# QQ vs 次元喵

The clearest difference is rating: QQ at 2.7 against 次元喵's 2.0. QQ also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 次元喵's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

QQ holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. 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.

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, 次元喵 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | 次元喵 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiacg/id1661474638/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#80** | — |
| Size | 826 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [秀珠 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620702069) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ

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

**Currently charting:** #80 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


### 次元喵

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aiacg/id1661474638)

Discover and download high-resolution anime and ACG artwork updated weekly. This social networking app also features AI-powered art generation and allows users to request new categories or artists.

**Highlights:** High-resolution anime artwork, Weekly artwork updates, Artwork download and sharing, AI art generation, User content requests

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is 次元喵 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QQ or 次元喵?

QQ is rated higher. QQ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while 次元喵 averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do QQ or 次元喵 have ads?

Both QQ and 次元喵 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QQ or 次元喵?

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and 次元喵 monthly. Most recently, QQ was updated on September 25, 2026 and 次元喵 on August 30, 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.*