LikeFolk vs AskOut
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
LikeFolk
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LikeFolk is an AI-guarded, hyperlocal social network with a reach you control โ Very Close, Nearby, or All (public, like Twitter). How it works: Reach, Priced by Distance Post, share a Flash Story, or send a Flash Note - each time, choose proximity - Very Close, Nearby, or All (public to everyone). You pay only for the reach you choose. AI-Guarded, Not Just Moderated Every comment, photo, and video is screened by AI before it's posted - not flagged after. No hate replies, no body shaming, no trolling. Flash Story & Flash Note A 24-hour Flash Story, or an instant Flash Note alert to people nearby - priced and reached the same way: by distance, not by chance. Location, Your Choice Stay in Very Close / Nearby by default - no exact location ever shown. Businesses and vendors can opt into public location visibility instead when clicked will direct you to exact shop location. Built for Adults, 18+ A consistently high content standard, with no exceptions. Like Folk - Proximity Based Positivity Driven Find LikeFolk Online Website: https://likefolk.com X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/LikeFolkWorld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/likefolk_official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@likefolk Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AskOut
Discover and create local activities, from casual meetups to weekend events. This app helps you find things to do nearby, join experiences that match your interests, and organize outings with ease. Spend more time participating and less time planning.
- Discover nearby activities
- Find plans matching interests
- View clear plan details
- Coordinate easily
- Save and manage plans
- Create your own plans
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Weekend plans shouldn't die in the group chat. AskOut is where people post what they want to do - coffee, movies, cricket, road trips, sports, hikes - and others nearby join. Less vague texting. More actually going out. Swipe plans, not profiles. Find people for your plans. Thousands of people posting real plans nearby. HOW IT WORKS 1. Browse real plans happening near you 2. Join one that fits - or post your own 3. Chat to coordinate details 4. Show up and do the thing WHAT PLANS LOOK LIKE People post things like: - "Cricket nets this evening - need 2 more batters" - "Coffee nearby in 30 mins - anyone free?" - "Movie tonight, need one more for the show" - "Road trip next weekend, have a car, need company" Every plan has a time, a place, and a host you can see before you decide. POST WHAT YOU WANT TO DO Got something in mind? Create a plan in seconds, set who can see it, and let the right people come to you. YOU STAY IN CONTROL - Choose who sees your plan (distance, age, preferences) - Review every person who wants to join before you say yes - Selfie verification for trusted profiles - Report and block anytime NOT A DATING APP AskOut is for going out - coffee, cricket, movies, road trips, sports, hikes - with people who are actually up for it. No swiping on profiles. No matches. Just plans. A simple way to meetup and make new friends through real activities. PERFECT IF YOU... - Have plans but no one to go with - Moved to a new city and want to meet people through activities - Are tired of "we should hang out sometime" that never happens - Want coffee plans, movie nights, cricket games, or weekend road trips with others WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU DOWNLOAD Set your location and interests -> browse plans nearby -> join one or post your own -> chat to sort the details -> show up. SAFETY Meet in public places. Tell a friend where you're going. Use in-app reporting if something feels off. You can delete your account anytime in Settings. SUPPORT Questions? Open Settings -> Support, or email hello.askout@gmail.com LEGAL Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://api.askout.me/privacy-policy Download AskOut. Post a plan. Join a plan. Go out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LikeFolk at none against AskOut's shown. AskOut's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LikeFolk sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and AskOut sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LikeFolk ships an update every 5 weeks, AskOut every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LikeFolk | AskOut |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 93.3% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | LikeFolk | Anup Panwar |
In-app purchases
LikeFolk
- LikeFolk Pro$0.991 Month
AskOut
- AskOut Premium$1.997 Days
- AskOut Premium$3.991 Month
- AskOut Premium$8.993 Months









