# Meta AI vs ChatGPT

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Meta AI at none against ChatGPT's 8. ChatGPT's advantage is ratings volume (11M vs 258K) and review sentiment (70% vs 57%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ChatGPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Meta AI asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Meta AI against 4.8 for ChatGPT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatGPT has 11M ratings behind it against 258K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Meta AI's written reviews are positive against 70% of ChatGPT's.

Meta AI ships an update every 5 days, ChatGPT weekly. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meta AI | ChatGPT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (258K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-ai/id1558240027/reviews) | **[4.8 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 258K | **11M** |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #9 | **#1** |
| Size | 328 MB | 227 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [OpenAI OpCo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1684349733) |

## What reviewers say

### Meta AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meta-ai/id1558240027)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Free · Productivity, #99 Top Free, #159 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Create immersive AI videos of yourself and your friends, or get personalized answers and inspiration. This app allows you to generate creative videos and images using advanced AI models, remix existing content, and interact with an AI assistant via voice or text. It also serves as a companion app for AI glasses.

**Highlights:** Create immersive AI videos, Lip sync to songs, Personalized AI answers, Hands-free AI glasses control, Remix AI content, Voice and text AI interaction

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Stylish and innovative design
- 🎥 Captures photos and videos well
- 🎶 Good audio quality for music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- 🔋 Poor battery life
- 📥 Unreliable media import/download
- 🤖 Limited AI/voice assistant capabilities
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Firmware update failures
- Inconsistent performance across iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Longer video recording duration
- More video/photo editing tools
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Ability to use without Facebook account


### ChatGPT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chatgpt/id6448311069)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Grossing · Productivity, #1 Top Grossing, #2 Top Free · Productivity, #3 Top Free (US App Store)

This app provides access to advanced AI capabilities, including text generation, image creation from descriptions, and voice conversations. It offers personalized advice, creative inspiration, and instant answers for various tasks, syncing history across devices.

**Highlights:** Image generation from text, Advanced voice conversations, Photo upload and transcription, Creative inspiration and ideas, Tailored advice and planning, Personalized learning assistance, Professional brainstorming

**Features:** Safari Extension, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, Fun Camera support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChatGPT Go | $8.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 5x | $100.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Pro 20x | $200.00 | per month |
| ChatGPT Plus | $200.00 | per year |
| 100 Credits | $4.00 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $20.00 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $40.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and versatile AI assistant
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Impressive conversational abilities
- 💡 Convenient mobile access to ChatGPT
- 🧠 Vast knowledge base on diverse topics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies or inconsistencies in responses
- 🔖 Limited to pre-2021 data, lacking real-time updates
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 🔍 Difficulty in navigating and managing conversation history

**Reported bugs**

- Unexpected app crashes or freezes
- Issues with login and account verification
- Inconsistent performance on different iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to integrate with other apps and services
- Support for voice commands and audio responses
- Enhanced search and organization of conversation history
- Customization options for the AI's personality and behavior
- Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meta AI free?

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

### Is ChatGPT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meta AI or ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is rated higher. Meta AI averages 4.7 out of 5 from 258K ratings, while ChatGPT averages 4.8 from 11M ratings.

### Do Meta AI or ChatGPT have ads?

Both Meta AI and ChatGPT show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meta AI or ChatGPT?

Meta AI ships an update every 5 days, and ChatGPT weekly. Most recently, Meta AI was updated on September 27, 2026 and ChatGPT on September 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Meta AI or ChatGPT?

Meta AI currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and ChatGPT at #1. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*