# WeChat vs 豆瓣

The clearest difference is rating: 豆瓣 at 4.5 against WeChat's 3.9. WeChat's advantage is chart position (#19 vs unranked) and review sentiment (32% vs 22%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WeChat sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 豆瓣 sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

豆瓣 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81K and 22K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of WeChat's written reviews are positive against 22% of 豆瓣's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, 豆瓣 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeChat | 豆瓣 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (81K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wechat/id414478124/reviews) | **[4.5 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id907002334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 22.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 922 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WeChat](https://appshunter.io/developer/614694882) | [Beijing Douwang Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/353732575) |

## What reviewers say

### WeChat

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Social Networking, #25 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


### 豆瓣

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id907002334)

Discover a diverse cultural community through this app, where you can explore a rich database of books, movies, music, and more. Engage with like-minded individuals in groups, share your interests, and shop for unique items. Connect with others, broaden your cultural horizons, and enrich your personal journey. Contact for more information through email or social media.

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6豆米 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12豆米 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18豆米 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30豆米 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25豆米 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 45豆米 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40豆米 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50豆米 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 60豆米 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 68豆米 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 108豆米 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 128豆米 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Great platform for sharing thoughts on movies, books, and music
- 🌟 Excellent community with high-quality users and content
- 🗣️ Allows for open and honest discussions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Presence of bot accounts and manipulated reviews
- 🤬 Overly aggressive censorship and deletion of comments
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent rating and review standards

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- Problems with verifying accounts, especially for international users

**Requested features**

- Improved personal content management tools
- Better integration with other platforms (e.g., Goodreads)
- More effective moderation and anti-spam measures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeChat free?

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

### Is 豆瓣 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeChat or 豆瓣?

豆瓣 is rated higher. WeChat averages 3.9 out of 5 from 81K ratings, while 豆瓣 averages 4.5 from 22K ratings.

### Do WeChat or 豆瓣 have ads?

Both WeChat and 豆瓣 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeChat or 豆瓣?

WeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and 豆瓣 fortnightly. Most recently, WeChat was updated on October 16, 2026 and 豆瓣 on October 16, 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.*