# MOMO陌陌 vs Soul

The clearest difference is ads: Soul at none against MOMO陌陌's shown. MOMO陌陌's advantage is review sentiment (45% vs 28%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOMO陌陌 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Soul sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for MOMO陌陌 against 4.6 for Soul. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 45% of MOMO陌陌's written reviews are positive against 28% of Soul's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOMO陌陌 | Soul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862/reviews) | **[4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **45.3% of reviews** | 27.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#94** | #118 |
| Size | 370 MB | 431 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Momo Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448165865) | [Shanghai Soul Gate Technology Limited Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057410305) |

## What reviewers say

### MOMO陌陌

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862)

**Currently charting:** #94 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Discover nearby individuals through dynamic sharing and live streaming. Engage in anonymous text and voice chats to forge new connections. Explore local events and find entertainment with a focus on genuine interactions.

**Highlights:** Nearby people and dynamics, Live streaming with interactive hosts, Anonymous chat (text and voice), Private friend circles, Audio content sharing, Teenager mode with content filtering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 陌陌会员自动续费服务 | $1.99 | per month |
| 旗舰会员自动续费服务 | $4.19 | per month |
| 6元陌陌币礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12元陌陌币礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30元陌陌币礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60元陌陌币礼包 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 108元陌陌币礼包 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 518元陌陌币礼包 | $77.90 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for making friends
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Innovative features
- 👍 Enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🚫 Difficult to register/login for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Restricted features for non-Chinese users
- 🤖 Many fake/bot accounts
- 🚫 Strict censorship and content restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Frequent app crashes
- Unreliable push notifications
- Slow performance

**Requested features**

- English language support
- Improved user verification system
- Better content moderation
- More transparent policies


### Soul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #187 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with like-minded individuals through personality-based matching and engaging virtual experiences. Express yourself authentically in a pressure-free environment and discover new friendships and deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Soul matching based on personality, Customizable 3D avatars, Explore virtual 3D planets, Instant voice and group chat, Share life moments, Play Werewolf game, AI companion chatbot

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 飞行权益包包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 60Soul Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 170Soul Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 30元商品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 48元商品 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 590Soul Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soul 98元商品 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Soul币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2450Soul Coin | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5400Soul Coin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Soul
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Bad customer service
- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 💰 Everything requires payment
- 🔒 Accounts randomly suspended
- 🤖 Poor AI content moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Login/verification code issues
- Inability to post/share content
- Frequent app crashes
- Accounts being banned for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add option to change language
- Improve community moderation
- Enhance customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOMO陌陌 free?

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

### Is Soul free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MOMO陌陌 or Soul?

Soul is rated higher. MOMO陌陌 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Soul averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do MOMO陌陌 or Soul have ads?

MOMO陌陌 shows ads; Soul does not.

### Which is updated more often, MOMO陌陌 or Soul?

MOMO陌陌 ships an update weekly, and Soul weekly. Most recently, MOMO陌陌 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Soul on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MOMO陌陌 or Soul?

MOMO陌陌 currently peaks at #94 in the App Store charts, and Soul at #118. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*