# YY vs KOOK语音

The clearest difference is rating: YY at 4.6 against KOOK语音's 3.7. YY also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 24%). 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 KOOK语音 sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YY holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 538 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of YY's written reviews are positive against 24% of KOOK语音's.

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, KOOK语音 fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YY | KOOK语音 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yy/id427941017/reviews)** | [3.7 (538 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 538 |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jinhong Network Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543824069) | [Beijing Xiaoyaoyixia Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499296320) |

## 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


### KOOK语音

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kook/id1501289327)

Enjoy high-quality, secure, and free voice communication with smooth text chat and unique bot functionalities. Connect across multiple devices and globally for seamless interaction, especially during gaming.

**Highlights:** High-quality voice calls, Smooth text communication, Functional bots, Multi-device support, Global connectivity, In-game overlay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包(30天) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时BUFF优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 限时优惠助力包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（7天） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 700KOOK币 | $1.79 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 服务器助力包(30天) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 单月加持 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（30天） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3500KOOK币 | $8.49 | one-time |
| 季度加持 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享专业版（30天） | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7000KOOK币 | $16.90 | one-time |
| 优惠活动年度BUFF加持 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 半年加持 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 屏幕分享标准版（180天） | $24.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 年度加持 | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Great app for Chinese users
- 👍 Useful alternative to Discord
- 💬 Good for connecting with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Restrictive registration requirements
- 🌐 Limited support for international users

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Frequent disconnections and login issues
- Compatibility problems on tablets and older devices

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve app stability and performance
- Provide more free features without paywall
- Expand platform support beyond mobile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YY free?

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

### Is KOOK语音 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YY or KOOK语音?

YY is rated higher. YY averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while KOOK语音 averages 3.7 from 538 ratings.

### Do YY or KOOK语音 have ads?

KOOK语音 shows ads; YY does not.

### Which is updated more often, YY or KOOK语音?

YY ships an update every 4 weeks, and KOOK语音 fortnightly. Most recently, YY was updated on September 22, 2026 and KOOK语音 on September 22, 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.*