# 微博 vs MOMO陌陌

The clearest difference is rating: MOMO陌陌 at 4.5 against 微博's 2.3. MOMO陌陌 also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 27%). 微博's advantage is device support (5 vs 2). 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 MOMO陌陌 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MOMO陌陌 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.7K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of 微博's written reviews are positive against 45% of MOMO陌陌's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 微博 | MOMO陌陌 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id350962117/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.9% of reviews | **45.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #117 | **#89** |
| Size | 405 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SINA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/291478092) | [Beijing Momo Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448165865) |

## What reviewers say

### 微博

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

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Social Networking, #120 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### MOMO陌陌

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover and connect with interesting people nearby through dynamic posts, live streams, and instant messaging. This platform offers a space for authentic interactions, turning strangers into friends and enriching your social life.

**Highlights:** Nearby people and dynamic posts, Live streaming with interactive hosts, Personalized private moments, Instant text, voice, and video chat, Audio challenges and competitions, Teenager mode with content filtering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 旗舰会员自动续费服务 | $4.19 | per month |
| 6元陌陌币礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元陌陌币礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元陌陌币礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60元陌陌币礼包 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 108元陌陌币礼包 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 518元陌陌币礼包 | $77.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for making friends
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Difficult to register/login for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Restricted features for non-Chinese users
- 🤖 Many fake/bot accounts
- 🚫 Strict censorship and content restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Slow performance

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Improved user verification system
- Better content moderation
- More transparent policies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 微博 free?

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

### Is MOMO陌陌 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 微博 or MOMO陌陌?

MOMO陌陌 is rated higher. 微博 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while MOMO陌陌 averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do 微博 or MOMO陌陌 have ads?

Both 微博 and MOMO陌陌 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 微博 or MOMO陌陌?

微博 ships an update weekly, and MOMO陌陌 weekly. Most recently, 微博 was updated on October 30, 2026 and MOMO陌陌 on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 微博 or MOMO陌陌?

微博 currently peaks at #117 in the App Store charts, and MOMO陌陌 at #89. 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.*