# 19楼 vs Folo

The clearest difference is rating: Folo at 4.1 against 19楼's 2.8. Folo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (54 vs 5). 19楼's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 19楼 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Folo sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Folo holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Folo has 54 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of 19楼's written reviews are positive against 41% of Folo's.

19楼 ships an update every 5 weeks, Folo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 19楼 | Folo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/19/id523404308/reviews) | **[4.1 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folo-ai-rss-reader/id6739802604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **54** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **40.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 172 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HANGZHOU 19LOU NETWORK MEDIA CO.,LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/460916400) | [Natural Selection Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794255875) |

## What reviewers say

### 19楼

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/19/id523404308)

Discover local events, connect with people nearby, and access community-driven services. Find real-time news, engage in discussions, and explore interest-based circles. This app offers a comprehensive platform for local life, from social connections to essential services.

**Highlights:** Local news and hot topics, Nearby social connections, Interest-based circles, Local services marketplace, User-generated content, Event discovery and deals

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 半年度会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 年度会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 爱情幸运号vip一个月 | $149.99 | one-time |


### Folo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/folo-ai-rss-reader/id6739802604)

This AI-powered tool scans the internet to find and present information relevant to your interests. It filters out noise, delivering only the knowledge you truly care about.

**Highlights:** AI-powered content filtering, Surfaces relevant knowledge, Cuts through internet noise, Personalized information delivery

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Folo Basic (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Folo Plus (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Folo Basic (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Folo Pro (Monthly) | $99.99 | per month |
| Folo Plus (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Folo Pro (Annual) | $999.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 🔒 Secure
- 👍 Great product

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 👎 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to open app on Mac
- Images not loading in articles
- Horizontal videos not playable
- Unresponsive click issues

**Requested features**

- Change text size option
- Add language support
- Improve notification system
- Enhance sharing functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 19楼 free?

19楼 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Folo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 19楼 or Folo?

Folo is rated higher. 19楼 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Folo averages 4.1 from 54 ratings.

### Do 19楼 or Folo have ads?

19楼 shows ads; Folo does not.

### Which is updated more often, 19楼 or Folo?

19楼 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Folo fortnightly. Most recently, 19楼 was updated on October 6, 2026 and Folo on October 14, 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.*