# Jodel vs Mapy

The clearest difference is rating: Mapy at 5.0 against Jodel's 4.4. Mapy also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 2). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Mapy 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 2, 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 Mapy's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Mapy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapy/id6446064290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 181 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Kodiee Portal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670625319) |

## 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


### Mapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapy/id6446064290)

Explore a live, interactive map to connect with others and discover hidden surprises. Chat with fellow adventurers, find virtual gifts, and win prizes in this unique social experience.

**Highlights:** Live interactive map, Chat and meet new people, Discover hidden gifts, Win exciting prizes, Community-driven exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Mapy free?

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

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

Mapy is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Mapy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Mapy have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Mapy does not.

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

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mapy every 2 weeks. Most recently, Jodel was updated on September 25, 2026 and Mapy on September 9, 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.*