# 脉脉 vs 阿里小号

The clearest difference is rating: 脉脉 at 3.5 against 阿里小号's 3.0. 脉脉 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (410 vs 134). 阿里小号's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 脉脉 sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. 阿里小号 asks for nothing beyond the download.

脉脉 holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 410 and 134 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of 脉脉's written reviews are positive against 40% of 阿里小号's.

脉脉 ships an update every 2 weeks, 阿里小号 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 脉脉 | 阿里小号 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/11/id718659370/reviews)** | [3.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id922830198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **410** | 134 |
| Positive reviews | **41.3% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 192 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taou](https://appshunter.io/developer/620249599) | [Alibaba Telecom  (Beijing) Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/964437704) |

## 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


### 阿里小号

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id922830198)

Easily obtain a secondary, real phone number without a physical SIM card. This app allows you to manage multiple numbers for different scenarios, ensuring privacy and preventing harassment. It supports all major carriers and functions like a regular phone line for calls and texts.

**Highlights:** Get a new phone number without a SIM, Manage multiple real numbers, Switch between numbers easily, Make/receive calls and texts, Set do-not-disturb times, Use for various scenarios (dating, renting, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 脉脉 free?

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

### Is 阿里小号 free?

阿里小号 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 脉脉 or 阿里小号?

脉脉 is rated higher. 脉脉 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while 阿里小号 averages 3.0 from 134 ratings.

### Do 脉脉 or 阿里小号 have ads?

脉脉 shows ads; 阿里小号 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 脉脉 or 阿里小号?

脉脉 ships an update every 2 weeks, and 阿里小号 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 脉脉 was updated on October 14, 2026 and 阿里小号 on October 13, 2026.

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