lighthouse vs Should I..?
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
lighthouse
This app creates a virtual third space for Chicagoans to connect with others who share their interests. It facilitates online chats and the transition to real-life meetups in Chicago locations, offering a trusted network of verified members.
- Virtual third space for Chicagoans
- Connect over shared interests and hobbies
- Transition from online chat to offline meetups
- Verified member network
- Create account and chat with locals
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do the things you already do - with people who live around the corner.
Should I..?
This social video platform allows users to post dilemmas as videos or photos and receive community votes. Users can then share the outcome of their decisions and earn badges. It features a swipeable video feed, direct messaging, and group creation.
- Post video or photo dilemmas
- Community voting (Yes/No/A/B)
- 24-hour poll locking
- Resolution videos and badges
- TikTok-style video feed
- Direct messaging
- Group creation
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Description: ShouldI is the ultimate social video community where the internet decides your next move. Got a dilemma? Post a video or photo asking "Should I?" and let the community vote Yes or No (or A/B). HOW IT WORKS: Post Your Dilemma: Upload a video or photo from your camera roll, or record directly in the app. Ask the internet a question (e.g., "Should I buy these shoes?" or "Should I cut my hair?"). The Community Votes: Watch in real-time as the ShouldI community votes on your post. The Verdict: After 24 hours, the poll locks, and "The Internet Has Spoken" stamp slams on your post. Show the Resolution: Did you follow the internet's advice? Post a 5-second Resolution Video showing what actually happened and earn "People's Champ" badges! FEATURES: • Swipeable Video Feed: Enjoy a TikTok-style, full-screen vertical video feed with autoplay sound. • Direct Messaging: Chat with friends, send videos, and build Snapchat-style DM streaks. • Groups: Create private or public groups for your college, friends, or community. • Stories: Share your day with your followers in 24-hour disappearing stories. • Explore Tab: Discover trending dilemmas in a visual 2-column video preview grid. SAFETY & MODERATION: ShouldI is an 18+ community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for objectionable content. Users can block, report, and delete their own content at any time. Our team reviews reports within 24 hours to keep the community safe. Keywords: should i, polls, voting, decisions, advice, social video, questions, friends, debate, snapchat, tiktok, college, groups What's New in this Version: Welcome to ShouldI! Version 1.0. Post your dilemmas, get instant votes, and see the internet's verdict.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Should I..? at 5.0 against lighthouse's 4.7. lighthouse's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Should I..? holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: lighthouse has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
lighthouse ships an update every 5 days, Should I..? every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | lighthouse | Should I..? |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (36 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 36 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Hello Lighthouse | Tyler Monroe |
Customer experience
lighthouse
Should I..?
In-app purchases
lighthouse
No in-app purchases
Should I..?
No in-app purchases
