AniMates vs HeyWallo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AniMates
Connect with fellow anime enthusiasts through local meetups and events. Discover or create gatherings, from casual hangouts to convention groups, and build your community. Earn points to unlock exclusive features and expand your network.
- Discover local anime meetups
- Create custom events
- Connect with fans
- Join convention groups
- Earn Power Level points
- Unlock exclusive features
Read full descriptionHide full description
AniMates is a community for anime fans to meet, connect, and share real-world experiences. Discover local meetups, create your own events, and connect with people who share your interests from casual coffee hangouts to anime movie nights and convention groups. Whether you're heading to a comic con, exploring a new city, or just looking to meet fellow fans, AniMates makes it easy to turn shared interests into real connections. Discover & Join Events Find anime-inspired meetups happening near you: - Coffee meetups, group hangouts, and watch parties - Convention groups and local anime events - Casual outings with people who share your interests Create Your Own Meetups Host events your way: - Plan small hangouts or large group meetups - Set preferences for who can join - Build your own community around your favorite anime Build Your Community Connect with others through shared experiences: - Meet new people at events - Stay connected with those you meet - Grow your network within the anime community Level Up Your Experience Track your activity and participation: - Earn Power Level points by attending events and meeting new people - Unlock exclusive features and perks as your Power Level grows - Build your presence and show your involvement in the community Explore Beyond Your City Traveling to a convention or visiting a new place? - Discover events in other locations - Join groups before you arrive - Meet people wherever you go AniMates is designed to bring people together through shared interests, real experiences, and community. Download now and start connecting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://animatesapp.com/privacy
HeyWallo
This social app delivers a unique collectible drop daily. Users can keep, gift, or risk losing these rare items. Build a personal vault of evolving collectibles, with some items never returning.
- Daily rare drops
- Collectible gifting
- Personal vault building
- Discover ultra-rare items
- Evolving collection
- Limited edition drops
Read full descriptionHide full description
No NFTs. No crypto. Just awesome card pulls. FREE! Receive one rare drop every day. Wallo is a collectible social app built around a single daily drop. Keep it. Gift it. Or lose it forever. • New collectibles every day • Build your personal vault • Gift collectibles to friends • Discover ultra rare drops • Your collection evolves daily • Some drops never return Open today’s drop.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HeyWallo at 5.0 against AniMates's 4.2. HeyWallo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. AniMates sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HeyWallo asks for nothing beyond the download.
HeyWallo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively.
AniMates ships an update every 11 days, HeyWallo weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AniMates | HeyWallo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | GX Studios LLC | The Product Bar, LLC |
Customer experience
AniMates
HeyWallo
In-app purchases
AniMates
- AniMates Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- AniMates Premium Yearly$99.991 Year
- Premium Cooldown Reset$0.99
- Cooldown Reset$2.99
HeyWallo
No in-app purchases
