# 荔枝 vs 机核

The clearest difference is rating: 机核 at 4.8 against 荔枝's 4.3. 机核 also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (73% vs 52%). 荔枝's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 荔枝 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 机核 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 6 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

机核 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 888 and 322 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of 荔枝's written reviews are positive against 73% of 机核's.

荔枝 ships an update every 3 weeks, 机核 every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 荔枝 | 机核 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053/reviews) | **[4.8 (322 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1095283476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 322 |
| Positive reviews | 52.5% of reviews | **73.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 217 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093693052) | [GCORES](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327764194) |

## What reviewers say

### 荔枝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053)

Discover a world of audio content, from insightful podcasts to engaging live streams. Connect with creators, share stories, and find your daily dose of entertainment and knowledge.

**Highlights:** Curated podcast library, Daily recommended content, Live audio rooms, Interactive chat and social features, User-friendly recording tools, Diverse audio content including dramas and novels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 守护团 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 126金币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 210金币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350金币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1036金币 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 1806金币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2716金币 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 🎧 Good audio content
- 💕 Favorite hosts/shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤑 Excessive monetization
- 🤖 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable network connectivity
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Account registration and login problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable playback controls
- Offline listening mode
- Support for international users


### 机核

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1095283476)

This app is a next-generation gaming culture community. It offers original radio shows and video content, exclusive audiobooks, and interest-based communities for in-depth discussions. Explore game-related knowledge, culture, history, and more.

**Highlights:** Original radio shows, Exclusive audiobooks, Interest-based communities, Visual radio timeline, Playlist and topic recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPASS会员连续半年订阅 | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| GPASS会员连续一年订阅 | $39.99 | per year |
| 40G币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 45G币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《克苏鲁神话 III》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《莱博维茨的赞歌》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 有声书《安德的游戏》 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 50G币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60G币 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 73G币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 68G币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 88G币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 108G币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 123G币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 153G币 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 机核GPASS半年会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 机核GPASS一年会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 有声书套装《猎魔人 1-7 册》 | $46.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Excellent game industry media
- 🔊 High-quality podcast content
- 💻 Convenient app experience
- 🎨 Visually appealing design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Suboptimal search functionality
- 🔒 Login and account problems

**Reported bugs**

- App failing to load or open
- Playback issues and audio problems
- Inconsistent performance and stability
- Account verification and login failures

**Requested features**

- Add iPad app support
- Improve podcast organization and categorization
- Implement offline playback and download options
- Introduce user account management features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 荔枝 free?

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

### Is 机核 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 荔枝 or 机核?

机核 is rated higher. 荔枝 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while 机核 averages 4.8 from 322 ratings.

### Do 荔枝 or 机核 have ads?

Both 荔枝 and 机核 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 荔枝 or 机核?

荔枝 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 机核 every 5 days. Most recently, 荔枝 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 机核 on October 29, 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.*