# Heymandi · Word-Based Social

> Discovery by invitation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279854151](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279854151)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1279854151`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Heymandi Technology Inc.
- **Category:** Social Networking
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (163 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.9.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2017-09-28
- **Size:** 150 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heymandi-word-based-social/id1279854151)
- **Website:** [https://www.heymandi.com](https://www.heymandi.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.heymandi.com/terms/privacy](https://www.heymandi.com/terms/privacy)

## Description

Heymandi is a text-first social community that prioritizes intentional connections over superficial browsing. Interactions begin with shared interests and a persistent HeyID, making identity accountable and interactions traceable.

Key features include topic-based discovery, Words First communication, and a progressive trust system (FairSwap) before sharing photos. Premium plans—Hey Gold, Hey Silver—and Ad-Free unlock more invites, more active connections, and an ad-free experience.

## Rankings

- #116,958 — Overall
- #78 — base

## Review summary

Across reviews, common themes are safety risks (minors and sexual content) and the app's instability (ads, messaging issues, crashes), plus a shrinking user base and regional restrictions. Catfishing and scams are frequent, and intrusive prompts worsen the experience. Overall, the app is viewed as unsafe for minors, unreliable to use, and with little active community.

### Cons

- Safety concerns due to presence of minors and sexual content; need age verification and safeguards.
- Reliability issues: ads in chat, messages failing to send/receive, post-update crashes.
- Low active user base and regional limitations; few real matches.
- Prevalence of catfishing, scams, and sexual solicitation; widespread explicit content.
- Intrusive prompts and ads (rate-us popups) degrade the experience.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1279854151)