# Clue vs Qing

The clearest difference is rating: Clue at 5.0 against Qing's 4.4. Clue also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). Qing's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (49 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clue sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Qing asks for nothing beyond the download.

Clue holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qing has 49 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Clue's written reviews are positive against 68% of Qing's.

Clue ships an update every 6 days, Qing every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clue | Qing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6744464151/reviews)** | [4.4 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qing/id6748461928/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | **94.3% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 196 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wuhan Jiccos Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1538529726) | [北京青初于蓝信息技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825877634) |

## What reviewers say

### Clue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clue/id6744464151)

Discover nearby people and real-life moments on a dynamic map. Connect with like-minded individuals through shared locations, check-ins, and personalized tags. Find LGBTQ+-friendly spots and build your community.

**Highlights:** Real-time location-based discovery, Share real-life moments and check-ins, Find LGBTQ+-friendly venues, User verification for safe meetups, Customizable interest tags for matching, Create and navigate to custom spots

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $1.99 | per month |
| 新人特惠月卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6火花 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1火花 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 线索特权包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 49火花 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 74火花 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 130火花 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 222火花 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 12个月会员 | $89.99 | one-time |


### Qing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qing/id6748461928)

This social networking app focuses on genuine connections and shared interests, moving beyond superficial interactions. It offers features for sharing daily life, discovering nearby people, and engaging in group chats, all while prioritizing user privacy and security.

**Highlights:** Interest matching, Real-time chat, Group chats, Photo sharing with privacy controls, Daily notes and feed, Nearby user discovery, AI-powered safety features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clue free?

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

### Is Qing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clue or Qing?

Clue is rated higher. Clue averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Qing averages 4.4 from 49 ratings.

### Do Clue or Qing have ads?

Neither Clue nor Qing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clue or Qing?

Clue ships an update every 6 days, and Qing every 2 weeks. Most recently, Clue was updated on September 22, 2026 and Qing on September 26, 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.*