# Jodel vs Harmony+

Jodel and Harmony+ both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Harmony+'s written reviews are positive against 65% of Jodel's. Harmony+ also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 25). On price, rating, 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. Harmony+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

Harmony+ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 25, 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 Harmony+'s.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Harmony+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Harmony+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-plus/id6446771315/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Ahmed Sultan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678965159) |

## 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


### Harmony+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/harmony-plus/id6446771315)

Share your authentic moments and lifestyle through photos and short posts. Engage with a positive local community by participating in fun challenges and discovering new places. Build connections and create lasting memories together.

**Highlights:** Post daily moments, Capture on the go, Complete daily challenges, Compete on leaderboards, Discover local spots, Interact with likes and comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Harmony+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jodel or Harmony+?

Harmony+ is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Harmony+ averages 4.6 from 25 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Harmony+ have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Harmony+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jodel or Harmony+?

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Harmony+ weekly. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 18, 2026 and Harmony+ on October 4, 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.*