# A vs CoolTok

The clearest difference is ads: A at none against CoolTok's shown. CoolTok's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CoolTok sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

A ships an update weekly, CoolTok every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | CoolTok |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooltok/id6764218097/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 50 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A4HOME SERVICE LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875791414) | [Yoboline Services Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586167656) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-4-home/id6758923673)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Annual | $89.99 | per year |


### CoolTok

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooltok/id6764218097)

Discover local life with this platform that connects you to businesses, events, and community happenings. Explore restaurants, shop deals, watch live streams, and share your own local experiences.

**Highlights:** Local Business Discovery, Livestream Shopping, Community Events, Short Videos, Local Marketplace, Shopping Deals

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gold100 | $4.00 | one-time |
| gold200 | $7.00 | one-time |
| Gold 1000 | $40.00 | one-time |
| Gold 2000 | $70.00 | one-time |
| Gold 6000 | $229.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

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

### Is CoolTok free?

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

### Do A or CoolTok have ads?

CoolTok shows ads; A does not.

### Which is updated more often, A or CoolTok?

A ships an update weekly, and CoolTok every 8 days. Most recently, A was updated on November 5, 2026 and CoolTok on November 5, 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.*