Comparison

Product Hunt vs Poke

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Product Hunt

Discover the latest tech and startup products daily. Engage with a supportive community of enthusiasts and makers to provide feedback, find new tools, and stay ahead of trends. Launch your own ideas and get them noticed.

Highlights
  • Daily new product discovery
  • Community feedback and support
  • Launch new tech ideas
  • Explore trending technology
  • Follow specific interests
  • Engage in discussions
Features
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Product Hunt gives you the front-row seat to everything that’s happening in tech and startups. It’s the place to launch your ideas and discover your next favorite product. We’re a welcoming and supportive community for tech enthusiasts. Whether you’re an indie developer, using no-code tools, buying Twitter, or somewhere in between, our community is the place for you. From calendar apps to the latest in SaaS, makers post their work looking for your support, feedback, and reviews to take their idea to the next level. Companies like Loom, Notion, Figma, Stripe, and Shopify have launched on Product Hunt to find their first users, figure out product-market fit, and test new features. We’ve seen makers ride their upvotes straight to the moon. Which one will be next? Only you can decide. Create an account and see what you’ll find on Product Hunt: - Always fresh: New ideas and products every day - Try the trends: Be the first to test out cutting-edge technology that's trending right now - Upvote your favorites: Your vote helps the most interesting ideas stand out - Follow your interests: Explore collections of apps and tools for topics you care about - Friendly feedback: Share your thoughts and experiences directly with the makers - Meet the people behind the products: Get inspired by stories, Q&As, and AMAs with makers - Nerd out: Create and join discussions with other tech-lovers in the community

About

Poke

Features
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Poke your people. Poke is the fastest way to reach the people who matter. No conversations to keep up with, no group chats to mute — just one tap that lands as a notification on your friend's phone. Say what you mean in a poke and get on with your day. HOW IT WORKS Tap a friend, pick a poke, send. That's it. Choose from quick presets like: • wya? • wyd? • call me • come out • omw Tap to arm, tap POKE to send. Changed your mind? Armed pokes auto-cancel, so you're always in control. EMERGENCY POKE Need someone right now? Hold the emergency poke and it sends instantly. For the moments that can't wait. EARN REP, UNLOCK POKES Every poke you receive builds your Poke Rep. Climb from Rookie to Regular to Menace to Certified to Local Legend to Poke Icon — and unlock new pokes along the way like pull up, hungry?, hop on, and drinks? . KEEP YOUR STREAKS ALIVE Poke a friend back and forth to build a streak. See who you're closest with at a glance. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No usernames. No public directory. No strangers. Only people already in your contacts can connect with you, and you decide who gets in. Favorite your closest friends to keep them up top, and block or remove anyone, anytime. REPLY YOUR WAY Got poked? Fire back a quick snap or a short reply right from the notification. Poke is built for your inner circle — the friends worth poking. Download Poke and start poking your people.

Screenshots

Product Hunt4 screens
Poke4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Product Hunt at 4.8 against Poke's 1.0. Product Hunt also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 1). Poke's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Product Hunt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Product Hunt has 3.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Product Hunt ships an update every 9 days, Poke every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Product Hunt versus Poke: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProduct HuntPoke
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.8K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.8K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB25 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperProduct Hunt Inc.Daniel Eitam

Bugs and requests

Product Hunt

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and repeatedly asking to sign in
  • Inability to view past days' products after navigating away
  • Crashes when trying to view product details
  • Scrolling issues and content not loading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to submit/upload new products
  • Improve search and filtering functionality
  • Bring back simple list view without images
  • Add support for iPad
  • Improve personalization and customization options

Poke

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Product Hunt

No in-app purchases

None

Poke

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Product Hunt free?
Product Hunt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Poke free?
Poke is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Product Hunt or Poke?
Product Hunt is rated higher. Product Hunt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Poke averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Product Hunt or Poke have ads?
Neither Product Hunt nor Poke shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Product Hunt or Poke?
Product Hunt ships an update every 9 days, and Poke every 3 days. Most recently, Product Hunt was updated on October 24, 2026 and Poke on October 24, 2026.

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