# Facebook vs Zalo

The clearest difference is rating: Facebook at 4.5 against Zalo's 2.1. Facebook also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 6%) and ratings volume (29M vs 8.5K). 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 Zalo sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Facebook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Facebook has 29M ratings behind it against 8.5K, 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 6% of Zalo's.

Facebook ships an update weekly, Zalo every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Facebook | Zalo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (29M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facebook/id284882215/reviews)** | [2.1 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zalo/id579523206/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **29M** | 8.5K |
| Positive reviews | **40.4% of reviews** | 6.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #164 |
| Size | 511 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Meta Platforms, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/284882218) | [Zalo Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/822220029) |

## 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, #21 Top Grossing, #36 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


### Zalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zalo/id579523206)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This messaging app offers fast and private communication with friends. Send text, voice, and group messages, share your location, and discover new people nearby. It also allows for in-app games and expressive emoticons.

**Highlights:** Fast messaging with instant notifications, Expressive emoticons and stickers, High-quality voice messaging, Discover and connect with nearby friends, Easy group messaging, In-app games, Location sharing

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| zCloud Mini | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| zStyle - Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| zStyle - 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| zStyle - 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| zCloud Mini | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| zCloud Standard | $22.99 | per year |
| zCloud Standard | $24.99 | per year |
| zCloud Family | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| Sticker zStyle - 29K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sticker zStyle - 9K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sticker zStyle - 19K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 3M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 6M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 12M | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient messaging
- 🚀 Good call quality
- 💡 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 🔋 High data and battery usage
- ⚠️ Difficult account recovery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Deleted accounts and lost data
- Unreliable video/audio calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to use on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved cloud sync and backup
- Better translation and language support
- Option to disable unwanted notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Facebook free?

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

### Is Zalo free?

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

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

Facebook is rated higher. Facebook averages 4.5 out of 5 from 29M ratings, while Zalo averages 2.1 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do Facebook or Zalo have ads?

Both Facebook and Zalo show ads.

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

Facebook ships an update weekly, and Zalo every 10 days. Most recently, Facebook was updated on October 29, 2026 and Zalo on October 29, 2026.

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

Facebook currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and Zalo at #164. 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.*