# Jodel vs Qrew

The clearest difference is rating: Qrew at 5.0 against Jodel's 4.4. Qrew also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 27). 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. Qrew asks for nothing beyond the download.

Qrew 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 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Jodel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Qrew's.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Qrew every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Qrew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrew/id1571337430/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 181 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Qrew Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571337432) |

## 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


### Qrew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qrew/id1571337430)

Discover trusted service professionals recommended by your friends and network. Avoid fake reviews and find reliable accountants, babysitters, trainers, and more. Organize your contacts and connect with professionals directly.

**Highlights:** Personal recommendations from your network, Search for vetted service professionals, Organize favorite service providers, Direct messaging with friends and pros, Receive updates from your network, View promotions from professionals

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Qrew free?

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

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

Qrew is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Qrew averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Qrew have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Qrew does not.

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

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Qrew every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jodel was updated on September 26, 2026 and Qrew on June 1, 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.*