# QQ vs HuaChat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HuaChat at none against QQ's 12. HuaChat also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). QQ's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price there is nothing between them.

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

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, HuaChat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | HuaChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#89** | — |
| Size | 834 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [2021 Plus Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601181627) |

## 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


### HuaChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/huachat/id957098514)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is HuaChat free?

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

### Do QQ or HuaChat have ads?

QQ shows ads; HuaChat does not.

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

QQ ships an update every 2 weeks, and HuaChat every 2 months. Most recently, QQ was updated on October 19, 2026 and HuaChat on October 14, 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.*