# rednote vs Soul

The clearest difference is rating: rednote at 4.9 against Soul's 4.6. rednote also leads on ratings volume (269K vs 10K) and review sentiment (38% vs 28%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rednote sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Soul sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

rednote holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rednote has 269K ratings behind it against 10K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of rednote's written reviews are positive against 28% of Soul's.

rednote ships an update every 4 days, Soul weekly. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | rednote | Soul |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (269K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507/reviews)** | [4.6 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **269K** | 10K |
| Positive reviews | **37.6% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#14** | #87 |
| Size | 454 MB | 459 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Xingin](https://appshunter.io/developer/708264912) | [Shanghai Soul Gate Technology Limited Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057410305) |

## What reviewers say

### rednote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #37 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with a global community to share your daily life, from hobbies and interests to personal experiences. Discover inspiration and build connections through authentic and helpful interactions.

**Highlights:** Share daily life moments, Connect with global users, Discover diverse content, Authentic self-expression, Helpful life tips, Inclusive community

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Siri integration, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 42 薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70薯币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 105薯币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 210薯币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350薯币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 476 薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 476薯币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 672薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 679薯币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 693薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 686 薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 756薯币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1386 薯币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3626 薯币 | $74.90 | one-time |
| 10486 薯币 | $219.00 | one-time |
| 13986 薯币 | $299.99 | one-time |
| 18193薯币 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 52493薯币 | $1000.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Amazing app with great features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💕 Welcoming and supportive community
- 🌍 Opportunity to connect with diverse cultures
- 🎨 Excellent platform for creative expression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Lack of translation options for non-Chinese users
- 🚫 Strict content moderation and censorship
- 🤖 Aggressive recommendation algorithm
- 🔒 Privacy concerns and data collection
- 🔥 High data and storage consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to load images and videos consistently
- Unexpected account bans or restrictions
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices
- Sync issues between mobile and desktop versions

**Requested features**

- Add comprehensive translation capabilities
- Improve transparency around content moderation
- Provide more control over recommendation settings
- Enhance privacy protections for user data
- Optimize app performance and reduce resource usage


### Soul

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soul/id1032287195)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #179 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with like-minded individuals through personality-based matching and engaging virtual experiences. Express yourself authentically in a pressure-free environment and discover new friendships and deeper connections.

**Highlights:** Soul matching based on personality, Customizable 3D avatars, Explore virtual 3D planets, Instant voice and group chat, Share life moments, Play Werewolf game, AI companion chatbot

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 飞行权益包包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包月 | $3.99 | per month |
| 超级星人包季 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 60Soul Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 170Soul Coin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 30元商品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Soul 48元商品 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 590Soul Coin | $14.99 | one-time |
| Soul 98元商品 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1080 Soul币 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2450Soul Coin | $59.99 | one-time |
| 5400Soul Coin | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Soul
- 👍 Good app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Bad customer service
- 🐛 Lots of bugs
- 💰 Everything requires payment
- 🔒 Accounts randomly suspended
- 🤖 Poor AI content moderation

**Reported bugs**

- Login/verification code issues
- Inability to post/share content
- Frequent app crashes
- Accounts being banned for no reason

**Requested features**

- Add option to change language
- Improve community moderation
- Enhance customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rednote free?

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

### Is Soul free?

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

### Which has better reviews, rednote or Soul?

rednote is rated higher. rednote averages 4.9 out of 5 from 269K ratings, while Soul averages 4.6 from 10K ratings.

### Do rednote or Soul have ads?

Neither rednote nor Soul shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rednote or Soul?

rednote ships an update every 4 days, and Soul weekly. Most recently, rednote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Soul on September 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, rednote or Soul?

rednote currently peaks at #14 in the App Store charts, and Soul at #87. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*