# IMVU vs Zigazoo

The clearest difference is ads: Zigazoo at none against IMVU's shown. Zigazoo also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 47%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). IMVU's advantage is ratings volume (365K vs 57K) and chart position (#23 vs #147). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IMVU sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Zigazoo sells 37 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Zigazoo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IMVU has 365K ratings behind it against 57K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of IMVU's written reviews are positive against 71% of Zigazoo's.

IMVU ships an update every 2 weeks, Zigazoo weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | IMVU | Zigazoo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (365K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imvu-fun-3d-avatar-chat-game/id919745844/reviews) | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigazoo/id1506092240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **365K** | 57K |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #147 |
| Size | 294 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IMVU](https://appshunter.io/developer/385604588) | [Zigazoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506036775) |

## What reviewers say

### IMVU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/imvu-fun-3d-avatar-chat-game/id919745844)

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Social Networking, #138 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

Create and customize a 3D avatar to express yourself in a vast virtual world. Connect with millions globally through immersive 3D chat rooms, roleplay, and social events. Explore endless possibilities for friendship and virtual life.

**Highlights:** 3D avatar customization, Virtual chat rooms, Voice chat, Roleplaying, Virtual events, Animated WithMoji, VIP exclusive features

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Live Room Token | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP Gold | $4.99 | per month |
| VIP Platinum | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Diamond | $19.99 | per month |
| 1000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 800 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 + 1500 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Credits | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Credits + 3000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Credits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Credits | $29.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Credits | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Vibrant community
- 🎨 Excellent customization options
- 🌍 Global connectivity
- 👍 Convenient mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive credits and items
- 🕰️ Difficult to earn credits
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔒 Security and account issues
- 🔞 Inappropriate content and users

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing items and credits
- Inability to log in or access account
- Persistent connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn credits
- Ability to gift owned items
- Improved chat and messaging features
- Better moderation and age restrictions
- Customizable rooms and homes


### Zigazoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zigazoo/id1506092240)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app offers a safe and positive social media experience for kids and teens. Users can create and share short-form videos, participate in trends and challenges, and remix content with creative tools. It prioritizes safety with moderation and parent verification, fostering a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Post short-form videos, Participate in trends and challenges, Remix videos with effects and music, Build a personalized feed, Get discovered and go viral, Parent-verified accounts, 100% moderated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (37)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zigazoo Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Zigazoo Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Verified badge (monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Mackayla2Dance's Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Jasper boyz Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Britain and Baylaa (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Anna McNulty Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Life with Lyla Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Addies World Crew | $9.99 | per month |
| Peja Club | $9.99 | per month |
| Rock Squad (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Rock Squad (Monthly) | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium + No Ads (Monthly) | $12.99 | per month |
| Zigazoo Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| Premium + No Ads (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| Verification Bundle (150) | $0.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (100) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (200) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (525) | $4.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Common Qai Qai Collectibles | $5.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (1100) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (600) | $9.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (1000) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boost your video | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (2300) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Rare Qai Qai Collectibles | $19.99 | one-time |
| Zigabuck Bundle (1300) | $19.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (2000) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Qai Qai Collectibles | $49.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (5000) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Boost your video | $59.99 | one-time |
| ZCoin Bundle (10000) | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💞 Amazing
- 🤗 Made lots of friends
- 😍 Awesome
- 🥰 Great for children that want a chase with social media
- 🥰 The best I mean it

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Ok
- 😠 I HATE IT!😡
- 😡 Can't enter app
- 😕 I don't like that much
- 😒 There's only a few problems

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Videos not uploading properly
- 🐛 Glitchy, freezing, and crashing issues
- 🐛 Sound loading issues
- 🐛 Verification process problems

**Requested features**

- 💡 Being able to delete challenges that have responses
- 💡 Being able to private chat someone without stickers
- 💡 Being able to have more than one account with the same email
- 💡 Longer videos
- 💡 More music options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IMVU free?

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

### Is Zigazoo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IMVU or Zigazoo?

Zigazoo is rated higher. IMVU averages 4.6 out of 5 from 365K ratings, while Zigazoo averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.

### Do IMVU or Zigazoo have ads?

IMVU shows ads; Zigazoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, IMVU or Zigazoo?

IMVU ships an update every 2 weeks, and Zigazoo weekly. Most recently, IMVU was updated on September 24, 2026 and Zigazoo on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, IMVU or Zigazoo?

IMVU currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Zigazoo at #147. 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.*