# QQ vs 龙巅

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 龙巅 at none against QQ's 9. 龙巅 also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). QQ's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (26% vs 0%). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. 龙巅 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for QQ against 2.6 for 龙巅. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ has 9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of QQ's written reviews are positive against 0% of 龙巅's.

QQ ships an update every 9 days, 龙巅 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ | 龙巅 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id444934666/reviews)** | [2.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id957746328/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 844 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +12 | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) | [山西易通天下网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/873852876) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ

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

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive social networking experience with features for instant messaging, voice and video calls, and file sharing. It also integrates lifestyle services like mobile payments and entertainment options, aiming to provide a convenient and enjoyable platform for users.

**Highlights:** Instant messaging and group chats, Voice and video calls, Cross-platform file transfer, Social media feed and sharing, Mobile payment services, Integrated game center, Customizable themes and profiles

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 |
| 12个月超级会员 | $34.99 | 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


### 龙巅

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id957746328)

Connect with enthusiasts of aquariums, pets, and collectibles. Discover communities, watch live streams, and shop for curated items. Share your passion, learn new skills, and trade with confidence.

**Highlights:** Interest-based communities, Educational content and forums, Live streaming from experts, Curated marketplace for goods, User profiles and content sharing, Secure trading features

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ free?

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

### Is 龙巅 free?

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

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

QQ is rated higher. QQ averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while 龙巅 averages 2.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do QQ or 龙巅 have ads?

Both QQ and 龙巅 show ads.

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

QQ ships an update every 9 days, and 龙巅 every 2 months. Most recently, QQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and 龙巅 on November 1, 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.*