# 华人168 vs TAKO GO

The clearest difference is rating: TAKO GO at 4.7 against 华人168's 3.8. TAKO GO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). 华人168's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (202 vs 11). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 华人168 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TAKO GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

TAKO GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 华人168 has 202 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

华人168 ships an update every 10 days, TAKO GO fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 华人168 | TAKO GO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168/id1380601411/reviews) | **[4.7 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tako-go/id6744557023/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **202** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#105** | — |
| Size | 466 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [xingrui inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817669487) | [Savia & Roramy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808166680) |

## What reviewers say

### 华人168

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168/id1380601411)

**Currently charting:** #105 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

A comprehensive lifestyle platform for North American Chinese communities, offering job searching, housing rentals/sales, second-hand trading, local business listings, and social networking. It aims to connect users with local resources and information.

**Highlights:** Job searching with privacy calls, Map-based housing search, Local Chinese business directory, Community forums and groups, Second-hand item trading, Ride-sharing and business transfers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100积分 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 300积分 | $35.99 | one-time |
| 500积分 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 850积分 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 1000积分 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 1700积分 | $199.99 | one-time |
| 2000积分 | $239.99 | one-time |
| 2550积分 | $299.99 | one-time |
| 3000积分 | $359.99 | one-time |
| 4250积分 | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient platform
- 🚀 Information available quickly
- 💡 Helpful for Chinese community

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Difficult to use after updates
- 🤖 Many scammers and fake listings
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to update app
- Inability to register or login
- Blank screens and loading issues
- Disappearing job/ad postings

**Requested features**

- Improve search and filtering options
- Add more verification for businesses
- Provide English language support
- Enhance security and privacy protections


### TAKO GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tako-go/id6744557023)

This platform helps overseas Mandarin speakers find local services and resources in North America. It simplifies the search process, connecting users with Mandarin-speaking businesses and professionals for a more comfortable experience away from home.

**Highlights:** Dedicated search platform, Connects to Mandarin-speaking resources, Simplifies finding local services, Supports overseas Mandarin speakers, Comfortable home experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 华人168 free?

华人168 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TAKO GO free?

TAKO GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 华人168 or TAKO GO?

TAKO GO is rated higher. 华人168 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 202 ratings, while TAKO GO averages 4.7 from 11 ratings.

### Do 华人168 or TAKO GO have ads?

TAKO GO shows ads; 华人168 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 华人168 or TAKO GO?

华人168 ships an update every 10 days, and TAKO GO fortnightly. Most recently, 华人168 was updated on November 2, 2026 and TAKO GO on November 5, 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.*
