# Facebook vs 微博

The clearest difference is rating: Facebook at 4.5 against 微博's 2.3. Facebook also leads on ratings volume (28M vs 7.7K) and chart position (#2 vs #141). 微博's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 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 微博 sells 13 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 28M ratings behind it against 7.7K, 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 27% of 微博's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | 微博 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (28M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [2.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id350962117/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28M** | 7.7K |
| Positive reviews | **40.2% of reviews** | 27.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #141 |
| Size | 484 MB | 407 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [SINA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/291478092) |

## What reviewers say

### Facebook

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

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #3 Top Free · Social Networking, #25 Top Grossing, #28 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


### 微博

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id350962117)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Free · Social Networking, #169 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover the world with our app, where you can stay updated on news, trends, and share your thoughts through text, photos, and videos. Join now to connect with people, explore various channels, and enjoy exclusive privileges!

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 按月订阅微博高级会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 按月订阅微博高级会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续季度会员 | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 半年微博会员 | $8.99 | per 6 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $17.99 | per year |
| 微博问答一元围观 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月微博会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 升级1个月微博会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 稀缺装扮1个 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月微博会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 高级会员1个月 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1年微博会员 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Entertaining and educational content
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and inconsistent
- 💩 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🤫 Censorship and lack of transparency
- 🤬 Poor customer service and account management

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Unreliable login and verification process
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Improved translation and language support
- Better content moderation and user control
- Enhanced privacy and data protection


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is 微博 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Facebook or 微博?

Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28M ratings, while 微博 averages 2.3 from 7.7K ratings.

### Do Facebook or 微博 have ads?

Both Facebook and 微博 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Facebook or 微博?

Facebook ships an update weekly, and 微博 weekly. Most recently, Facebook was updated on September 27, 2026 and 微博 on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Facebook or 微博?

Facebook currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and 微博 at #141. 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.*