Comparison

Hi vs blip

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

Head to head
About

Hi

This communication app offers free WiFi calls and video calls with friends, along with text, voice, image, and video messaging. It provides unlimited international calls and 720p HD video quality, with a unique 10,000 GB of free cloud storage for photos and videos.

Highlights
  • Free WiFi calls and video calls
  • Text, voice, image, and video messaging
  • Unlimited international calls
  • 720p HD video calls
  • 10,000 GB free video cloud storage
  • Instant photo/video sharing
  • Message status indicators
Features
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Get the most out of your smartphone with Hi, a free communication app that makes free WiFi calls/video calls with your friends. Send text, voice, image and video messages as well. Save time, save money; switch from phone calls to Hi free WiFi calls now! WHY GET HI? * NO HIDDEN COSTS AND COMPLETELY FREE: There is nothing to purchase and Hi will always be free. * NO SUBSCRIPTION NEEDED: Just enjoy the free WiFi calls and video calls without any subscription fee. * NO TIME LIMITED: There is not a time limitation for calls and you can talk whatever long you want with your friends and family. * AVAILABLE INTERNATIONALLY: You can make unlimited international voice/video calls between your Hi contacts for free with crystal clear audio quality. * NO ADS, NO PRIVACY CONCERN: Hi is completely free and financed by its sister game company. There are NO ADS so you can talk to you friends and family in this highly privacy protected app. * CAN BE USED WITH DATA: All Hi services are available with 4G/3G/EDGE. We charge you nothing. Carrier data charges may apply. * 720P HD VIDEO CALLS: The HD quality video call brings you and your family together wherever you are. * SWITCH FROM VOICE CALL TO VIDEO CALL: You can switch from voice call to HD Video call on the fly. * WORLD'S FIRST 10,000 GB FREE VIDEO CLOUD STORAGE: You'll never run out of space on your phone and miss out on capturing a moment with "Hi". With Thunderclap Technology, you can sync all your photos and videos on Hi and delete local copies to save your phone space. * INSTANT PHOTO/VIDEO SHARING: All your private cloud photo/video shares are instant and costs you no data traffic! * SAME AS SMS: All messages will be stored while your phone is shut off or without network. You can get them immediately when Hi launches next time. * AND MUCH MUCH MORE: Sent/Delivered/Read Status for Messages,Advanced Privacy Settings, Group Chats, Voice Messages, Tens of Thousands of Free Animated Stickers, Multi-Login, Web Chat, Free Custom Chat Bubbles, Share Locations, Free Custom Wallpapers and easily exchange contacts. To help make Hi a better app, please send us your feedback to support@hiapponline.com.

About

blip

This app offers a minimalist messaging experience, allowing users to communicate their status or feelings with a single tap. The meaning of a 'Yes' is context-dependent, adapting to the sender, recipient, time, and location.

Highlights
  • Single-tap messaging
  • Context-aware message meaning
  • Location-based communication
  • Interactive notifications
  • Direct reply from notifications
  • Get directions from notifications
Features
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Blip sends private, short-lived location check-ins to the people you actually meet in real life. Use one tap to say "I'm here," "On my way," "Come meet me," or "Are you free?" Add your current place, choose how long the blip lasts, and let friends open directions when they need to find you. Built for: - pickups and arrivals - meeting friends without a long text thread - quick safety check-ins - sharing a spot for a short time - automatic arrival, leave, or scheduled blips for registered contacts Blip is not an always-on tracking map. You choose when to send, can use precise or approximate location, and can turn on Ghost Mode when you want to stop sending new blips. Start with the free blip allowance. Blip Pro adds unlimited blips plus automatic circle and scheduled blips for registered Blip contacts. Blip supports VoiceOver, Dynamic Type, dark mode, readable contrast, clear button states, and plain-language controls across Quick, Auto, Recent, Settings, and Paywall flows.

Screenshots

Hi4 screens
blip4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: blip at 4.5 against Hi's 3.1. blip also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%). Hi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On price, ads, monetization model 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. blip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

blip holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Hi's written reviews are positive against 83% of blip's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hi ships an update daily, blip fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hi versus blip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHiblip
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (47 ratings)4.5 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings47 — better11
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHi Technology, Inc.MyClickapps.com LLC

Customer experience

Hi

All ratings47 ratings
Positive51.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative42.6%
Written reviews215 reviews
Positive57.2%
Neutral12.1%
Negative30.7%

blip

All ratings11 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

Hi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Verification code not being sent
  • Calls getting disconnected or not connecting
  • Cloud storage issues with photos and videos
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add video calling functionality
  • Implement read/delivery receipts for messages
  • Allow deleting entire conversation history
  • Improve notification system

blip

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Hi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

blip

Subscriptions2
  • YesMe Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • YesMe Pro Yearly$11.991 Year

Questions

Is Hi free?
Hi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is blip free?
blip is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hi or blip?
blip is rated higher. Hi averages 3.1 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while blip averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Hi or blip have ads?
Neither Hi nor blip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hi or blip?
Hi ships an update daily, and blip fortnightly. Most recently, Hi was updated on November 6, 2026 and blip on November 1, 2026.

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