# Jodel vs Whazzup

The clearest difference is rating: Whazzup at 5.0 against Jodel's 4.4. Whazzup also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jodel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whazzup asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whazzup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Whazzup every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Whazzup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whazzup/id1543522753/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Michael Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543522755) |

## What reviewers say

### Jodel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026)

Connect with people in your local area and discover real-time happenings. Share thoughts, ask questions, and engage with a diverse community. Stay informed about local news, events, and conversations.

**Highlights:** Real-time local feed, Ask and answer local questions, Discover local news and events, Join interest-based channels, Vote on trending content, Share posts, pictures, and videos, Collect Karma

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jodel Plus: 1 week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Jodel Plus: 1 month | $12.99 | per month |
| Small Pack of Read Receipts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Read Receipts | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small pack of Message Requests | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 5 pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Regular pack of Message Requests | $8.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 5x 10 minutes | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1x Priority Support | $11.99 | one-time |
| Large pack of Message Requests | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1h Boosted Post - Jodel-God | $14.99 | one-time |
| Reactions - 30 pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 10x 10 minutes | $19.99 | one-time |
| Jodel Boost - 30x 10 minutes | $39.99 | one-time |
| Fancy post color - 10 pack | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great replacement for Yik Yak
- 👍 Anonymity and privacy
- 💡 Potential for campus community
- 🚀 Smooth and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Unfair banning and moderation issues
- 🚫 Lack of user awareness and marketing
- 🚫 Language barrier and lack of translation

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices
- Blank home screen after updates
- Issues with changing location or account

**Requested features**

- Add search and filtering options
- Implement private messaging or chat
- Improve notification system
- Provide a map view to see nearby activity


### Whazzup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whazzup/id1543522753)

Connect with your local community through anonymous chat rooms. Discuss neighborhood news, upcoming events, and trending topics in real-time.

**Highlights:** Anonymous local chat rooms, Discuss community news, Share event information, Real-time discussions, Discover local trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

Jodel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Whazzup free?

Whazzup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jodel or Whazzup?

Whazzup is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Whazzup averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Whazzup have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Whazzup does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jodel or Whazzup?

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Whazzup every 9 days. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 25, 2026 and Whazzup on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*