# Weibo intl. vs KOOK语音

The clearest difference is rating: KOOK语音 at 3.7 against Weibo intl.'s 3.2. KOOK语音 also leads on review sentiment (24% vs 14%). Weibo intl.'s advantage is ratings volume (4.8K vs 547). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weibo intl. sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and KOOK语音 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

KOOK语音 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weibo intl. has 4.8K ratings behind it against 547, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Weibo intl.'s written reviews are positive against 24% of KOOK语音's.

Weibo intl. ships an update every 2 weeks, KOOK语音 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weibo intl. | KOOK语音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weibo-intl/id1215210046/reviews) | **[3.7 (547 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 547 |
| Positive reviews | 13.9% of reviews | **23.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Weimeng Internet Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358216519) | [Beijing Xiaoyaoyixia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499296320) |

## What reviewers say

### Weibo intl.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weibo-intl/id1215210046)

Explore trending topics, connect with idols, and share your interests. Discover new content, find people with similar tastes, and express yourself through posts and chats. Offers exclusive VIP memberships for enhanced privileges.

**Highlights:** Discover trending topics, Follow favorite idols, Share posts and express yourself, Connect with new people, In-app VIP memberships, Real-time news and updates

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 按月订阅尊享会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 按月订阅微博社交会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包季尊享会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 按季订阅微博社交会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $17.99 | per year |
| 按年订阅尊享会员 | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP($1.99) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 升级一个月尊享会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月微博会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一个月尊享VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 升级三个月尊享会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 升级6个月尊享会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 三个月尊享会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1年微博会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 半年尊享会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 一年尊享会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员12个月 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Faster than the original Weibo app
- 💡 Useful for following Chinese celebrities and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Difficult to create/log in to accounts
- 🔍 Lack of translation and localization options
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🤖 Forced account linking and following

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to view trending topics
- Disappearing likes and comments
- Inability to share content
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Easier account registration and recovery
- Full translation to English and other languages
- Option to disable advertisements
- Improved stability and performance


### KOOK语音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327)

Enjoy high-quality, secure, and free voice communication with smooth text chat and unique bot functionalities. Connect across multiple devices and globally for seamless interaction, especially during gaming.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice calls, Smooth text communication, Functional bots, Multi-device support, Global connectivity, In-game overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包(30天) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（7天） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700KOOK币 | $1.79 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 单月加持 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（30天） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3500KOOK币 | $8.49 | one-time |
| 季度加持 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享专业版（30天） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000KOOK币 | $16.90 | one-time |
| 优惠活动年度BUFF加持 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 半年加持 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（180天） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for Chinese users
- 👍 Useful alternative to Discord
- 💬 Good for connecting with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive registration requirements
- 🌐 Limited support for international users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Frequent disconnections and login issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets and older devices

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide more free features without paywall
- Expand platform support beyond mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weibo intl. free?

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

### Is KOOK语音 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weibo intl. or KOOK语音?

KOOK语音 is rated higher. Weibo intl. averages 3.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while KOOK语音 averages 3.7 from 547 ratings.

### Do Weibo intl. or KOOK语音 have ads?

Both Weibo intl. and KOOK语音 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weibo intl. or KOOK语音?

Weibo intl. ships an update every 2 weeks, and KOOK语音 fortnightly. Most recently, Weibo intl. was updated on October 26, 2026 and KOOK语音 on October 27, 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.*