# QQ空间 vs YY

The clearest difference is rating: YY at 4.6 against QQ空间's 2.9. YY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 128). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ空间 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and YY sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YY has 1.6K ratings behind it against 128, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of QQ空间's written reviews are positive against 58% of YY's.

QQ空间 ships an update every 2 months, YY every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ空间 | YY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id364183992/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy/id427941017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 128 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.5% of reviews | **58.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 98 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Digital (Tianjin) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/656087454) | [Guangzhou Jinhong Network Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543824069) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ空间

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id364183992)

This social networking app allows users to share their lives and capture memories. Users can view friend updates, interact, upload photos, post status updates and blogs, check in, and send gifts. It also offers a gaming section for entertainment.

**Highlights:** View friend updates, Interact with friends, Upload photos, Write status updates and blogs, Check-in, Send gifts, Play games

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月黄钻（自动续费） | $1.49 | per month |
| Star purchase (60 stars) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月黄钻 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star purchase (120 stars) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3个月黄钻 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Star purchase (300 stars) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6个月黄钻 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 980星币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1年黄钻 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1980星币 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient social platform
- 💡 Ability to upload photos
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Lack of customization options
- 🤖 Poor user experience on newer devices
- 📤 Slow upload speeds for photos/videos

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inability to upload/view photos
- Frequent app crashes
- Syncing problems between mobile and web versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to edit uploaded photos
- Horizontal orientation support for iPad
- Improved privacy controls
- Faster and more reliable syncing across devices


### YY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy/id427941017)

Discover a world of live entertainment with a vast array of engaging content. Connect with high-quality streamers, enjoy interactive performances, and find local talent. Experience real-time chat, multi-streamer collaborations, and exciting interactive features.

**Highlights:** Live streaming entertainment, Real-time interactive chat, Discover local streamers, Multi-streamer collaborations, Interactive features and effects, Personalized content search

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4.2Y币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月珍爱特权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月珍爱团特权 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 0.7Y币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12.6Y币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 28Y币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 35Y币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 75.6Y币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 续费子爵（价值178元） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 362.6Y币 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining content
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Useful for learning languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Lack of security features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Poor user interface design

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to bind to live channels
- Automatic redirects during non-live periods
- Inconsistent message delivery
- Disappearing user profile information

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve channel search functionality
- Introduce iPad-specific version
- Implement offline listening mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ空间 free?

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

### Is YY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QQ空间 or YY?

YY is rated higher. QQ空间 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 128 ratings, while YY averages 4.6 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do QQ空间 or YY have ads?

QQ空间 shows ads; YY does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ空间 or YY?

QQ空间 ships an update every 2 months, and YY every 4 weeks. Most recently, QQ空间 was updated on September 23, 2026 and YY on September 25, 2026.

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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.*