# WeChat vs 百度贴吧

The clearest difference is rating: WeChat at 3.9 against 百度贴吧's 3.1. WeChat also leads on ratings volume (81K vs 5.2K) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). 百度贴吧's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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 百度贴吧 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WeChat holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WeChat has 81K ratings behind it against 5.2K, 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 20% of 百度贴吧's.

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, 百度贴吧 every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeChat | 百度贴吧 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews)** | [3.1 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 5.2K |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 922 MB | 402 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 Baidu Netcom Science & Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/372585298) |

## What reviewers say

### WeChat

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Social Networking, #30 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


### 百度贴吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id477927812)

Discover and join communities based on your interests, from sports and gaming to trending memes. Connect with like-minded individuals, share insights, and explore diverse content. Find game guides, discuss match results, and stay updated on the latest internet culture.

**Highlights:** Interest-based communities, Sports event discussions, Game guides and multiplayer, Meme and trend exploration, Connect with like-minded users, Content sharing and discussion

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 贴吧会员自动续费版1个月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权（自动续费） | $3.49 | per month |
| 百度贴吧ios端4.2元Y币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端12元T豆 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧会员1个月的使用权 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员1个月的使用权 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端40元T豆 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端50元T豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员3个月的使用权 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 百度贴吧ios端108元T豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 超级会员续费打折版12个月使用权 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 贴吧超级会员12个月的使用权 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to use
- 🚀 Fast loading
- 💡 Interesting content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Strict account restrictions
- 🚫 Censorship issues

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to view images properly
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Delayed push notifications

**Requested features**

- Improved search functionality
- Better content organization
- Ability to customize app settings
- More user privacy controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeChat free?

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

### Is 百度贴吧 free?

百度贴吧 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WeChat or 百度贴吧?

WeChat is rated higher. WeChat averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while 百度贴吧 averages 3.1 from 5.2K ratings.

### Do WeChat or 百度贴吧 have ads?

Both WeChat and 百度贴吧 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeChat or 百度贴吧?

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and 百度贴吧 every 11 days. Most recently, WeChat was updated on October 21, 2026 and 百度贴吧 on October 19, 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.*