# MOMO陌陌 vs rednote

The clearest difference is ads: rednote at none against MOMO陌陌's shown. rednote also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (269K vs 13K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 rednote sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

rednote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rednote has 269K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of MOMO陌陌's written reviews are positive against 38% of rednote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MOMO陌陌 ships an update weekly, rednote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOMO陌陌 | rednote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/momo/id448165862/reviews) | **[4.9 (269K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **269K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.2% of reviews** | 37.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #121 | **#13** |
| Size | 370 MB | 445 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Momo Technology Group Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448165865) | [Xingin](https://appshunter.io/developer/708264912) |

## What reviewers say

### MOMO陌陌

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### rednote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #43 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with a global community to share your daily life, from hobbies and interests to personal experiences. Discover inspiration and build connections through authentic and helpful interactions.

**Highlights:** Share daily life moments, Connect with global users, Discover diverse content, Authentic self-expression, Helpful life tips, Inclusive community

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 105薯币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 210薯币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350薯币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 476 薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 476薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 672薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 679薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 693薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686 薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 756薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1386 薯币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3626 薯币 | $74.90 | one-time |
| 10486 薯币 | $219.00 | one-time |
| 13986 薯币 | $299.99 | one-time |
| 18193薯币 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 52493薯币 | $1000.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💕 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌍 Opportunity to connect with diverse cultures
- 🎨 Excellent platform for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of translation options for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Strict content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithm
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection
- 🔥 High data and storage consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to load images and videos consistently
- Unexpected account bans or restrictions
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Add comprehensive translation capabilities
- Improve transparency around content moderation
- Provide more control over recommendation settings
- Enhance privacy protections for user data
- Optimize app performance and reduce resource usage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOMO陌陌 free?

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

### Is rednote free?

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

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

rednote is rated higher. MOMO陌陌 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while rednote averages 4.9 from 269K ratings.

### Do MOMO陌陌 or rednote have ads?

MOMO陌陌 shows ads; rednote does not.

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

MOMO陌陌 ships an update weekly, and rednote every 4 days. Most recently, MOMO陌陌 was updated on September 26, 2026 and rednote on September 27, 2026.

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

MOMO陌陌 currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and rednote at #13. 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.*