# QQ vs 香晴直播

The clearest difference is ads: 香晴直播 at none against QQ's shown. 香晴直播 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). QQ's advantage is chart position (#84 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, 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 香晴直播 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | 香晴直播 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 826 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [Zhuhai Hengqin Duhang Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837889197) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ

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

**Currently charting:** #84 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


### 香晴直播

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6752017074)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 香晴6元礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首月18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 老会员包月28元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 包月38元 | $5.49 | one-time |
| 老会员包季78元 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 包季98元 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 老会员包年298元 | $42.99 | one-time |
| 包年348元 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is 香晴直播 free?

香晴直播 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do QQ or 香晴直播 have ads?

QQ shows ads; 香晴直播 does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ or 香晴直播?

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and 香晴直播 every 2 weeks. Most recently, QQ was updated on September 25, 2026 and 香晴直播 on September 13, 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.*