# Jodel vs Proxima Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Proxima Chat at 5.0 against Jodel's 4.4. Proxima Chat also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). Jodel's advantage is ratings volume (121K vs 23) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price 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. Proxima Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Proxima Chat 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 23, 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 Proxima Chat's.

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, Proxima Chat monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jodel | Proxima Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (121K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jodel-hyperlocal-community/id789870026/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxima-chat/id6759777891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 173 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [The Jodel Venture GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/789870029) | [Ben Ashir Georges](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880593077) |

## 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


### Proxima Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proxima-chat/id6759777891)

Discover real-time conversations tied to your physical location. Connect with your local community, see what's trending nearby, and join discussions about places, events, and neighborhoods.

**Highlights:** Location-based community, Real-time conversations, Explore places on map, View posts by location, Upvote and reply, Broadcast to nearby users

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jodel free?

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

### Is Proxima Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jodel or Proxima Chat?

Proxima Chat is rated higher. Jodel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 121K ratings, while Proxima Chat averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Jodel or Proxima Chat have ads?

Jodel shows ads; Proxima Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jodel or Proxima Chat?

Jodel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Proxima Chat monthly. Most recently, Jodel was updated on October 19, 2026 and Proxima Chat on October 14, 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.*