# Weibo intl. vs Threads

The clearest difference is rating: Threads at 4.6 against Weibo intl.'s 3.2. Threads also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 14%) and ratings volume (2.2M vs 4.8K). Weibo intl.'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 16.3). 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 Threads sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threads holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Threads has 2.2M ratings behind it against 4.8K, 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 52% of Threads's.

Weibo intl. ships an update every 11 days, Threads weekly. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weibo intl. | Threads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weibo-intl/id1215210046/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **2.2M** |
| Positive reviews | 13.8% of reviews | **51.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#1** |
| Size | 150 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 16.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Weimeng Internet Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358216519) | [Instagram, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389801255) |

## 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


### Threads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads/id6446901002)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · Social Networking, #18 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect and share your thoughts on a platform designed for conversation. Discover trending topics, join communities based on your interests, and engage in discussions through text, images, and polls. You can also control your experience with privacy settings and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Start conversations with text, images, polls, and more, Join discussions through replies, Stay updated on trending topics, Control content visibility and replies, Discover communities and creators, Private 1:1 and group direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $0.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $1.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $2.99 | per month |
| No Ads Multi Tier | $3.99 | per month |
| No ads (1 account) | $7.99 | per month |
| No ads (2 accounts) | $12.99 | per month |
| No ads (3 accounts) | $17.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $21.99 | per month |
| No ads (4 accounts) | $22.99 | per month |
| No ads (5 accounts) | $26.99 | per month |
| No ads (7 accounts) | $37.99 | per month |
| No ads (8 accounts) | $42.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Integrated with Instagram
- 🤝 Sense of community
- 😊 Positive and friendly environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤖 Too many suggested/random posts
- 🔍 Lacking search and discovery features
- 🔀 Difficulty switching between accounts
- 📱 No iPad app

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to post or comment
- Disappearing posts and replies
- Inconsistent account linking with Instagram

**Requested features**

- Chronological feed option
- Hashtag and keyword search
- Trending topics section
- Bookmarking/saving posts
- Direct messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weibo intl. free?

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

### Is Threads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weibo intl. or Threads?

Threads is rated higher. Weibo intl. averages 3.2 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Threads averages 4.6 from 2.2M ratings.

### Do Weibo intl. or Threads have ads?

Both Weibo intl. and Threads show ads.

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

Weibo intl. ships an update every 11 days, and Threads weekly. Most recently, Weibo intl. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Threads on September 25, 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.*