# Jodel vs Votly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jodel at 121K against Votly's 31. Votly's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 64%) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jodel sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and Votly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jodel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Jodel's written reviews are positive against 86% of Votly's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Votly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Votly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews)** | [4.2 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/votly/id1598662251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Votly Global LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805796683) |

## 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


### Votly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/votly/id1598662251)

Share your opinions and earn rewards by participating in paid surveys and creating your own polls. Redeem points for e-gift cards and exclusive offers from popular brands. Quick, secure, and rewarding.

**Highlights:** Participate in paid surveys, Vote in trending polls, Create custom polls, Earn redeemable points, Redeem for e-gift cards, Secure data privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 20 Conis | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Conis | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50K Voters | $24.99 | one-time |
| Voter Level | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 100K Voters | $49.99 | one-time |
| Analyzer Level | $49.99 | one-time |
| Ambassador Level | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Votly free?

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

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

Jodel is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Votly averages 4.2 from 31 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Votly have ads?

Both Jodel and Votly show ads.

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

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Votly fortnightly. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 29, 2026 and Votly on October 24, 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.*