# 前程无忧51Job vs 脉脉

The clearest difference is rating: 前程无忧51Job at 4.8 against 脉脉's 3.5. 前程无忧51Job also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 42%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 前程无忧51Job sells 35 one-off in-app purchases and 脉脉 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

前程无忧51Job holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 前程无忧51Job has 3.1K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of 前程无忧51Job's written reviews are positive against 42% of 脉脉's.

前程无忧51Job ships an update fortnightly, 脉脉 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 前程无忧51Job | 脉脉 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51job/id415443644/reviews)** | [3.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 409 |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 41.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 389 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [前程无忧(51job.com)](https://appshunter.io/developer/415443647) | [Taou](https://appshunter.io/developer/620249599) |

## What reviewers say

### 前程无忧51Job

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51job/id415443644)

This platform connects job seekers with numerous companies and industry leaders, offering a vast selection of positions across all sectors. It provides personalized job recommendations and facilitates efficient communication between employers and candidates.

**Highlights:** Personalized job recommendations, Autumn recruitment specials, Hot job zone alerts, Talent pool for employers, Online communication with candidates, Smart candidate invitations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (35)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 简历快推（5次） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 谁对我感兴趣（当日3次） | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（7天） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 谁对我感兴趣（当日无限次） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 无忧小秘书_简历代刷新（1个月) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 竞争力分析（5次） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 简历模板月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 简历刷新（10次） | $2.99 | one-time |
| 无忧小秘书_简历代刷新（3个月） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 谁看过我的简历(3个月） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 知己知彼（3个月） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 简历刷新（30次） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 竞争力分析（20次） | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（14天） | $4.99 | one-time |
| 知己知彼（6个月） | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI模拟面试_十次卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| AI简历10次卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 谁看过我的简历（6个月） | $5.99 | one-time |
| 无忧小秘书_简历代投递（3个月） | $6.99 | one-time |
| 职业偏好度测评 | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（30天） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 谁看过我的简历（12个月） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 知己知彼（12个月） | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（30天） | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（60天） | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员（60天） | $17.99 | one-time |
| 保量投递岗位（社招） | $24.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员（90天） | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP月卡-普通版（30天） | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP月卡尊享版（30天） | $49.99 | one-time |
| VIP月卡-尊享版（30天） | $59.99 | one-time |
| VIP月卡尊享版（30天） | $69.99 | one-time |
| VIP双月卡（60天） | $69.99 | one-time |
| VIP双月卡（60天） | $89.99 | one-time |
| VIP季卡尊享版（90天） | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of job opportunities
- 🚀 Efficient job search
- 💡 Useful features like checking resume views
- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Irrelevant job recommendations
- 💸 Excessive paid features
- 🔔 Frequent and annoying notifications
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤖 Suspected fake/manipulated reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Forced app updates
- Inability to view all resume viewers
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Option to delete/disable assistant
- Improve enterprise response time
- Display company office locations, not just registered addresses
- Separate enterprise and job seeker versions


### 脉脉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370)

Connect with verified professionals in a trusted workplace community. Get insider information on salaries, company culture, and career advice from industry peers. Expand your professional network and discover new opportunities.

**Highlights:** Real-name professional verification, Insider salary insights, Offer comparison and analysis, Career transition advice, Company culture exploration, Professional network expansion, Business partnership discovery

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 职业发展包月会员(1个月) | $8.49 | per month |
| 职场商务版会员连续包月 | $9.49 | per month |
| 脉脉会员求职版 | $9.99 | per month |
| 商务会员月卡 | $14.99 | per month |
| 职业发展会员 | $14.99 | per month |
| 脉脉会员连续包月 | $14.99 | per month |
| 职场VIP版(1个月) | $26.99 | per month |
| 销售会员连续包月 | $26.99 | per month |
| 招聘版高级会员包月 | $38.99 | per month |
| 招聘版包月高级会员((1个月) | $51.99 | per month |
| 职场商务版（12个月） | $93.99 | per year |
| 招聘版包季高级会员(3个月) | $108.99 | per 3 months |
| 6脉点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60曝光点 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 108脉点 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100个好友点 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 300个好友点 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💼 Comprehensive job search platform with company insights
- 📊 Valuable salary and interview information
- 🔗 Effective networking and people discovery
- 👍 User-friendly navigation and interface
- 💡 Anonymous community section

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 Persistent harassing calls and SMS spam
- 🔒 Serious privacy violations and unauthorized contact access
- ⚠️ Forced contact list permissions requirement
- 😤 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
- 🚫 Arbitrary account bans without explanation

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code delivery failures
- Email notification links not advancing to job postings
- Messaging feature unreadable and unsaved messages
- Cannot reply to threads or messages not saving
- Saved jobs not appearing as saved

**Requested features**

- Dark mode / night mode support
- iPad horizontal screen mode compatibility
- Account deletion functionality
- Better search pagination beyond 7-8 pages
- Improved messaging feature reliability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 前程无忧51Job free?

前程无忧51Job is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 脉脉 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 前程无忧51Job or 脉脉?

前程无忧51Job is rated higher. 前程无忧51Job averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while 脉脉 averages 3.5 from 409 ratings.

### Do 前程无忧51Job or 脉脉 have ads?

脉脉 shows ads; 前程无忧51Job does not.

### Which is updated more often, 前程无忧51Job or 脉脉?

前程无忧51Job ships an update fortnightly, and 脉脉 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 前程无忧51Job was updated on September 24, 2026 and 脉脉 on September 22, 2026.

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