Comparison

轻言IM vs 星核Chat

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

轻言IM

Features

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轻言IM是一款集文字、图片、音视频通话于一体的智能聊天软件。我们致力于让每一次对话都轻松自然，如同面对面交谈 —— 简单、清晰、无负担。

About

星核Chat

This app offers instant messaging and social networking features, allowing users to chat, share life updates, and manage their social circles. It includes powerful group chat functions, privacy controls, and an intelligent assistant for efficient communication. The platform prioritizes user security and compliance with regulations.

Highlights

Instant messaging (text, voice, media)
Group chat management
Share life moments and interact
Privacy controls for posts
Intelligent assistant for communication
Secure real-name authentication

Features

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星核是一款集即时通讯与社交娱乐于一体的综合社交应用，为用户提供安全、便捷的沟通与互动体验。【畅快聊天】支持单聊、群聊，发送文字、语音、图片、视频、文件等多种消息类型。群组功能强大，支持群公告、群管理、消息置顶、会话分组，轻松管理你的社交圈。【圈子动态】随时分享生活精彩瞬间，发布图文动态，与好友互动点赞评论，支持可见范围设置，隐私随心掌控。【智能助手】支持关键词自动回复、消息群发、定时消息提醒，让沟通更高效。【安全保障】实名认证保障真实社交，隐私设置灵活可控，多账号切换便捷安全。本应用严格遵守国家相关法律法规，切实保护用户个人信息安全。

Screenshots

轻言IM4 screens

星核Chat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 轻言IM at none against 星核Chat's shown. 星核Chat's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 轻言IM sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 星核Chat sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

轻言IM ships an update every 2 weeks, 星核Chat every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

轻言IM versus 星核Chat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	轻言IM	星核Chat
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	35.7% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 10 days — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	103 MB	316 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	富全翟	Shaanxi Daju Xiaole Network Technology Co., Ltd