Comparison

imo live vs Hilo

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

Head to head
About

imo live

Broadcast live streams, engage with viewers, and participate in group video chats. Connect with up to six people simultaneously for interactive social experiences. Premium features offer an ad-free environment, cloud storage, and enhanced streaming capabilities.

Highlights
  • Go live and broadcast streams
  • Watch live streams
  • Receive gifts and gain fans
  • Group video chats
  • Socialize with up to 6 people
  • Cloud storage (Premium)
Features
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Go live on imo, watch streams, receive gifts and gain fans. Socialize in group video chats and live streams with up to 6 people. IMO PREMIUM MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION - You can subscribe to remove ads from imo, get 25Gb of cloud storage and start your own live streams. - Subscriptions are billed monthly at the rate selected depending on the subscription plan. - Subscriptions auto-renew at the cost of the chosen package, unless cancelled 24-hours in advance prior to the end of the current period. The subscription fee is charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Per Apple policy, no cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Once purchased, refunds will not be provided for any unused portion of the term. Privacy Policy: https://imoapp.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://imoapp.com/terms

About

Hilo

Connect with people worldwide who share your interests through group chats and engaging social games. Expand your social circle, play together with voice chat, and enjoy fun interactions. Participate in activities to earn rewards in a safe and friendly community.

Highlights
  • Group chat with global users
  • Play social games like Ludo and Uno
  • Group play with voice chat
  • Fun interactions with gifts and emoticons
  • Earn rewards through in-app activities
  • Safe and moderated community
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Welcome to Hilo! It’s easy to connect with people who share your interests anytime. Exploring diverse cultures and making new friends has never been simpler. Come expand your social circle and have fun together!  【Group Chat】 Join your favorite groups and connect with fellow enthusiasts from around the world!  【Interesting Social Games】 Enjoy challenging friends with a variety of fun games, including Carrom, Ludo, Uno, Snack, and many more! Experience the thrill of gaming and socializing in one place!  【Group Play & Voice Chat】 Team up with friends in group games and compete to see who’s the best! Support real-time voice chat during gameplay to stay connected with your squad.  【Fun Interaction】 A wide range of creative gifts and emoticons make your chats more lively and engaging.  【Rewarding Activities】 Participate in various in-app activities to earn exciting in-game rewards.  【Safe & Friendly Community】 - If you don't want to be disturbed, you can lock the group. - Built-in content moderation system filters inappropriate messages and behaviors. - Report function is available for users to flag any violations easily. In-app subscriptions auto-renew unless disabled 24hrs before cycle ends via iTunes Settings. Privacy Policy: https://hiloconn.com/action/policy/Privacy_Policy.html Terms of Service: https://hiloconn.com/action/policy/Terms_of_Service.html

Screenshots

imo live2 screens
Hilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hilo at 71% against imo live's 25%. Hilo also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.3 vs 3.5). imo live's advantage is chart position (#79 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Hilo is free to download; imo live costs $4.99 up front. imo live sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Hilo sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hilo holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 672 and 290 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of imo live's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hilo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

imo live ships an update every 2 weeks, Hilo fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
imo live versus Hilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterimo liveHilo
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (672 ratings)4.3 (290 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.4% of reviews70.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings672 — better290
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#79 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB208 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperBaby PenguinPARTYCOME PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

imo live

All ratings670 ratings
Positive60.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative33.6%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive25.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative70.1%

Hilo

All ratings288 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative27.4%

User reviews

imo live

From 672 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🇧🇩 Bangladesh
  • 🇮🇷 Iran
  • 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
  • 🇸🇾 Syria
  • 🇱🇾 Libya

Room to improve

  • 🚫 Does not work in US
  • 🚫 Blocks users for no reason
  • 💰 Charges high subscription fees
  • 🔒 Bans accounts and steals money
  • 🤖 Poor customer support

Hilo

From 290 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 🎮 Good variety of games available
  • 👥 Easy to connect with friends
  • 💬 Nice communication features
  • 🎵 Good audio/voice quality

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and recharges
  • 😤 Poor customer support and unresponsive management
  • 🚫 Account bans without explanation
  • 🔒 Privacy and security concerns with personal data
  • ⚠️ Fraudulent activities and scams reported

Bugs and requests

imo live

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invalid phone number issues
  • Account bans without explanation
  • Hacked accounts and IP addresses

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow users to choose their own moderators
  • Provide more control over blocking users
  • Show who is following the user, not just the number

Hilo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Account suspension without cause
  • Card payment blocking on repeated charges
  • Diamonds/coins mysteriously disappearing from accounts
  • Unresponsive admin support for account issues

Requested features

2 requests
  • MacBook/desktop application version
  • More game options

In-app purchases

6 purchases

imo live

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Member$19.991 Month
One-time5
  • 100$0.99
  • 550$4.99
  • 1150$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 2900$24.99
  • 6000$49.99
11 purchases

Hilo

Subscriptions1
  • Hilo VIP Monthly$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • 1,000,000 diamonds$0.99
  • 1,000,000 golds$0.99
  • 10,400,000 diamonds$9.99
Show 7 more
  • 10,400,000 golds$9.99
  • 21,300,000 diamonds$19.99
  • 21,320,000 golds$19.99
  • 53,800,000 golds$49.99
  • 53,700,000 diamonds$49.99
  • 109,000,000 diamonds$99.99
  • 109,000,000 golds$99.99

Questions

Is imo live free?
imo live costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hilo free?
Hilo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, imo live or Hilo?
Hilo is rated higher. imo live averages 3.5 out of 5 from 672 ratings, while Hilo averages 4.3 from 290 ratings.
Do imo live or Hilo have ads?
imo live shows ads; Hilo does not.
Which is updated more often, imo live or Hilo?
imo live ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hilo fortnightly. Most recently, imo live was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hilo on November 3, 2026.

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