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24 alternatives to Yo

A simple app to say "yo" to friends

Yo is a simple messaging app that lets users send the word "Yo" to friends and other users nearby. Launched in 2014, it strips communication down to its most basic form, making it a novelty tool for quick notifications… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Yo launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Yo 2.0▲205

   The simplest communication tool in the world.

   2015 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Peach▲668

   Keep up with friends and be yourself 🍑

   2016 · lenostube.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Yo API▲103

   programmatically send Yos (contextual messages) through API

   2014 · medium.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Free▲447

   Share your availability and get more time with friends

   2015 · ffrree.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Roger▲401

   Talk with your favorite people, walkie-talkie style

   2015 · rogertalk.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Yolk.fm▲128

   Messaging with live stickers, without words

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Yobuddy App▲82

   The easiest way to find buddies and bud

   2016 · yobuddyapp.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Beer?!▲207

   A straightforward app to invite friends for a beer.

   2014 · beerapp.co · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Yo v.1.1▲147

   Not just "Yo" anymore - adds links, hashtags, more

   2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hey! 👋▲75

    Match and meet-up with friends and others 👋

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Ethan▲470

    A messaging app for messaging Ethan

    2014 · textethan.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Yocty▲71

    A dating app that let's you stare to find the right date.

    2015 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Whammy▲79

    Pick a 💩 sound. Pick a 👦 friend. 📢 your friend's phone.

    2016 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    💯▲162

    The simplest way to get feedback from your friends

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Yo B*tch▲111

    Yo app by Aaron Paul

    2014 · yobitch.org · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Oom▲170

    The chat app that skips the small talk

    2024 · oomtogether.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Yellow▲109

    Find new friends on Snapchat

    2015 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Beep▲157

    Giphy for sound bites

    2018 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Yodel▲134

    Videochat Messaging. It’s facetime, on your time.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    imwith messenger▲121

    The meme messaging app

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Tact – A simple chat app for iOS, iPadOS and macOS▲69

    A simple chat app for Mac, iPhone and iPad.

    2021 · justtact.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    WhosDown▲139

    Friend making app designed for genuine real-time meetups

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Banter▲76

    Stay in touch with your friends through video messages

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hiyo▲71

    Get real-time advice from strangers

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →