# YY vs Nico

The clearest difference is rating: YY at 4.6 against Nico's 2.6. YY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 34%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. YY sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Nico sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YY has 1.6K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of YY's written reviews are positive against 34% of Nico's.

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, Nico every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YY | Nico |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy/id427941017/reviews)** | [2.6 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 33.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jinhong Network Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543824069) | [Wuhan Rare Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275507640) |

## 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


### Nico

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nico/id1469179455)

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

**Highlights:** Personality tests for matching, Algorithm-based friend recommendations, Anonymous and voice chat options, Location-based friend discovery, Community feed for sharing content, Profile customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP连续订阅一个月 | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP连续订阅三个月 | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP连续订阅三个月 | $17.49 | per 3 months |
| N币充值(21N币) | $3.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员包月 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 随聊筛选包（19次） | $6.99 | one-time |
| SVIP会员包月 | $6.99 | one-time |
| N币充值(76N币) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（52张） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 人格匹配卡（158张） | $39.99 | one-time |
| 活动SVIP年会员(258) | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YY free?

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

### Is Nico free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YY or Nico?

YY is rated higher. YY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Nico averages 2.6 from 94 ratings.

### Do YY or Nico have ads?

Nico shows ads; YY does not.

### Which is updated more often, YY or Nico?

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, and Nico every 5 weeks. Most recently, YY was updated on September 25, 2026 and Nico on September 23, 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.*