# 智谱清言 vs AIGC

The clearest difference is rating: AIGC at 5.0 against 智谱清言's 3.4. AIGC also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). 智谱清言's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 智谱清言 sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and AIGC sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AIGC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 智谱清言 has 45 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two.

智谱清言 ships an update every 4 days, AIGC every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 智谱清言 | AIGC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6450893458/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aigc/id6470815340/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 118 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Knowledge Atlas Technology Joint Stock Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690300885) | [成都仓墨科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1668641241) |

## What reviewers say

### 智谱清言

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6450893458)

This AI assistant leverages a powerful bilingual large model to help users work smarter and save time. It offers a wide range of capabilities, from general Q&A and media writing to creative content generation, academic assistance, and programming support. Engage in virtual conversations with diverse characters and explore its many features to enhance productivity.

**Highlights:** General Q&A, Media writing, Creative writing, Academic assistance, Workplace support, Programming code generation, Virtual dialogue

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $9.99 | per month |
| 连续包月会员 | $9.99 | per month |
| 清言SVIP月卡 | $29.99 | per month |
| 清言SVIP连续包月 | $29.99 | per month |
| 连续包季会员 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包季会员 | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年会员 | $59.99 | per year |
| 连续包年会员 | $119.99 | per year |
| 清影智能体（1天） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 智谱清言会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 首次单月会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 月卡会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 29元积分包 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 季度会员 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 清言首购VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 109元积分包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 清言月卡会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 清言季度会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 清言首购SVIP月卡 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 清影智能体（1年） | $29.99 | one-time |
| 清言首购季度会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 清言SVIP月卡 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 清言年度会员 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 清言首购年度会员 | $129.99 | one-time |


### AIGC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aigc/id6470815340)

Create stunning AI-generated images with unique templates and advanced face-swapping technology. Engage in intelligent conversations powered by a large language AI model for various tasks, from solving math problems to recipe suggestions and interview preparation.

**Highlights:** AI image generation, Face-swapping technology, Customizable templates, AI conversational assistant, Problem-solving, Recipe suggestions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP/月 | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP/年 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 智谱清言 free?

智谱清言 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AIGC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 智谱清言 or AIGC?

AIGC is rated higher. 智谱清言 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while AIGC averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do 智谱清言 or AIGC have ads?

Neither 智谱清言 nor AIGC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 智谱清言 or AIGC?

智谱清言 ships an update every 4 days, and AIGC every 2 days. Most recently, 智谱清言 was updated on September 29, 2026 and AIGC on September 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.*