Comparison

Cốc Cốc vs MSM

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

Head to head
About

Cốc Cốc

Browse the web ad-free with enhanced video playback, background audio, and a private browsing mode. Manage downloaded files, sync data across devices, and utilize AI-powered search summarization. Earn rewards for daily browsing activities.

Highlights
  • Powerful ad blocking
  • Picture-in-Picture video playback
  • Background audio playback
  • File management
  • Private browsing with PIN/biometric lock
  • AI search summarizer
  • Earn points for rewards
Features
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POWERFUL ADBLOCK - Allow you to browse the web without malicious and annoying ads. - More enhanced with Cốc Cốc optimization: Effectively block ads that interrupt the video you are watching, pop-up ads and auto redirect ads. UNLIMITED ENTERTAINMENT - Pin Video: Continue watching video in Picture-in-Picture mode (PiP) when switching to another app - Play Audio in Background: Listen to music when the screen is off, while you're surfing social media, chatting or playing game on another app. - Cinema Mode: Watch video in fullscreen mode and personalize your experience with advanced settings such as adjusting volume, brightness and seeking in video using touch gestures; disabling touch gestures; selecting play speed, screen ratio, subtitles and setting sleep timer. - Listening List: Add songs, videos, podcasts, or playlists from top platforms and enjoy everything in one place. No song limits and no ads. MULTIPLE BROWSER UTILITIES - Browser Lock: Secure the Cốc Cốc app with a PIN code, Touch ID, or Face ID. Protect your browsing activity and personal data. Now supporting Incognito Lock for extra privacy during private sessions. - Dark Mode: Change browser appearance from light to dark theme, helping to save battery and reduce eye strain. - Synchronization: Get the same bookmarks, passwords, and browsing history across all your devices. - Earn Points - Exchange Gifts: Earn Cốc Cốc Points for your daily browsing activities. Redeem points to exchange gifts or join interesting games with valuable rewards. Rewards and gifts from Cốc Cốc Points are all funded by Cốc Cốc. Apple is not a sponsor of such activities. EASY TO SEARCH - Cốc Cốc Search: More than 20 vertical search about news, entertainment and education; Voice search and QR code scanner. - AI Search Summarizer Assistant: Automatically summarize information from multiple sources for you on how-to queries. Save time with more concise and relevant answers right at the top of the search result page. From iOS 14, you can set Cốc Cốc as your default browser on your iPhone, or iPad. Follow the instructions on Cốc Cốc app, or go to Settings > Cốc Cốc > Set as your default browser. Choose Entertainment, Choose Cốc Cốc! Download Cốc Cốc Mobile Browser today and enjoy! Follow us: - Website: https://www.coccoc.com/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CocCocCom - Facebook: https://facebook.com/CocCocTrinhDuyet/ - Blog: http://blog.coccoc.com/ - Community: https://facebook.com/groups/CocCocGroup/

About

MSM

This utility app allows users to scan QR codes to access web links and receive daily categorized news updates. It also provides information on QR codes supported by the application.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning
  • Web link access
  • Daily news updates
  • Categorized news
  • QR code support information
Features
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Cộng đồng có thể dùng ứng dụng để quét các mã QR chứa link trên thị trường để truy cập các link web. Và có thể nhận các tin tức mới hàng ngày, các tin tức được phân loại. Nhận thêm các tin tức về các mã QR mà Ứng dụng có thể được hỗ trợ.

Screenshots

Cốc Cốc4 screens
MSM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MSM at free against Cốc Cốc's free with in-app purchases. MSM also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). Cốc Cốc's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cốc Cốc ships an update weekly, MSM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Cốc Cốc versus MSM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCốc CốcMSM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (818 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings818 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size250 MB42 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCOC COC COMPANY LIMITEDBACH KHOA HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LIMITED

Customer experience

Cốc Cốc

All ratings812 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews346 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral10.1%
Negative26.3%

MSM

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Cốc Cốc

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent app crashes, especially after updates
  • Video playback issues, including audio-video desync
  • Download manager not working reliably
  • Compatibility problems on newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to customize video playback speed
  • Improve YouTube integration with features like PiP and background play
  • Provide better file management and export options for downloaded content
  • Enhance news feed customization and content filtering

MSM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Cốc Cốc

No in-app purchases

None

MSM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cốc Cốc free?
Cốc Cốc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSM free?
MSM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cốc Cốc or MSM have ads?
Neither Cốc Cốc nor MSM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cốc Cốc or MSM?
Cốc Cốc ships an update weekly, and MSM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Cốc Cốc was updated on November 2, 2026 and MSM on November 3, 2026.

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