# 大麦 vs 虎牙直播

The clearest difference is rating: 虎牙直播 at 3.0 against 大麦's 2.3. 虎牙直播 also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 10%) and device support (4 vs 2). 大麦's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#169 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 大麦 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 虎牙直播 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

虎牙直播 holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 443 and 671 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of 大麦's written reviews are positive against 36% of 虎牙直播's.

大麦 ships an update every 2 weeks, 虎牙直播 every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 大麦 | 虎牙直播 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id513829338/reviews) | **[3.0 (671 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id871095743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 443 | **671** |
| Positive reviews | 9.8% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#169** | — |
| Size | 229 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Damai Cultural Media Development Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481947983) | [广州虎牙信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1218630343) |

## What reviewers say

### 大麦

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id513829338)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app is a leading entertainment ticketing platform in the Chinese-speaking region, offering ticket purchasing for concerts, dramas, sports, movies, and exhibitions. It provides a seamless mobile ticketing experience with discounts, fan benefits, and curated content.

**Highlights:** Mobile ticket purchasing, Red packet discounts and offers, Fan exclusive benefits, Curated content and show information, Online seat selection, Electronic ticket redemption

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 9.9元 NFT 商品 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Great app for ticket buying
- 👍 Convenient and user-friendly
- 💯 Reliable and efficient

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Forced updates to use the app
- 🤯 Difficult to get tickets
- 🤮 Terrible customer service
- 🤑 Overpriced tickets
- 🤖 Automated bots/scalpers buy up tickets

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Login and registration issues
- Inaccurate seat selection

**Requested features**

- Support for Apple Wallet
- Improved ticket allocation system
- Better customer support


### 虎牙直播

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id871095743)

This platform offers high-definition live streaming of popular mobile games and e-sports. Engage with a vibrant community of game enthusiasts through interactive features and discover a wide range of entertainment content.

**Highlights:** Game live streaming, eSports broadcasts, Interactive community, High-definition content, Entertainment genres

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 充值包1元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 0.7虎牙币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4.2虎牙币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 充值30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 35虎牙币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 35000 金豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 61.6虎牙币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 61600 金豆 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 75.6虎牙币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 75600 金豆 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 103.6虎牙币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1个月领主续费 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 362.6虎牙币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 362600 金豆 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 👍 Variety of content and streamers
- 💡 Innovative features like 3D mode

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💩 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔍 Lack of English language support
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🚫 Forced app downloads, no web access

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Unreliable video playback and streaming
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Login and account issues for some users

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve video quality and stability
- Reduce intrusive ads and monetization
- Enhance user interface and customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 大麦 free?

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

### Is 虎牙直播 free?

虎牙直播 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 大麦 or 虎牙直播?

虎牙直播 is rated higher. 大麦 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while 虎牙直播 averages 3.0 from 671 ratings.

### Do 大麦 or 虎牙直播 have ads?

虎牙直播 shows ads; 大麦 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 大麦 or 虎牙直播?

大麦 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 虎牙直播 every 10 days. Most recently, 大麦 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 虎牙直播 on October 29, 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.*