# HeyWow vs Equal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HeyWow at none against Equal's 10. HeyWow also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). Equal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Equal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. 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 Equal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, Equal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HeyWow | Equal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/equal-no-follower-counts/id6759646771/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WEBRANC IT SOLUTIONS (OPC) PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798224960) | [EQUAL SYSTEMS STUDIO (PTY) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880027117) |

## 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


### Equal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/equal-no-follower-counts/id6759646771)

This social platform is designed for creators, removing follower counts to ensure content-based visibility. It offers instant monetization, diverse post formats like audio and video notes, and free AI photo generation. Users can customize their experience and connect authentically.

**Highlights:** Instant monetization, No follower counts, Voice & video notes in comments, Audio posts, Free AI photo generation, Modular experience, Global accessibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Verified check Mark | $6.99 | per month |
| Gold Verified Check Mark | $44.99 | per month |
| Verified Check Mark | $69.99 | per year |
| Gold Check Mark | $399.99 | per year |
| 70 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3500 Coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| 7000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HeyWow free?

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

### Is Equal free?

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

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

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

### Do HeyWow or Equal have ads?

HeyWow shows ads; Equal does not.

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

HeyWow ships an update every 2 days, and Equal every 8 days. Most recently, HeyWow was updated on October 15, 2026 and Equal on October 28, 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.*