# VV vs 荔枝

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VV at 88% against 荔枝's 52%. VV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VV sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 荔枝 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

VV holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VV has 5.4K ratings behind it against 888, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of VV's written reviews are positive against 52% of 荔枝's.

VV ships an update monthly, 荔枝 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VV | 荔枝 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vv-k/id910075993/reviews)** | [4.3 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 888 |
| Positive reviews | **88.2% of reviews** | 52.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 496 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Youbei Online Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/910075996) | [Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093693052) |

## What reviewers say

### VV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vv-k/id910075993)

This app is a social platform centered around singing and short video creation. It offers a vast music library, high-quality audio and video, and various interactive features for users to showcase talents, connect with others, and even earn income.

**Highlights:** Extensive song library with perfect sound effects, High-definition video with exquisite beauty filters, Live KTV-style singing rooms and chat rooms, Video and radio live streaming with multi-person interaction, Short video creation with special effects and templates, Creative writing and photo sharing with music, Creator ecosystem for monetizing talents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 420乐币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月/12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100乐币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6个月/68元 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 6860乐币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12个月/118元 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent singing app
- 🎶 Great sound quality and lots of songs
- 🎤 Versatile live karaoke features
- 🌟 Wonderful singing platform
- 💕 Brings happiness and entertainment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Strict verification requirements
- 🌍 Limited availability for non-Chinese users

**Reported bugs**

- Microphone recording issues on newer devices
- Difficulty logging out and re-authenticating

**Requested features**

- Expand song library for international users
- Improve user management and data privacy
- Provide English language support


### 荔枝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053)

Discover a world of audio content, from insightful podcasts to engaging live streams. Connect with creators, share stories, and find your daily dose of entertainment and knowledge.

**Highlights:** Curated podcast library, Daily recommended content, Live audio rooms, Interactive chat and social features, User-friendly recording tools, Diverse audio content including dramas and novels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 守护团 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 126金币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 210金币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350金币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1036金币 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 1806金币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2716金币 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 🎧 Good audio content
- 💕 Favorite hosts/shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤑 Excessive monetization
- 🤖 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable network connectivity
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Account registration and login problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable playback controls
- Offline listening mode
- Support for international users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VV free?

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

### Is 荔枝 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VV or 荔枝?

VV is rated higher. VV averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while 荔枝 averages 4.3 from 888 ratings.

### Do VV or 荔枝 have ads?

荔枝 shows ads; VV does not.

### Which is updated more often, VV or 荔枝?

VV ships an update monthly, and 荔枝 every 3 weeks. Most recently, VV was updated on September 24, 2026 and 荔枝 on September 24, 2026.

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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.*