Comparison

Hey Dad! vs TROYBOY

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

Head to head
About

Hey Dad!

Read full description

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

TROYBOY

A private social platform for men to connect through friendships, networking, dating, and community events. Discover nearby users, engage in private chats with photo sharing, and utilize an AI assistant for navigation. Offers tiered membership options.

Highlights
  • Friendship and networking connections
  • Dating and travel meetups
  • Community event discovery
  • Private, encrypted chat with photo sharing
  • AI assistant for app navigation
  • Tiered membership options
Features
Read full description

A social space for men, online. TROYBOY connects men through friendships, networking, dating, travel, and community events — all in one place. Designed for those who value discretion, quality, and genuine connection. DISCOVER WHO'S NEARBY Browse profiles in your area. See who's visiting your city. Explore community events happening around you. CONNECT YOUR WAY Send a Tap to break the ice. Chat privately with photos that remain between you. Your conversations, your pace. MEET VIKTOR Your in-app assistant. Viktor helps you navigate the app, answers questions, and keeps things running smoothly — available anytime. MEMBERSHIP TIERS Start free. Upgrade when you're ready. · FREE — Browse, tap, and chat · MORE — More profiles, more photos, fewer ads · MAXX — Ad-free, discovery filters, Viktor priority · APEX — All of the above plus directory listing, profile badge, and personal website BUILT FOR PRIVACY Your photos and conversations are yours. Chat images are private and encrypted. We don't share your data with third parties. TROYBOY is operated by Corban Digital Media LLC. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://troyboy.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Hey Dad!4 screens
TROYBOY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hey Dad! at none against TROYBOY's shown. Hey Dad! also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and TROYBOY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hey Dad! ships an update daily, TROYBOY every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hey Dad! versus TROYBOY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHey Dad!TROYBOY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB118 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMalachi PatrickCorban Digital Media

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hey Dad!

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

TROYBOY

Subscriptions3
  • MORE$4.991 Month
  • MAXX$9.991 Month
  • APEX$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Hey Dad! free?
Hey Dad! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TROYBOY free?
TROYBOY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hey Dad! or TROYBOY have ads?
TROYBOY shows ads; Hey Dad! does not.
Which is updated more often, Hey Dad! or TROYBOY?
Hey Dad! ships an update daily, and TROYBOY every 9 days. Most recently, Hey Dad! was updated on October 11, 2026 and TROYBOY on October 12, 2026.

Other comparisons