# X vs Quora

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Quora at none against X's 25. Quora also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 44%). X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (11M vs 451K). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per month. Quora asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for X against 4.7 for Quora. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 11M ratings behind it against 451K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of X's written reviews are positive against 71% of Quora's.

X ships an update every 3 days, Quora every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Quora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (11M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271/reviews) | **[4.7 (451K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quora/id456034437/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11M** | 451K |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#1** | #40 |
| Size | 619 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [X Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/296415947) | [Quora, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456034440) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x/id333903271)

**Currently charting:** #1 Top Free · News, #1 Top Grossing · News, #39 Top Free, #51 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Connect with a global community in real-time for breaking news, live events, and conversations. Share your thoughts, discover trending topics, and engage with diverse perspectives. Features include an AI assistant, live audio/video, and private messaging.

**Highlights:** Real-time breaking news updates, Post thoughts, photos, and videos, AI assistant for news summaries, Live audio and video streaming, Direct messaging with connections, Community building around interests

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| @FatKidDeals Subscription | $1.00 | per month |
| @Rainmaker1973 Subscription | $2.00 | per month |
| @pulte Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @Zirksee Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| @TheBabylonBee Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @jacksonhinklle Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @DataRepublican Subscription | $3.00 | per month |
| @elonmusk Subscription | $4.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Monthly) | $4.00 | per month |
| @stevewilldoit Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @robbystarbuck Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @MikeBenzCyber Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @RealAlexJones Subscription | $5.00 | per month |
| @C__Herridge Subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| @shellenberger Subscription | $9.00 | per month |
| @shreyas Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| X Premium (Monthly) | $11.00 | per month |
| @Jake__Wujastyk Subscription | $14.00 | per month |
| @Banana3Stocks Subscription | $40.00 | per month |
| X Premium Basic (Annual) | $42.00 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Monthly) | $50.00 | per month |
| X Premium (Annual) | $114.99 | per year |
| X Premium Plus (Annual) | $490.00 | per year |
| Promote Post for $25 | $25.00 | one-time |
| Promote Post for $50 | $50.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient platform
- 💡 Diverse range of content and discussions
- 👍 Useful for news and information sharing
- 🌐 Global connectivity and exchange of ideas

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and technical issues
- 🤖 Proliferation of bots and spam accounts
- 🔒 Concerns over censorship and lack of free speech
- 💰 Paywalled features and monetization efforts

**Reported bugs**

- Account suspension and lockout issues
- Inconsistent app performance and UI changes
- Unreliable notification system
- Inability to view deleted or suspended accounts

**Requested features**

- Edit tweet option
- Improved content moderation and enforcement of rules
- Customizable feed and better user control over content
- Enhanced privacy and data protection measures


### Quora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quora/id456034437)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · News (US App Store)

This platform allows users to ask questions on any topic and receive insightful answers from a global community. Discover personalized content, follow subjects of interest, and share your own expertise to contribute to a vast repository of knowledge.

**Highlights:** Ask questions on any subject, Receive helpful answers, Follow topics and browse content, Learn from credible sources, Answer questions and share knowledge

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤗 Helpful and insightful community
- 🧠 Diverse range of topics and knowledge
- 📚 Ability to learn from others' experiences
- 🙌 Appreciation for the platform

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frustration with bot-generated or low-quality questions
- 🔒 Concerns about moderation and censorship
- 🛑 Forced to use the app instead of the website
- 🔋 High battery consumption and performance issues with the app

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Issues with text selection and formatting
- Notifications and login problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to bookmark or save answers
- Improved search and navigation
- Better moderation and enforcement of community guidelines
- Option to use the website without being forced to the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Quora free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Quora?

Quora is rated higher. X averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11M ratings, while Quora averages 4.7 from 451K ratings.

### Do X or Quora have ads?

X shows ads; Quora does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Quora?

X ships an update every 3 days, and Quora every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quora on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, X or Quora?

X currently peaks at #1 in the App Store charts, and Quora at #40. 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.*