# KOOK语音 vs avant regard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: avant regard at 100% against KOOK语音's 24%. avant regard also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). KOOK语音's advantage is ratings volume (550 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KOOK语音 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and avant regard sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

avant regard 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 550 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of KOOK语音's written reviews are positive against 100% of avant regard's.

KOOK语音 ships an update fortnightly, avant regard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KOOK语音 | avant regard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avant-regard/id6756938671/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 23.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 318 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 13.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Xiaoyaoyixia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499296320) | [Shanghai Nanteke Industrial Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1863768482) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 7000KOOK币 | $16.90 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $29.99 | 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


### avant regard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avant-regard/id6756938671)

Discover global fashion archives and connect with like-minded enthusiasts. Explore curated boutiques, detailed designer collections, and engage in in-depth discussions about fashion history and collecting.

**Highlights:** Global map of 400+ archive boutiques, Archives of 200+ designers and 9,000+ runway collections, Community reviews, discussions, and collections, Systematic learning of archive culture, Material library with films, images, and PDFs, Personalized feed based on interests

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Avantregard plus | $1.99 | per month |
| Avant Plus ¥10/月 | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KOOK语音 free?

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

### Is avant regard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KOOK语音 or avant regard?

avant regard is rated higher. KOOK语音 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while avant regard averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KOOK语音 or avant regard have ads?

KOOK语音 shows ads; avant regard does not.

### Which is updated more often, KOOK语音 or avant regard?

KOOK语音 ships an update fortnightly, and avant regard weekly. Most recently, KOOK语音 was updated on November 3, 2026 and avant regard on October 31, 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.*