Comparison

OnlyDadsApp vs Hey Dad!

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

Head to head
About

OnlyDadsApp

Features
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Ready to Join the Ultimate Dad Network? We're here to bring back the laughs, the late-night chats, and the badly planned trips. Part support group, part social club, part whatever we need it to be. Think of it as a cleaner, slightly more responsible version of your college group chat - just with more gray hair and fewer but longer hangovers. •⁠ ⁠social media and ecommerce for dads worldwide •⁠ ⁠⁠family friendly •⁠ ⁠⁠create and manage dad events •⁠ ⁠⁠advertise your services •⁠ ⁠⁠monetize your wisdom

About

Hey Dad!

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Welcome to Hey Dad! A supportive community built for dads at every stage—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

OnlyDadsApp4 screens
Hey Dad!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OnlyDadsApp at none against Hey Dad!'s 2. Hey Dad!'s advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hey Dad! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OnlyDadsApp asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyDadsApp ships an update every 4 months, Hey Dad! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
OnlyDadsApp versus Hey Dad!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyDadsAppHey Dad!
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB40 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOnlyDads LimitedMalachi Patrick

In-app purchases

None

OnlyDadsApp

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Hey Dad!

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

Questions

Is OnlyDadsApp free?
OnlyDadsApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hey Dad! free?
Hey Dad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OnlyDadsApp or Hey Dad! have ads?
Neither OnlyDadsApp nor Hey Dad! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyDadsApp or Hey Dad!?
OnlyDadsApp ships an update every 4 months, and Hey Dad! daily. Most recently, OnlyDadsApp was updated on October 15, 2026 and Hey Dad! on October 11, 2026.

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