# HeyWow vs Proxi

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyWow at none against Proxi's 1. Proxi's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Proxi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HeyWow asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HeyWow against 5.0 for Proxi. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, Proxi every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyWow | Proxi |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heywow/id6742408635/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxi-real-groups-organized/id6754613882/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WEBRANC IT SOLUTIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798224960) | [Christian Toouli](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749224251) |

## 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


### Proxi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxi-real-groups-organized/id6754613882)

This app provides a dedicated space for local groups to organize, communicate, and coordinate activities. It offers structured channels and threads to manage conversations and planning, moving away from chaotic group texts.

**Highlights:** Manage clubs and groups, Organize conversations into channels, Coordinate events and activities, Structured discussion with threads, Manage roles and permissions, Receive relevant notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 3 New Conversations | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyWow free?

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

### Is Proxi free?

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

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

HeyWow and Proxi are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do HeyWow or Proxi have ads?

HeyWow shows ads; Proxi does not.

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

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, and Proxi every 3 days. Most recently, HeyWow was updated on October 15, 2026 and Proxi on October 24, 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.*