# HeyWow vs Here Social

The clearest difference is ads: Here Social at none against HeyWow's shown. Here Social also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). HeyWow's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeyWow against 5.0 for Here Social. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, Here Social every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyWow | Here Social |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-social/id6751142923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WEBRANC IT SOLUTIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798224960) | [Brandon Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822278294) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Here Social

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-social/id6751142923)

This app facilitates genuine, in-person connections by focusing on shared experiences and community building. It helps users discover and meet people nearby who share similar interests or life stages, encouraging real-world interactions over digital ones.

**Highlights:** Location-based networking, Build authentic connections, Focus on shared experiences, Privacy-first design, Meet people nearby, Community building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyWow free?

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

### Is Here Social free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HeyWow or Here Social?

HeyWow and Here Social are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do HeyWow or Here Social have ads?

HeyWow shows ads; Here Social does not.

### Which is updated more often, HeyWow or Here Social?

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, and Here Social every 2 weeks. Most recently, HeyWow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Here Social 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.*