# QQ vs Mata Chat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mata Chat at 67% against QQ's 18%. Mata Chat also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). QQ's advantage is ratings volume (9K vs 1) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Mata Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mata Chat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ has 9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of QQ's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mata Chat's.

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, Mata Chat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | Mata Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mata-chat/id1243414093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 826 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [Zhefu Fang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136578296) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ

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

**Currently charting:** #89 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


### Mata Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mata-chat/id1243414093)

This app prioritizes user privacy with end-to-end encryption and anonymous registration. It offers secure chat features, including disappearing messages, screenshot notifications, and an app lock for added protection. Enjoy private voice and group chats without compromising your personal information.

**Highlights:** End-to-end encrypted chats, No chat history saved, Anonymous registration, Screenshot notifications, Private app lock, Voice and group chat

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is Mata Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QQ or Mata Chat?

Mata Chat is rated higher. QQ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Mata Chat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QQ or Mata Chat have ads?

QQ shows ads; Mata Chat does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ or Mata Chat?

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Mata Chat every 3 weeks. Most recently, QQ was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mata Chat on October 5, 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.*