# Jodel vs Bubbl Widget

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bubbl Widget at none against Jodel's 17. Bubbl Widget also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 812). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Bubbl Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jodel has 121K ratings behind it against 812, 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 71% of Bubbl Widget's.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Bubbl Widget every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Bubbl Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[4.7 (812 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 812 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 361 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Saif AL Essai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1694216593) |

## 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


### Bubbl Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubbl-widget/id6450650265)

This app places live text feeds from your closest friends directly onto your home screen. Share thoughts and statuses instantly, creating a digital sticky note experience for your inner circle. React to messages and build a history of shared moments.

**Highlights:** Live text feeds on home screen, Share thoughts and statuses, Digital sticky note experience, Friend reactions with emojis, Build message history, Dedicated widgets for individuals

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🤝 Smooth sharing with friends
- 💕 Cute and fun app
- 🎉 Celebration features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Concerns about data privacy
- 🔧 Login issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Short messages in last update
- Unable to log in with phone number

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable text color
- Android version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Bubbl Widget free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jodel or Bubbl Widget?

Bubbl Widget is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Bubbl Widget averages 4.7 from 812 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Bubbl Widget have ads?

Both Jodel and Bubbl Widget show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jodel or Bubbl Widget?

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bubbl Widget every 5 days. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 14, 2026 and Bubbl Widget on October 12, 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.*