# 智谱清言 vs Smart Chat

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Chat at 4.4 against 智谱清言's 3.4. Smart Chat also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 45). 智谱清言's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 29%) and device support (4 vs 1). 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 Smart Chat sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Chat holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Chat has 1.2K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of 智谱清言's written reviews are positive against 29% of Smart Chat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 智谱清言 | Smart Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6450893458/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-chat-ai-assistant/id6765715035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.3% of reviews** | 29.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 119 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Knowledge Atlas Technology Joint Stock Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690300885) | [Corbin Winslow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888538426) |

## 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 |


### Smart Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-chat-ai-assistant/id6765715035)

Engage in intelligent conversations, generate unique images, and create videos quickly. This AI-powered tool streamlines tasks, aids in brainstorming, and supports content creation for social media and daily use.

**Highlights:** AI Chat, Smart Assistant, Photo Generation, Video Creation, Fast Content Generation, Clean Interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Month PRO | $0.99 | per month |
| Weekly Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | 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 Smart Chat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 智谱清言 or Smart Chat?

Smart Chat is rated higher. 智谱清言 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Smart Chat averages 4.4 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do 智谱清言 or Smart Chat have ads?

Neither 智谱清言 nor Smart Chat shows ads.

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

智谱清言 ships an update every 4 days, and Smart Chat every 4 days. Most recently, 智谱清言 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Smart Chat on October 16, 2026.

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