# QQ阅读 vs 微信读书

The clearest difference is ads: 微信读书 at none against QQ阅读's shown. 微信读书 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (79% vs 52%). QQ阅读's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ阅读 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 微信读书 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

微信读书 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 微信读书 has 28K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 79% of 微信读书's.

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, 微信读书 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 微信读书 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews) | **[4.8 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id952059546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **28K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#33** |
| Size | 296 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/292374531) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original novels, popular webcomics, and audiobooks. Discover trending titles, receive personalized recommendations, and enjoy a rich reading experience with features like detailed typesetting and exclusive fan content.

**Highlights:** Massive library of original novels, Popular webcomics, Audiobook listening, Personalized recommendations, Book rankings and charts, Detailed typesetting, Fan-created content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 600阅币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200阅币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000阅币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000阅币 | $8.29 | one-time |
| 9800阅币 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 19800阅币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 61800阅币 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading
- 🚀 Convenient Wi-Fi transfer feature
- 💡 Useful reading bonus system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery features
- 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing local books and reading progress
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Forced updates causing data loss
- Inconsistent UI behavior across versions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Provide better cross-device syncing
- Enhance reading customization options


### 微信读书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id952059546)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Book, #83 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover a personalized reading experience with the official reading app based on WeChat relationships. Recommend books, view friends' reading activities, discuss books, and compete in reading time. Visit the official website for more information or search and follow "WeChat Reading" in WeChat for updates.

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 付费会员卡连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 3充值币 | $0.49 | one-time |
| 6充值币 | $0.95 | one-time |
| 微信读书30天阅读挑战 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12充值币 | $1.89 | one-time |
| 30充值币 | $4.49 | one-time |
| 50充值币 | $7.39 | one-time |
| 98充值币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 付费会员年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 赠送好友付费会员年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 会员卡年卡 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 赠送好友付费会员年卡 | $22.99 | one-time |
| 赠送好友付费会员年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 付费会员年卡 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 付费会员年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 赠送好友付费会员卡 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient reading experience
- 👍 Huge book selection
- 💡 Rewarding reading system
- 👍 Smooth social sharing features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Questionable censorship practices
- 💰 Misleading/confusing paid content
- 🔋 Offline reading issues

**Reported bugs**

- Reading progress not syncing correctly
- Audio playback issues and inconsistencies
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Unexpected app freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Improved offline reading capabilities
- More English book options
- Customizable font and display settings
- Enhanced note-taking and annotation tools


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

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

### Is 微信读书 free?

微信读书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 微信读书?

微信读书 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 微信读书 averages 4.8 from 28K ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 微信读书 have ads?

QQ阅读 shows ads; 微信读书 does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 微信读书?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 微信读书 every 3 weeks. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 微信读书 on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QQ阅读 or 微信读书?

QQ阅读 currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and 微信读书 at #33. 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.*