# 脉脉 vs 知识星球

The clearest difference is rating: 知识星球 at 4.7 against 脉脉's 3.5. 知识星球 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 409). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 脉脉 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and 知识星球 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

知识星球 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 409 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of 脉脉's written reviews are positive against 48% of 知识星球's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 脉脉 | 知识星球 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1039749242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 409 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **48.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 191 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Taou](https://appshunter.io/developer/620249599) | [ShenZhen DaChengTianXia Information Technology Co., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/520764408) |

## What reviewers say

### 脉脉

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370)

Connect with verified professionals in a trusted workplace community. Get insider information on salaries, company culture, and career advice from industry peers. Expand your professional network and discover new opportunities.

**Highlights:** Real-name professional verification, Insider salary insights, Offer comparison and analysis, Career transition advice, Company culture exploration, Professional network expansion, Business partnership discovery

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 职业发展包月会员(1个月) | $8.49 | per month |
| 职场商务版会员连续包月 | $9.49 | per month |
| 脉脉会员求职版 | $9.99 | per month |
| 商务会员月卡 | $14.99 | per month |
| 职业发展会员 | $14.99 | per month |
| 脉脉会员连续包月 | $14.99 | per month |
| 职场VIP版(1个月) | $26.99 | per month |
| 销售会员连续包月 | $26.99 | per month |
| 招聘版高级会员包月 | $38.99 | per month |
| 招聘版包月高级会员((1个月) | $51.99 | per month |
| 职场商务版（12个月） | $93.99 | per year |
| 招聘版包季高级会员(3个月) | $108.99 | per 3 months |
| 6脉点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 60曝光点 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 108脉点 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100个好友点 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 300个好友点 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💼 Comprehensive job search platform with company insights
- 📊 Valuable salary and interview information
- 🔗 Effective networking and people discovery
- 👍 User-friendly navigation and interface
- 💡 Anonymous community section

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📞 Persistent harassing calls and SMS spam
- 🔒 Serious privacy violations and unauthorized contact access
- ⚠️ Forced contact list permissions requirement
- 😤 Poor customer service and unresponsive support
- 🚫 Arbitrary account bans without explanation

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code delivery failures
- Email notification links not advancing to job postings
- Messaging feature unreadable and unsaved messages
- Cannot reply to threads or messages not saving
- Saved jobs not appearing as saved

**Requested features**

- Dark mode / night mode support
- iPad horizontal screen mode compatibility
- Account deletion functionality
- Better search pagination beyond 7-8 pages
- Improved messaging feature reliability


### 知识星球

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1039749242)

This app enables users to create and manage private online communities for sharing content like articles, photos, and files. It facilitates easy member invitations and provides robust search functionality within groups. Ideal for fostering focused discussions and knowledge sharing among dedicated followers.

**Highlights:** Create topic-based groups, Invite members via quick link, Post articles, photos, files, URLs, Comment on posts, Search group content by keyword

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10个星球币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6 个星球币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20个星球币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50个星球币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 68 个星球币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100个星球币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 168个星球币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 188 个星球币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200个星球币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 368 个星球币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 400个星球币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 500个星球币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 518 个星球币 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 800个星球币 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Informative content
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Useful for content creators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of security and user protection
- 💰 Overpriced with poor value
- 👥 Difficult to use and navigate
- 🚫 Censorship and content restrictions

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to join or access certain content
- Push notifications not working as expected
- Audio/video playback issues
- Login and registration problems
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add mobile number login option
- Improve search and discovery of content
- Implement refund and customer support system
- Provide dark mode for better readability
- Allow users to block/mute unwanted content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 脉脉 free?

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

### Is 知识星球 free?

知识星球 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 脉脉 or 知识星球?

知识星球 is rated higher. 脉脉 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while 知识星球 averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do 脉脉 or 知识星球 have ads?

脉脉 shows ads; 知识星球 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 脉脉 or 知识星球?

脉脉 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 知识星球 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 脉脉 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 知识星球 on September 22, 2026.

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