# Microsoft Bing Search vs Poe

The clearest difference is ads: Poe at none against Microsoft Bing Search's shown. Microsoft Bing Search's advantage is ratings volume (295K vs 54K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Microsoft Bing Search sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $20.00 per month and Poe sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Microsoft Bing Search against 4.7 for Poe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Microsoft Bing Search has 295K ratings behind it against 54K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 54% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Microsoft Bing Search | Poe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (295K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-bing-search/id345323231/reviews) | [4.7 (54K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poe-fast-ai-chat/id1640745955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **295K** | 54K |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | #136 |
| Size | 260 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) | [Quora, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/456034440) |

## What reviewers say

### Microsoft Bing Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microsoft-bing-search/id345323231)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app provides fast, AI-powered search results with curated answers and summaries. It helps users discover information more efficiently, explore topics deeper with suggested follow-ups, and create images from text. It also offers features like visual search, voice search, and rewards.

**Highlights:** AI-powered search and curated answers, Image creation from text, Visual and voice search, Microsoft Rewards integration, Personalized homepage updates, Weather forecasts

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro | $20.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and efficient
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 👍 Useful features and tools
- 🤖 Impressive AI capabilities
- 💰 Rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and buggy
- 📉 Declining user experience
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing interface
- 🤖 AI limitations and inaccuracies
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards points not tracking correctly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Search bar text size issues
- Disappearing Rewards tab
- Inconsistent daily check-in functionality

**Requested features**

- Restore previous tab functionality
- Customizable home screen
- Improved Microsoft Rewards integration
- Ability to disable news/ads on home screen
- Better image search and generation tools


### Poe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poe-fast-ai-chat/id1640745955)

**Currently charting:** #136 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Access multiple advanced AI models and generative tools in one application. Engage in conversational AI, create multimedia content, and build custom chatbots for various tasks. Offers both free and subscription-based AI models.

**Highlights:** Access to leading AI models, Multimedia generation (images/videos), Create and customize chatbots, Compare multiple AI responses, AI-powered web search, Chat with uploaded files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Poe Monthly Subscription - Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| Poe Monthly Subscription - Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Poe Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Poe Annual Subscription - Basic | $49.99 | per year |
| Poe Annual Subscription - Plus | $199.99 | per year |
| Poe Yearly Subscription | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Versatile AI chatbots
- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Helpful for various tasks
- 👍 Detailed and informative responses
- 👍 Customizable bots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires phone number and email
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes occasionally
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🔒 Subscription model is expensive
- 🔒 Strict content filters

**Reported bugs**

- Login and signup issues
- Frequent disconnections from bots
- Inconsistent formatting and layout
- Delayed or unresponsive bot replies

**Requested features**

- Ability to search for specific bots
- Option to save and retrieve chat history
- Easier bot customization
- Reduced message limits for free users
- Improved context preservation between messages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Microsoft Bing Search free?

Microsoft Bing Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Poe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Microsoft Bing Search or Poe?

Microsoft Bing Search and Poe are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 295K and 54K ratings respectively.

### Do Microsoft Bing Search or Poe have ads?

Microsoft Bing Search shows ads; Poe does not.

### Which is updated more often, Microsoft Bing Search or Poe?

Microsoft Bing Search ships an update every 10 days, and Poe every 10 days. Most recently, Microsoft Bing Search was updated on September 25, 2026 and Poe on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Microsoft Bing Search or Poe?

Microsoft Bing Search currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and Poe at #136. 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.*