# Yiku vs Nextin

The clearest difference is rating: Nextin at 3.8 against Yiku's 3.0. Nextin also leads on ratings volume (913 vs 4) and chart position (#204 vs unranked). Yiku's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (48% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Yiku sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Nextin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nextin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nextin has 913 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Yiku's written reviews are positive against 33% of Nextin'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 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yiku | Nextin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yiku/id6737256799/reviews) | **[3.8 (913 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextin/id6754002454/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **913** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#204** |
| Size | 180 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [贝 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771245889) | [NEXTIN INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833481320) |

## What reviewers say

### Yiku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yiku/id6737256799)

This app offers a secure, encrypted private journaling experience with a new anonymous Q&A feature. Transform your voice for anonymous interactions and share notes securely to spark deeper connections and expression.

**Highlights:** Anonymous Q&A with voice modulation, End-to-end encrypted private notes, Secure sharing of notes and ideas, Voice transformation for anonymity, Private journaling and inspiration tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 489 Points | $0.99 | one-time |


### Nextin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextin/id6754002454)

**Currently charting:** #204 Top Free · Utilities (US App Store)

This tool simplifies network connection setup by automatically obtaining configurations from service providers. It supports a wide range of modern protocols and features an intuitive interface for a smooth user experience. Built-in routing rules intelligently manage traffic without manual intervention.

**Highlights:** Automatic configuration import, Supports VLESS, Trojan, VMess, Shadowsocks, Hysteria, TUIC, Clash Meta core powered, Intuitive SwiftUI interface, Built-in traffic routing rules, In-app support access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 积分 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $6.49 | one-time |
| 10000 积分 | $20.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Yiku free?

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

### Is Nextin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Yiku or Nextin?

Nextin is rated higher. Yiku averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Nextin averages 3.8 from 913 ratings.

### Do Yiku or Nextin have ads?

Neither Yiku nor Nextin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Yiku or Nextin?

Yiku ships an update fortnightly, and Nextin fortnightly. Most recently, Yiku was updated on October 24, 2026 and Nextin on October 24, 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.*