# Facebook vs Weibo intl.

The clearest difference is rating: Facebook at 4.5 against Weibo intl.'s 3.2. Facebook also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 14%) and ratings volume (28M vs 4.8K). Weibo intl.'s advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Facebook sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Weibo intl. sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Facebook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Facebook's written reviews are positive against 14% of Weibo intl.'s.

Facebook ships an update weekly, Weibo intl. every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | Weibo intl. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [3.2 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weibo-intl/id1215210046/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **40.2% of reviews** | 13.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 484 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Beijing Weimeng Internet Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1358216519) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #4 Top Free · Social Networking, #24 Top Grossing, #43 Top Free (US App Store)

Connect with friends and discover communities based on your interests. Share moments, explore content, and use AI tools to express yourself creatively. Find unique items and engage with creators.

**Highlights:** Personalized feed, Marketplace shopping, AI-powered content creation, Reels and stories, Community groups, Direct messaging

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter | $2.49 | per month |
| Supporter | $4.99 | per month |
| 99 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 45 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 95 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 145 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| 310 Stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| 530 Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Stars | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Helpful for staying connected with family and friends
- 👍 Useful for business and advertising
- 👍 Great for sharing photos and memories
- 👍 Convenient marketplace for buying and selling items

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤖 Overly aggressive content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Biased and inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines
- 🤖 Lack of effective customer support
- 💸 Overrun with scams and fraudulent activity

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inability to edit or delete old posts and comments
- Marketplace listings getting incorrectly flagged or removed
- Inconsistent behavior between mobile app and web version

**Requested features**

- Improved customer support and appeal process
- More transparency and consistency in content moderation
- Better tools for managing and organizing content
- Customizable feed and notification settings


### Weibo intl.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weibo-intl/id1215210046)

Explore trending topics, connect with idols, and share your interests. Discover new content, find people with similar tastes, and express yourself through posts and chats. Offers exclusive VIP memberships for enhanced privileges.

**Highlights:** Discover trending topics, Follow favorite idols, Share posts and express yourself, Connect with new people, In-app VIP memberships, Real-time news and updates

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 按月订阅尊享会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续季度会员 | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| 按月订阅微博社交会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续包季尊享会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 按季订阅微博社交会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $17.99 | per year |
| 按年订阅尊享会员 | $29.99 | per year |
| VIP($1.99) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 升级一个月尊享会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月微博会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 一个月尊享VIP | $3.99 | one-time |
| 升级三个月尊享会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 升级6个月尊享会员 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 三个月尊享会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员3个月 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1年微博会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 半年尊享会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 一年尊享会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 社交会员12个月 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Faster than the original Weibo app
- 💡 Useful for following Chinese celebrities and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔑 Difficult to create/log in to accounts
- 🔍 Lack of translation and localization options
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🤖 Forced account linking and following

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to view trending topics
- Disappearing likes and comments
- Inability to share content
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and OS versions

**Requested features**

- Easier account registration and recovery
- Full translation to English and other languages
- Option to disable advertisements
- Improved stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is Weibo intl. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or Weibo intl.?

Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while Weibo intl. averages 3.2 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Facebook or Weibo intl. have ads?

Both Facebook and Weibo intl. show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or Weibo intl.?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and Weibo intl. every 11 days. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 24, 2026 and Weibo intl. on September 22, 2026.

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