# Zalo vs EVNCPC CSKH

The clearest difference is rating: EVNCPC CSKH at 3.5 against Zalo's 2.1. EVNCPC CSKH also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). Zalo's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 23) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zalo sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. EVNCPC CSKH asks for nothing beyond the download.

EVNCPC CSKH holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zalo has 8.4K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Zalo's written reviews are positive against 19% of EVNCPC CSKH's.

Zalo ships an update every 10 days, EVNCPC CSKH every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zalo | EVNCPC CSKH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (8.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zalo/id579523206/reviews) | **[3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evncpc-cskh/id1107822201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.4K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 6.4% of reviews | **19.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#151** | — |
| Size | 274 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Zalo Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/822220029) | [CENTRAL POWER CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679266544) |

## What reviewers say

### Zalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zalo/id579523206)

**Currently charting:** #151 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This messaging app offers fast and private communication with friends. Send text, voice, and group messages, share your location, and discover new people nearby. It also allows for in-app games and expressive emoticons.

**Highlights:** Fast messaging with instant notifications, Expressive emoticons and stickers, High-quality voice messaging, Discover and connect with nearby friends, Easy group messaging, In-app games, Location sharing

**Features:** Siri integration

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| zCloud Mini | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| zStyle - 6 Months | $3.99 | per 6 months |
| zStyle - Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| zStyle - 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| zStyle - 12 Months | $6.99 | per year |
| zCloud Mini | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro 1 month | $9.99 | per month |
| zCloud Standard | $22.99 | per year |
| zCloud Standard | $24.99 | per year |
| zCloud Family | $79.99 | per year |
| Pro 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro 12 months | $99.99 | per year |
| Sticker zStyle - 29K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sticker zStyle - 9K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sticker zStyle - 19K | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 3M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 6M | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift zStyle - 12M | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient messaging
- 🚀 Good call quality
- 💡 Customizable features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Privacy and security concerns
- 🔋 High data and battery usage
- ⚠️ Difficult account recovery

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to receive verification codes
- Inconsistent performance on different devices
- Deleted accounts and lost data
- Unreliable video/audio calls

**Requested features**

- Ability to use on multiple devices simultaneously
- Improved cloud sync and backup
- Better translation and language support
- Option to disable unwanted notifications


### EVNCPC CSKH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evncpc-cskh/id1107822201)

This app provides smart mobile customer care for electricity users in the Central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam. It offers timely updates on electricity usage, billing, and outages, along with online services and consumption tracking.

**Highlights:** Electricity bill notifications, Power outage alerts, Electricity usage lookup, Online electricity service registration, Electricity consumption tracking, Unusual consumption alerts

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zalo free?

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

### Is EVNCPC CSKH free?

EVNCPC CSKH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Zalo or EVNCPC CSKH?

EVNCPC CSKH is rated higher. Zalo averages 2.1 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while EVNCPC CSKH averages 3.5 from 23 ratings.

### Do Zalo or EVNCPC CSKH have ads?

Zalo shows ads; EVNCPC CSKH does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zalo or EVNCPC CSKH?

Zalo ships an update every 10 days, and EVNCPC CSKH every 6 weeks. Most recently, Zalo was updated on September 24, 2026 and EVNCPC CSKH on September 1, 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.*