# KOOK语音 vs BYR

The clearest difference is rating: BYR at 5.0 against KOOK语音's 3.7. BYR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). KOOK语音's advantage is ratings volume (544 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KOOK语音 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. BYR asks for nothing beyond the download.

BYR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KOOK语音 has 544 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | KOOK语音 | BYR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (544 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byr/id6581486647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **544** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 318 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Xiaoyaoyixia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499296320) | [北京邮电大学](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031873632) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BYR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/byr/id6581486647)

This app connects university students and faculty for communication and information sharing. It offers diverse discussion boards, campus news updates, and a secure platform for interaction. Users can share experiences, seek help, and engage in various community activities.

**Highlights:** Campus news and updates, Diverse discussion boards, Anonymous posting for privacy, User-friendly interface, Secure community environment

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KOOK语音 free?

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

### Is BYR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KOOK语音 or BYR?

BYR is rated higher. KOOK语音 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 544 ratings, while BYR averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do KOOK语音 or BYR have ads?

KOOK语音 shows ads; BYR does not.

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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.*