# VK: social network, messenger — Musique, messagerie, vidéo

> Global social network and messenger for communication, entertainment, and lifestyle. (iPhone/iPad app by VK LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vk-social-network-messenger/id564177498 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VK LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/335315533)
- Category: Social Networking, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.74/5 from 27,243 App Store ratings · 3,187 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 525 MB
- Languages: Armenian, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, English, Kazakh, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Uzbek
- Released: 2012-10-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vk-social-network-messenger/id564177498/reviews.md

## What is VK?

VK unites tens of millions of people by offering unlimited features for communication, dating, entertainment, business and sharing news from anywhere around the world. On the app, you can listen to music, watch videos and clips, keep track of your health, play games, and shop.

Stay in touch with friends and family. In the messenger, you can chat in group chats and private messages with both friends on VK and people from your phone’s contacts. Bring together an unlimited number of people in video calls, all for free with no time limits.

VK has social media solutions for a wide variety everyday situations:

- Discover everything one of the largest social networks in the world has to offer. Meet new friends and join online communities. Stay close with faraway friends using the messenger and VK Calls.
- Listen to the music you love and easily find your new favorite songs thanks to personalized recommendations.
- Watch and create VK Clips, short vertical videos covering a wide range of themes.
- Enjoy live streams, share pictures, play games, and read interesting news in thematic feeds.
- Learn something new in podcasts and upload your own.
- Keep track of your health and stay in shape. Use VK Health to compete with your friends and see who can walk the most. Your steps are counted thanks to Apple Health. So take a nice long walk, and try to get to the top of the leaderboard!

Terms of Service: vk.com/terms
Privacy Policy: vk.com/privacy

## Key features

- Unlimited video calls
- Music streaming
- Short video creation and viewing
- Group and private messaging
- Health tracking with step challenges
- News and podcast feeds
- Online gaming

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Music Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Music Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Music Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| VK Combo | $9.99 | per month |
| Music Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 votes pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 votes pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 28 votes pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 45 votes pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 votes pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 40 votes pack | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VK?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful features
- 🔒 Secure platform
- 👍 Friendly community

**Cons**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 👎 Declining quality
- 🤖 Censorship issues

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Instant account bans for minor actions
- Login and password reset issues
- Disappearing downloaded content
- Unreliable notification system
- Frequent app crashes and freezes

**Most requested features**

- Add Arabic language support
- Improve music playback functionality
- Provide better account recovery options
- Enhance text editor capabilities
- Implement background music playing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 3,187)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vk-social-network-messenger/id564177498/reviews.md

### 1/5 — )))

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

ни шагу вперед только назад никогда не сдавайтесь дальше меньше

### 1/5 — Перестало работать в штатном режиме

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Приложение стало очень плохо работать , не работают некоторые части приложение ужасно тормозит , и каждые 10 секунд надо перезагрузить страницу чтобы просто зайти допустим в музыку ,

### 3/5 — Реклама🤬

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Что вы творите? Я понимаю прекрасно для чего нужна реклама, но чтобы через каждую последующую песню играла реклама, это уже наглость! Очень обидно!

### 1/5 — Advertising! A lot of advertising!

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Very annoying advertising, which comes from everywhere. It used to be 1 time in 4-5 songs, and now after each

### 1/5 — Топ шпионское ПО

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Тамагочи с ФСБшником, но без функционала тамагочи

### 1/5 — Вкалтакте

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

с VPNном работает лучше чем без также ужасный алгоритм в видиох

### 1/5 — Впн

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Низкая оценка из за того что ВК не работает с работающим впн. Таким образом вы теряете пользователе. Я писать стал в тг, а до этого ограничения писал в ВК

### 1/5 — Приложение больше не работает, нельзя даже отправить сообщение, вылазит окно с сообщением

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

что больше ничего не будет работать из-за работающего впн
(впн находясь в рф отключать нет смысла, по этому пртдется попрощаться с вк, чао

### 1/5 — Реклама

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Приложение окончательно испорчено ! 
Послушать музыку без рекламы вообще не возможно !!!! Каждую песню ,реклама и еще раз реклама а , в которой говорят оформить подписку чтоб слушать без рекламы

### 1/5 — Хлам? Хлам

*2026-06-23, version 8.183*

Раньше был мессенджер, стал помойкой типа авито, есть все, кроме того что тебе нужно. Напихали мусора, реклама каждые 2 поста

## Frequently asked questions about VK

### What does VK: social network, messenger do?

This app is a global social network and messenger that allows users to communicate with friends and family, discover new people and communities, and access a wide range of entertainment features. You can listen to music, watch videos, play games, and even track your health.

### What are the key features of VK?

Key features include unlimited free video calls with no time limits, group and private messaging, personalized music recommendations, short video creation and viewing (VK Clips), live streams, news feeds, podcasts, and health tracking integration with Apple Health for step challenges.

### Is VK free to use?

The app is free to download and use. It offers many features without cost, including unlimited video calls. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements.

### What kind of content can I find on VK?

You can find a wide variety of content on VK, including music, short vertical videos (VK Clips), live streams, news articles, podcasts, and games. It also facilitates connecting with friends, family, and joining online communities.

### How does the health tracking feature work?

The VK Health feature allows you to track your steps and compete with friends. It integrates with Apple Health to count your steps, enabling you to see who can walk the most and climb leaderboards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 8.183 — 2026-06-17

We've fine-tuned the code so the main features work more stably.

### 8.182.1 — 2026-06-13

We've fixed some bugs and improved performance for a faster working app.

### 8.182 — 2026-06-10

We've fixed some bugs and improved performance for a faster working app.

### 8.181 — 2026-06-03

We've fine-tuned the code and fixed some issues we found. While not visible, the changes can be felt in the app performance. Try it out!

### 8.180.1 — 2026-05-28

We've done some technical maintenance by fixing minor bugs and fine-tuning things on the app.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-25.*