# rednote vs Aether Chat

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aether Chat at none against rednote's 29. rednote's advantage is chart position (#13 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rednote sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Aether Chat asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | rednote | Aether Chat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (270K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rednote/id741292507/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **270K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | — |
| Size | 440 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xingin](https://appshunter.io/developer/708264912) | [Shenzhen Wisforce Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470075452) |

## What reviewers say

### rednote

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

**Currently charting:** #13 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| 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 |
| 1036 薯币 | $21.49 | 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


### Aether Chat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aether-chat/id6778032053)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rednote free?

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

### Is Aether Chat free?

Aether Chat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do rednote or Aether Chat have ads?

Neither rednote nor Aether Chat shows ads.

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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.*