# 脉脉 vs BOSS直聘

The clearest difference is rating: BOSS直聘 at 4.6 against 脉脉's 3.5. BOSS直聘 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (21K vs 409). 脉脉's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 18%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

BOSS直聘 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOSS直聘 has 21K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of 脉脉's written reviews are positive against 18% of BOSS直聘's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

脉脉 ships an update every 2 weeks, BOSS直聘 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 脉脉 | BOSS直聘 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370/reviews) | **[4.6 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boss/id887314963/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 409 | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 17.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#169** |
| Size | 191 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Taou](https://appshunter.io/developer/620249599) | [北京华品博睿网络技术有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059973520) |

## 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


### BOSS直聘

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boss/id887314963)

**Currently charting:** #169 Top Grossing · Business (US App Store)

This app connects international students and professionals returning to China with high-paying jobs. It offers direct communication with recruiters, verified profiles, and a focus on the internet industry. Find your ideal career path back home with efficient and secure job searching.

**Highlights:** Direct chat with recruiters, Verified overseas student status, Exclusive overseas returnee job section, High-paying internet industry jobs, Strict company verification, Direct communication with future managers, Company blocking feature for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6直豆充值-招聘找工作必备礼包 | $1.09 | one-time |
| 直豆×30 | $4.69 | one-time |
| 直豆×45 | $7.09 | one-time |
| 直豆×50 | $7.59 | one-time |
| VIP账号（30天） | $7.89 | one-time |
| 直豆×59 | $9.19 | one-time |
| 职位发布（30天） | $9.39 | one-time |
| 直豆×60 | $9.69 | one-time |
| 找工作VIP会员30天 | $10.90 | one-time |
| 直豆×69 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 直豆×78 | $12.49 | one-time |
| 职位发布（30天） | $14.99 | one-time |
| 直豆×198 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 直豆×388 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient job search
- 💡 Innovative recruiting approach
- 👍 Convenient communication with employers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Privacy and data security concerns
- 💰 Expensive and low value for money
- 🤖 Forced updates and lack of user control
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to register and use

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to register or log in
- Frequent crashes and app freezes
- Inaccurate job listings and company information
- Forced upgrades that break existing functionality

**Requested features**

- Improved location-based job search
- Better user interface and navigation
- More transparent and fair recruitment process
- Ability to delete account and remove personal data


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 脉脉 free?

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

### Is BOSS直聘 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 脉脉 or BOSS直聘?

BOSS直聘 is rated higher. 脉脉 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while BOSS直聘 averages 4.6 from 21K ratings.

### Do 脉脉 or BOSS直聘 have ads?

脉脉 shows ads; BOSS直聘 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 脉脉 or BOSS直聘?

脉脉 ships an update every 2 weeks, and BOSS直聘 fortnightly. Most recently, 脉脉 was updated on September 22, 2026 and BOSS直聘 on September 23, 2026.

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