# Zalo vs SuperApp Sync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SuperApp Sync at none against Zalo's 23. SuperApp Sync also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). Zalo's advantage is chart position (#136 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Zalo ships an update every 10 days, SuperApp Sync every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zalo | SuperApp Sync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.1 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zalo/id579523206/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 275 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Zalo Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/822220029) | [Superapp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798140836) |

## What reviewers say

### Zalo

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### SuperApp Sync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/superapp-sync/id6742392533)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zalo free?

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

### Is SuperApp Sync free?

SuperApp Sync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Zalo or SuperApp Sync have ads?

Zalo shows ads; SuperApp Sync does not.

### Which is updated more often, Zalo or SuperApp Sync?

Zalo ships an update every 10 days, and SuperApp Sync every 3 days. Most recently, Zalo was updated on October 15, 2026 and SuperApp Sync on October 4, 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.*