, Active moderation, Community rating system

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Half-Year Subscription | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $159.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sideye free?

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

### Is Anonymous Friend free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sideye or Anonymous Friend?

Sideye is rated higher. Sideye averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Anonymous Friend averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Sideye or Anonymous Friend have ads?

Neither Sideye nor Anonymous Friend shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sideye or Anonymous Friend?

Sideye ships an update weekly, and Anonymous Friend every 9 days. Most recently, Sideye was updated on October 24, 2026 and Anonymous Friend on October 25, 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.*