# QQ vs Soul

The clearest difference is rating: Soul at 4.6 against QQ's 2.7. Soul also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (28% vs 18%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Soul sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Soul holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 10K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of QQ's written reviews are positive against 28% of Soul's.

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, Soul weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | Soul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 18.4% of reviews | **27.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#99** | #130 |
| Size | 815 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [Shanghai Soul Gate Technology Limited Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057410305) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666)

**Currently charting:** #99 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with friends and family through instant messaging, voice, and video calls. Share files, stay updated on social feeds, and manage payments. Enjoy games and customize your profile with various themes and decorations.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging, Voice and video calls, File transfer, Social feed updates, Mobile payments, Gaming center, Profile customization

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月黄钻（自动续费） | $1.49 | per month |
| 超级会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 6元金豆套餐 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月黄钻 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月超级会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月超级会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 6个月超级会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12个月QQ会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 会员158元宝石 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1980秀币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12个月超级会员 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 会员288元宝石 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Good for communicating with friends in China
- 🤝 Useful for business connections
- 🔒 Robust privacy features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Difficult to register with non-Chinese phone numbers
- 🤖 Excessive AI-driven features and notifications
- 💸 Intrusive advertising
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to send/receive images and files
- Inconsistent UI and UX across platforms
- Connectivity issues for overseas users

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve account recovery process
- Provide more customization options


### Soul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #202 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with like-minded individuals through personality-based matching and engaging virtual experiences. Express yourself authentically in a pressure-free environment and discover new friendships and deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Soul matching based on personality, Customizable 3D avatars, Explore virtual 3D planets, Instant voice and group chat, Share life moments, Play Werewolf game, AI companion chatbot

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 飞行权益包包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 60Soul Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 170Soul Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 30元商品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 48元商品 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 590Soul Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soul 98元商品 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Soul币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2450Soul Coin | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5400Soul Coin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Soul
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Bad customer service
- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 💰 Everything requires payment
- 🔒 Accounts randomly suspended
- 🤖 Poor AI content moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Login/verification code issues
- Inability to post/share content
- Frequent app crashes
- Accounts being banned for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add option to change language
- Improve community moderation
- Enhance customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is Soul free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QQ or Soul?

Soul is rated higher. QQ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Soul averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do QQ or Soul have ads?

QQ shows ads; Soul does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ or Soul?

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Soul weekly. Most recently, QQ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Soul on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QQ or Soul?

QQ currently peaks at #99 in the App Store charts, and Soul at #130. 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.*