# 快手 vs WeReel

快手 and WeReel both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of WeReel's written reviews are positive against 49% of 快手's. WeReel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). 快手's advantage is chart position (#81 vs unranked) and ratings volume (37K vs 6.7K). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 快手 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. WeReel asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeReel holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 快手 has 37K ratings behind it against 6.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of 快手's written reviews are positive against 86% of WeReel's.

快手 ships an update weekly, WeReel every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 快手 | WeReel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440948110/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wereel/id1530922601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 692 MB | 485 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440948113) | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) |

## What reviewers say

### 快手

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440948110)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #139 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Discover a vibrant app where you can watch addictive short videos, join group video chats, enjoy interactive live streams, showcase your talents on a big stage, and create stunning videos with 30 beauty filters and a variety of magical expressions. Let your creativity shine and have fun with every tap!

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 Kwai Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 粉条币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 175快币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 280 Kwai Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 476 Kwai Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 78元粉条推广 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 686 Kwai Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1386 Kwai Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4886 Kwai Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great entertainment app
- 🚀 Convenient video sharing
- 💡 Unique features like video editing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and connection issues
- 🔒 Restrictive policies for non-Chinese users
- 💩 Inappropriate/low-quality content
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithms

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or create accounts
- Frozen accounts with no clear resolution
- Inconsistent video playback and loading

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve video quality and stability
- Provide more options for non-Chinese users
- Implement better content moderation


### WeReel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wereel/id1530922601)

Effortlessly create stunning videos with AI-powered tools. Generate videos from text or images, add smart captions and voiceovers, and utilize a vast library of free assets and templates. Seamlessly share your creations directly to WeChat.

**Highlights:** AI Video Generation (Comic, Text-to-Video), Smart Caption Recognition, AI Voiceover, Smart Cutout, Premium Creative Templates, Free Music, Stickers, Filters, Multi-Track Editing Canvas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💎 Excellent features
- 🎨 Visually appealing
- 🎶 Good music selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔍 Limited free features
- 🔊 Lack of custom audio options

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Audio playback problems
- Frequent crashes when reloading drafts

**Requested features**

- More free music options
- Ability to edit video covers
- Support for horizontal video
- Longer video duration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 快手 free?

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

### Is WeReel free?

WeReel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 快手 or WeReel?

WeReel is rated higher. 快手 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while WeReel averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do 快手 or WeReel have ads?

快手 shows ads; WeReel does not.

### Which is updated more often, 快手 or WeReel?

快手 ships an update weekly, and WeReel every 5 days. Most recently, 快手 was updated on November 5, 2026 and WeReel on November 3, 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.*
