Wayd. vs Crank
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wayd.
This app captures your real-life moments and turns them into featured content for your friends to see, without the pressure of posting. It aims to foster genuine connections and encourage more in-person interactions among users.
- Capture and feature real-life moments
- No posting or captioning required
- Friends see your experiences
- Set features to music
- Encourages IRL social interaction
- Increases friend meetups by 30%
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Wayd is your paparazzi. You live your life. Your friends see it. You never post. No staging photos. No drafting captions. No keeping up appearances. The best moments of your life are already happening. Wayd turns them into something your friends can see. FEATURED That concert. That trip. That night with your friends. Wayd turns what you’re doing into a feature your friends see, set to the song you actually had playing. Want one right now? Just tell Wayd "feature me." You get the memories. MORE SOCIAL IRL Wayd brings back what social networking was supposed to be: friends connecting and spending time together. Our research shows friends who use Wayd feel more connected and hang out 30% more often in real life. Don't post. Get featured. Wayd.
Crank
Discover local events, from campus activities to nightlife, and connect with friends in real life. Easily see what's happening around you and decide where to go together, turning plans into shared experiences.
- Discover campus activities and club events
- See friends' attendance and hosted events
- Explore local social gatherings
- Plan outings and connect in real life
- Find nightlife and social events
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Crank helps you discover what’s happening around you and connect with people in real life. From campus activities and club events to social gatherings and nightlife, Crank makes it easy to see what’s going on and decide where to go — together. Browse events near you, see what friends are attending, and find something to do without endless group chats or scrolling. Whether you’re planning something casual or heading out for the night, Crank helps turn plans into real experiences. With Crank, you can: - Discover campus activities, club events, and social gatherings - See what friends are attending or hosting - Explore local events happening around you - Make plans faster and go out with confidence Crank is built to bring people together.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Wayd. at daily against Crank's weekly. Crank's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wayd. ships an update daily, Crank weekly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | Wayd. | Crank |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.3 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 85.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Wayd Labs Inc. | Crank Technologies, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Wayd.
No in-app purchases
Crank
No in-app purchases
