# 微博 vs rednote

The clearest difference is rating: rednote at 4.9 against 微博's 2.3. rednote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (269K vs 7.7K). 微博's advantage is device support (5 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 微博 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and rednote sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

rednote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rednote has 269K ratings behind it against 7.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of 微博's written reviews are positive against 38% of rednote's.

微博 ships an update weekly, rednote every 4 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 微博 | rednote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (7.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id350962117/reviews) | **[4.9 (269K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7.7K | **269K** |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | **37.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #163 | **#13** |
| Size | 407 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SINA Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/291478092) | [Xingin](https://appshunter.io/developer/708264912) |

## What reviewers say

### 微博

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Free · Social Networking, #194 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


### rednote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #43 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with a global community to share your daily life, from hobbies and interests to personal experiences. Discover inspiration and build connections through authentic and helpful interactions.

**Highlights:** Share daily life moments, Connect with global users, Discover diverse content, Authentic self-expression, Helpful life tips, Inclusive community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 105薯币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 210薯币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350薯币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 476 薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 476薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 672薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 679薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 693薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686 薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 756薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1386 薯币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3626 薯币 | $74.90 | one-time |
| 10486 薯币 | $219.00 | one-time |
| 13986 薯币 | $299.99 | one-time |
| 18193薯币 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 52493薯币 | $1000.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💕 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌍 Opportunity to connect with diverse cultures
- 🎨 Excellent platform for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of translation options for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Strict content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithm
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection
- 🔥 High data and storage consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to load images and videos consistently
- Unexpected account bans or restrictions
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Add comprehensive translation capabilities
- Improve transparency around content moderation
- Provide more control over recommendation settings
- Enhance privacy protections for user data
- Optimize app performance and reduce resource usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 微博 free?

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

### Is rednote free?

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

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

rednote is rated higher. 微博 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 7.7K ratings, while rednote averages 4.9 from 269K ratings.

### Do 微博 or rednote have ads?

微博 shows ads; rednote does not.

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

微博 ships an update weekly, and rednote every 4 days. Most recently, 微博 was updated on September 25, 2026 and rednote on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 微博 or rednote?

微博 currently peaks at #163 in the App Store charts, and rednote at #13. 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.*