# 快手 vs Snapchat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Snapchat at 5.9M against 快手's 37K. Snapchat also leads on chart position (#2 vs #89). 快手's advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 30%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 快手 sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Snapchat sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

快手 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapchat has 5.9M ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of 快手's written reviews are positive against 30% of Snapchat's.

快手 ships an update weekly, Snapchat every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 快手 | Snapchat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id440948110/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 37K | **5.9M** |
| Positive reviews | **46.8% of reviews** | 30.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#2** |
| Size | 646 MB | 399 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Kwai Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/440948113) | [Snap, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/446889612) |

## What reviewers say

### 快手

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

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #190 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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 Kwai Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容9.9元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容5.8元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容14.8元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 77快币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 126快币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 175快币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 付费内容28.8元 | $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 |
| 2086快币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4886 Kwai Coins | $99.99 | one-time |
| 18186 Kwai Coins | $399.99 | 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


### Snapchat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapchat/id447188370)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Grossing · Photo & Video, #5 Top Grossing, #6 Top Free · Photo & Video, #71 Top Free (US App Store)

Instantly share photos and videos with friends and family. Express yourself with creative tools, connect through live messaging and video calls, and discover content from the community. Save your favorite moments and explore shared memories.

**Highlights:** Camera with Lenses and Filters, Live Messaging and Video Chat, Friend and Group Stories, Spotlight for user-created content, Location Sharing Map, Memories for saving photos/videos, Friendship Profiles

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Memories Storage | $1.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $3.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Monthly Plan) | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Snapchat+ (Annual Plan) | $29.99 | per year |
| Snapchat+ (12-Month Plan) | $39.99 | per year |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $0.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $1.49 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $2.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $3.99 | one-time |
| Snapstreak Restore | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Great way to communicate with friends
- 📷 Convenient for sharing photos and videos
- 🤳 Fun filters and customization options
- 🔒 Secure messaging with disappearing content
- 🗺️ Useful location-based features like Snap Map

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Forced AI assistant that can't be removed
- 🤢 Dislike for new 3D bitmoji design
- 🕰️ Frustration over Snapchat+ paywall for basic features
- 🔇 Inability to disable shutter sound
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Accounts being permanently locked for unclear reasons
- Inability to create new accounts on banned devices
- Disappearing Memories and lack of data retrieval
- Inconsistent video upload and playback issues
- Notifications and chat features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Allow permanent deletion of Memories
- Add multi-video upload to Stories
- Improve customer support and account recovery
- Provide option to disable AI assistant
- Bring back 2D bitmoji customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 快手 free?

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

### Is Snapchat free?

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

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

快手 is rated higher. 快手 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Snapchat averages 4.5 from 5.9M ratings.

### Do 快手 or Snapchat have ads?

Both 快手 and Snapchat show ads.

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

快手 ships an update weekly, and Snapchat every 6 days. Most recently, 快手 was updated on September 25, 2026 and Snapchat on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 快手 or Snapchat?

快手 currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and Snapchat at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*