# 微博 vs QQ

The clearest difference is rating: QQ at 2.7 against 微博's 2.3. 微博's advantage is review sentiment (27% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 微博 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and QQ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QQ holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of 微博's written reviews are positive against 18% of QQ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

微博 ships an update weekly, QQ every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 微博 | QQ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id350962117/reviews) | **[2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | **26.9% of reviews** | 18.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #130 | **#77** |
| Size | 402 MB | 835 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SINA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/291478092) | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) |

## What reviewers say

### 微博

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

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Free · Social Networking, #157 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


### QQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through instant messaging, voice, and video calls. Share files, stay updated on social feeds, and manage payments. Enjoy games and customize your profile with various themes and decorations.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging, Voice and video calls, File transfer, Social feed updates, Mobile payments, Gaming center, Profile customization

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月黄钻（自动续费） | $1.49 | per month |
| 超级会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 6元金豆套餐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月黄钻 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月超级会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月超级会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 6个月超级会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12个月QQ会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 会员158元宝石 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1980秀币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12个月超级会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 会员288元宝石 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Good for communicating with friends in China
- 🤝 Useful for business connections
- 🔒 Robust privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Difficult to register with non-Chinese phone numbers
- 🤖 Excessive AI-driven features and notifications
- 💸 Intrusive advertising
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send/receive images and files
- Inconsistent UI and UX across platforms
- Connectivity issues for overseas users

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve account recovery process
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 微博 free?

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

### Is QQ free?

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

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

QQ is rated higher. 微博 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while QQ averages 2.7 from 9K ratings.

### Do 微博 or QQ have ads?

Both 微博 and QQ show ads.

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

微博 ships an update weekly, and QQ every 9 days. Most recently, 微博 was updated on October 28, 2026 and QQ on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 微博 or QQ?

微博 currently peaks at #130 in the App Store charts, and QQ at #77. 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.*