# YY vs 百变大侦探

YY and 百变大侦探 both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of 百变大侦探's written reviews are positive against 66% of YY's. 百变大侦探 also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YY sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 百变大侦探 sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for YY against 4.7 for 百变大侦探. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of YY's written reviews are positive against 84% of 百变大侦探's.

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, 百变大侦探 every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YY | 百变大侦探 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy/id427941017/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1366306910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | **83.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 693 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jinhong Network Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543824069) | [Beijing JiuYaoYao Tech CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437735016) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 百变大侦探

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1366306910)

Engage in immersive online role-playing mystery games with a vast library of original and popular scripts. Solve intricate cases, interact with other players through voice chat, and explore diverse scenarios from classical suspense to sci-fi thrillers.

**Highlights:** Online voice chat for role-playing games, Extensive library of original and popular scripts, Scene-based evidence collection with private messaging, Support for plot, skill, and puzzle gameplay, Friend and private messaging systems, Invite friends and spectate games

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 钻石月卡连续包月 | $4.49 | per month |
| 60钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元鹿鹿礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9元礼包大满贯 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10元幸运0-9礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元开学季礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 修仙月卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 8元招财进宝礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 每日特惠6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 16元鹿鹿礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12剧豆 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 22元扭蛋抽奖 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 钻石礼品月卡 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 28元召唤礼包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400个侦探宝石 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 720个钻石 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 心动礼包 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 48剧豆 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 85元感恩礼包 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1500个侦探宝石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 128钻石折扣礼包 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 90剧豆 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3800个侦探宝石 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 328元红包 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 7800个侦探宝石 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🤝 Great for socializing with friends
- 📚 Diverse selection of stories and scripts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Strict identity verification requirements

**Reported bugs**

- Disconnection problems during gameplay
- Inability to log in or create account for some users

**Requested features**

- More free story content
- Improved stability and reliability
- Support for overseas/international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YY free?

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

### Is 百变大侦探 free?

百变大侦探 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, YY or 百变大侦探?

百变大侦探 is rated higher. YY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while 百变大侦探 averages 4.7 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do YY or 百变大侦探 have ads?

Neither YY nor 百变大侦探 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YY or 百变大侦探?

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, and 百变大侦探 every 11 days. Most recently, YY was updated on October 29, 2026 and 百变大侦探 on October 29, 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.*