# *beep* vs GRLSWIRL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GRLSWIRL at none against *beep*'s 2. GRLSWIRL also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). *beep*'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. *beep* sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GRLSWIRL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for *beep* against 5.0 for GRLSWIRL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GRLSWIRL has 53 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

*beep* ships an update every 5 days, GRLSWIRL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *beep* | GRLSWIRL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep/id6743324418/reviews) | [5.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grlswirl/id6747403797/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 183 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [What the Beep LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802231721) | [grlswirl llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821247566) |

## What reviewers say

### *beep*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beep/id6743324418)

Record and send voice messages with friends, enhanced by customizable skins and charms. Save your favorite audio greetings with unlimited storage. Connect and share your voice in a fun, new way.

**Highlights:** Record and send voice messages, Customizable profile with skins and charms, Unlimited storage for saved messages, Receive and claim profile invites, Aesthetic voice message creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $44.99 | per year |


### GRLSWIRL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grlswirl/id6747403797)

Connect with a global community of skaters, discover local meetups, and find new skate spots. Learn new skills with tutorials and stay updated on community events and announcements. This app is your digital hub for building confidence and style on a board.

**Highlights:** Connect with skaters worldwide, Learn new skills and tutorials, Find events and skate spots, Join community chat, Get updates on drops and announcements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is *beep* free?

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

### Is GRLSWIRL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, *beep* or GRLSWIRL?

*beep* and GRLSWIRL are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 53 ratings respectively.

### Do *beep* or GRLSWIRL have ads?

Neither *beep* nor GRLSWIRL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, *beep* or GRLSWIRL?

*beep* ships an update every 5 days, and GRLSWIRL every 2 months. Most recently, *beep* was updated on June 1, 2026 and GRLSWIRL on September 22, 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.*