# Yay vs 9PM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Yay at 100% against 9PM's 50%. Yay also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). 9PM's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yay sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and 9PM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

9PM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Yay has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Yay's written reviews are positive against 50% of 9PM's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Yay ships an update weekly, 9PM every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yay | 9PM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-ai-camera/id6744064367/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Killbridge Ventures](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456413175) | [9PM Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798402763) |

## What reviewers say

### Yay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-ai-camera/id6744064367)

Easily transform your photos with a variety of creative AI filters. Apply whimsical animations, caricatures, vintage styles, or comic book effects with a single tap. Perfect for social media or just having fun with your pictures.

**Highlights:** AI-powered photo transformations, Animated scenes, Caricature effects, Vintage photo styles, Comic book filters, Printable coloring pages, New styles added regularly

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yay Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Yay Pro Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| 25 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $12.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $59.99 | one-time |


### 9PM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/9pm-visual-diary/id6798402761)

This app allows users to share daily photo and video dumps with trusted friends and family. Posts are automatically published at 9 PM, revealing everyone's day. It offers a private space for creative expression without pressure from strangers.

**Highlights:** Daily photo and video posting, Automatic 9 PM posting, Private social network, Trusted contact sharing, Visual life diary, React, reply, and share

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9PM Membership Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 9PM Membership Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Claim a Username | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 3-Letter Username | $49.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 2-Letter Username | $499.99 | one-time |
| Claim a 1-Letter Username | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yay free?

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

### Is 9PM free?

9PM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Yay or 9PM?

9PM is rated higher. Yay averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while 9PM averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Yay or 9PM have ads?

Neither Yay nor 9PM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yay or 9PM?

Yay ships an update weekly, and 9PM every 6 days. Most recently, Yay was updated on October 30, 2026 and 9PM on October 29, 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.*