# WeChat vs MOMO陌陌

The clearest difference is rating: MOMO陌陌 at 4.5 against WeChat's 3.9. MOMO陌陌 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (45% vs 32%). WeChat's advantage is ratings volume (81K vs 13K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeChat has 81K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of WeChat's written reviews are positive against 45% of MOMO陌陌's.

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, MOMO陌陌 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeChat | MOMO陌陌 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews) | **[4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 31.6% of reviews | **45.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #78 |
| Size | 922 MB | 370 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WeChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/614694882) | [Beijing Momo Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448165865) |

## What reviewers say

### WeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Social Networking, #26 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through messaging, voice, and video calls. Discover news, local services, and games within the app. Features mobile payment and health tracking capabilities.

**Highlights:** Text, photo, voice, and video messaging, Group chats up to 500 members, High-quality voice and video calls, Real-time location sharing, Moments for sharing photos and videos, Official Accounts for news and content, Mini Programs for third-party services, Mobile payment with Weixin Pay

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42 WeBeans | $0.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126 WeBeans | $2.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350 WeBeans | $6.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| WeChat Out Top-Up Card | $14.99 | one-time |
| 896 WeBeans | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9086 WeBeans | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great all-in-one app
- 👍 Convenient features like payments and mini-programs
- 💡 Useful translation and sharing functions
- 🔒 Secure and private

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Accounts getting blocked for no reason
- 🔒 Strict security measures and verification requirements
- 👎 Poor customer support and unresponsive to user issues
- 🔋 High storage and battery consumption
- 🤔 Censorship and monitoring concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and connectivity issues
- Syncing problems between devices
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
- Unreliable voice/video call quality

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve chat organization with folders and pinning
- Allow editing of posted content
- Provide better translation and language support
- Simplify account recovery and unblocking process


### MOMO陌陌

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

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover nearby individuals through dynamic sharing and live streaming. Engage in anonymous text and voice chats to forge new connections. Explore local events and find entertainment with a focus on genuine interactions.

**Highlights:** Nearby people and dynamics, Live streaming with interactive hosts, Anonymous chat (text and voice), Private friend circles, Audio content sharing, 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 WeChat free?

WeChat 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, WeChat or MOMO陌陌?

MOMO陌陌 is rated higher. WeChat averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while MOMO陌陌 averages 4.5 from 13K ratings.

### Do WeChat or MOMO陌陌 have ads?

Both WeChat and MOMO陌陌 show ads.

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

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and MOMO陌陌 weekly. Most recently, WeChat was updated on October 14, 2026 and MOMO陌陌 on October 13, 2026.

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

WeChat currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and MOMO陌陌 at #78. 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.*