The DMs vs HiStalker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The DMs
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Go beyond the feed. Connect with experts, creators, and influencers, ask questions, share ideas, and start real conversations.
HiStalker
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Meet real people around you — not followers, not matches. Just 5 strangers with the same vibe, same location, same interests. One room. Real conversations. No filters. How it works: • Open the app — we find 5 people near you who share your interests • You're placed in a private group room instantly • Talk, connect, add each other as friends • Continue in private chat whenever you want This isn't another dating app. This isn't another feed. This is how you actually meet people. Aura Card Share your Aura Card on your Instagram, Snapchat, or WhatsApp Story. People rate your vibe from 0 to 10 and leave their honest take. Our AI turns every response into your personal aura — a real description of how others see you. Not what you post. Not what you think. What people actually feel when they see you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HiStalker at none against The DMs's 6. HiStalker also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). The DMs's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17). On price and device support 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. The DMs sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. HiStalker asks for nothing beyond the download.
The DMs ships an update every 2 months, HiStalker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The DMs | HiStalker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mobbyn | HISTALKER LLC |
In-app purchases
The DMs
- Starter Pack$7.09
- Explorer Pack$16.95
- Pro Pack$35.49
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- Master Pack$77.90
- Legendary Pack$169.99
- Ultimate Pack$354.99
HiStalker
No in-app purchases
