# 华人168 vs Wakoo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wakoo at 78% against 华人168's 28%. Wakoo also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8). 华人168's advantage is chart position (#155 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 华人168 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases and Wakoo sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wakoo holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 324 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of 华人168's written reviews are positive against 78% of Wakoo's.

华人168 ships an update every 10 days, Wakoo every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 华人168 | Wakoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/168/id1380601411/reviews) | **[4.5 (324 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakoo-app/id6746478196/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 200 | **324** |
| Positive reviews | 27.5% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#155** | — |
| Size | 462 MB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [xingrui inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1817669487) | [Changsha Huonanhai Culture Media Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814162247) |

## What reviewers say

### 华人168

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

**Currently charting:** #155 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 (15)**

| 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 |
| 3400积分 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 4250积分 | $499.99 | one-time |
| 5100积分 | $599.99 | one-time |
| 6800积分 | $799.99 | one-time |
| 7000积分 | $829.99 | one-time |
| 8500积分 | $999.99 | 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


### Wakoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wakoo-app/id6746478196)

Connect with new friends through voice on this platform for audio-based chat, interest sharing, and life journaling. Record and share your daily moments, from thoughts to songs, and let your voice tell your unique story. Interact with like-minded individuals using the power of sound.

**Highlights:** Voice-based friend discovery, Share life moments via audio, Record voice diaries, Add emotional tags to voice posts, Interactive voice communication, Journal inspiration and moods

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Membership (New User) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack (First Recharge) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Week Membership | $4.99 | one-time |
| 420 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |
| 896 Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Diamond Value Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Membership | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2296 Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |
| 6986 Diamonds | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Warm and friendly community
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 💬 Genuine and meaningful conversations
- 🎁 Enjoyable gift-giving features
- 🎨 Visually appealing app design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Potential for in-app purchases
- 🤖 Concerns about fake accounts
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear pricing structure
- 🚫 Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Text input issues on certain keyboards

**Requested features**

- Improved voice chat quality
- More diverse interest-based communities
- Enhanced security and moderation features
- Offline messaging capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 华人168 free?

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

### Is Wakoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 华人168 or Wakoo?

Wakoo is rated higher. 华人168 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Wakoo averages 4.5 from 324 ratings.

### Do 华人168 or Wakoo have ads?

Neither 华人168 nor Wakoo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 华人168 or Wakoo?

华人168 ships an update every 10 days, and Wakoo every 2 weeks. Most recently, 华人168 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Wakoo on October 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.*