Comparison

Hey Dad! vs SingleDadStrong

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

Head to head
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/

About

SingleDadStrong

Connect with a supportive community of single fathers. Share experiences, find local meetups, and access curated resources for co-parenting, legal advice, and financial planning. Built by a single dad for single dads.

Highlights
  • Connect with single dads locally and nationally
  • Find local meetups and family-friendly events
  • Share parenting wins and challenges
  • Access curated resources on legal and financial topics
  • Private messaging for building friendships
  • Supportive community for fathers
Features
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SINGLE FATHERHOOD IS HARD. YOU DON'T HAVE TO DO IT ALONE. When you're navigating custody schedules, co-parenting challenges, and solo parenting without backup — you need more than advice from Google. You need guys who've been there. Who understand the Friday pickup anxiety, the off-week silence, and the guilt that comes with all of it. SingleDadStrong is the community for single fathers that didn't exist — so we built it. WHAT YOU GET: REAL COMMUNITY Connect with single dads in your area and across the country. Ask questions, share experiences, and get honest advice from fathers who actually understand. No judgment, just support. LOCAL MEETUPS & EVENTS Find family-friendly events, dad meetups, and activities in your city. From sports leagues to museum trips to coffee meetups with other single dads. Currently active in South Florida, Orlando, Tampa Bay, and Atlanta — expanding monthly. CELEBRATE THE WINS Nailed the school morning routine? Cooked a meal your kids actually ate? Share your victories with dads who get why the small stuff matters. VETTED RESOURCES Access guides on custody and legal help, co-parenting strategies, financial planning, and age-specific parenting tips — all curated specifically for single fathers. PRIVATE MESSAGING Build real friendships. Connect with dads near you beyond the public forum. BUILT BY A SINGLE DAD, FOR SINGLE DADS SingleDadStrong was created because single fathers deserve a space of their own. Whether you're newly separated, years into shared custody, or navigating widowhood — there's a seat at the table for you. You're not failing. You're doing the work of two parents. And you don't have to do it alone. Join fathers who get it.

Screenshots

Hey Dad!4 screens
SingleDadStrong4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SingleDadStrong at none against Hey Dad!'s 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hey Dad! versus SingleDadStrong: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey Dad!SingleDadStrong
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB15 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMalachi PatrickJonathan Jacobs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hey Dad!

Subscriptions2
  • Hey Dad+ Member$4.991 Month
  • Hey Dad+ Yearly$39.991 Year
None

SingleDadStrong

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hey Dad! free?
Hey Dad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SingleDadStrong free?
SingleDadStrong is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hey Dad! or SingleDadStrong have ads?
Neither Hey Dad! nor SingleDadStrong shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hey Dad! or SingleDadStrong?
Hey Dad! ships an update daily, and SingleDadStrong daily. Most recently, Hey Dad! was updated on October 25, 2026 and SingleDadStrong on October 23, 2026.

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