Comparison

Glow vs Hey Dad!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Glow

Features
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What would you ask for if you knew no one would judge you? That's the question Glow was built around. Most dating apps want you to play it safe. Small talk. Safe photos. The same five questions everyone asks. Glow goes the other way - it asks what you really want, and then helps you find it. Maybe you want to explore a side of yourself you've kept hidden. Maybe you have a specific taste, a specific dynamic, a specific kind of connection in mind - the kind other apps pretend their users don't want. Maybe you already know exactly what you're into, and you're tired of pretending otherwise just to match with someone. Whatever it is - say it here, and meet people who want the same. Glow is also the first dating app truly built for the LGBTQ+ community. Not adapted. Not added later. Your identity, your pronouns, the way you love and connect - they shape the app, not the other way around. You define yourself on your own terms, with the words that actually fit you. We knew exactly what was wrong with the other apps. We fixed all of it. Why people stay on Glow: Preferences - You decide what matters most, what matters a little, and what doesn't matter at all. Filters - more options than any app before, filter for literally anything Communities and events where you meet your kind of people Private photos - shared only when you both agree Face verification keeps fake profiles out Full control over who sees you and what they see GDPR compliant - your data is yours, never sold Be honest. Be curious. Be brave. Download Glow.

About

Hey Dad!

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Welcome to Hey Dad! A supportive community built for dads at every stageβ€”from expecting to seasoned fatherhood. Connect with dads like you - Join groups by interests and dad stage - Meet local dads through meetups - Message other dads 1:1 for advice and friendship Share and learn - Post wins, questions, and real-life moments - Discover tips and support from the community Hey Dad+ (optional subscription) - Upgrade to Hey Dad+ to unlock premium features and get the most out of the app. Subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy & Support We’re committed to keeping Hey Dad! safe and respectful. If you have feedback or need help, contact us anytime. Privacy Policy: https://theheydadapp.com/privacy.html Support: https://theheydadapp.com/support.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Glow4 screens
Hey Dad!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hey Dad! at none against Glow's shown. Hey Dad! also leads on update cadence (daily vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Glow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Hey Dad! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glow ships an update monthly, Hey Dad! daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Glow versus Hey Dad!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlowHey Dad!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size88 MB40 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFlexboxMalachi Patrick

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Glow

Subscriptions1
  • Plus$3.991 Month
One-time2
  • Superlike x5$0.99
  • Early bird$44.99
2 purchases

Hey Dad!

Subscriptions2
  • Hey Dad+ Member$4.991 Month
  • Hey Dad+ Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Glow free?
Glow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hey Dad! free?
Hey Dad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glow or Hey Dad! have ads?
Glow shows ads; Hey Dad! does not.
Which is updated more often, Glow or Hey Dad!?
Glow ships an update monthly, and Hey Dad! daily. Most recently, Glow was updated on November 8, 2026 and Hey Dad! on November 9, 2026.

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