# 比咚 vs 星言

The clearest difference is update cadence: 星言 at weekly against 比咚's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 比咚 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 星言 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

比咚 ships an update every 2 weeks, 星言 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 比咚 | 星言 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 143 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [智学引擎(烟台)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712793987) | [Beijing Light For You Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502344701) |

## What reviewers say

### 比咚

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6755593579)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100金币礼包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 查看谁喜欢我特权周度解锁 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 查看谁喜欢我特权月度解锁 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 查看谁喜欢我特权季度解锁 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1050进阶金币礼包 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2050豪华金币礼包 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 查看谁喜欢我特权年度解锁 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 520超值金币礼包 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 5000尊享金币礼包 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 11500至尊金币礼包 | $149.99 | one-time |


### 星言

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai/id6760647584)

A personalized AI companion that listens without judgment, remembers your conversations, and offers unique interactive features for self-discovery and emotional support. It helps you explore your inner world through simulated space travel and journaling.

**Highlights:** Personalized AI companion, AI memory for continuity, Interactive self-discovery skills, Dream analysis and illustration, Subconscious exploration, Personalized space travel journey, Integrated daily journal

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 小星月卡 | $3.99 | per month |
| 小星季卡 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 小星年卡 | $29.99 | per year |
| 60星币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 330星币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 单月购买 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 单季购买 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000星币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 单年购买 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 比咚 free?

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

### Is 星言 free?

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

### Do 比咚 or 星言 have ads?

Neither 比咚 nor 星言 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 比咚 or 星言?

比咚 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 星言 weekly. Most recently, 比咚 was updated on October 30, 2026 and 星言 on October 31, 2026.

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