Comparison

IMVU vs Yaahlan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IMVU

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
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Join millions of people around the world on IMVU, the world’s largest avatar-based social network where shared experiences build deeper friendships. IMVU is a destination with endless possibilities, allowing you to fully customize your 3D avatar to reflect who you are. Explore our chat rooms where you can meet new people, connect with friends and voice chat with anyone from around the world. Dress up, party, go on a virtual party, host an event, and join a virtual world. And, it’s totally free! Your dream life, fashion life, and virtual life await in IMVU, a metaverse where real life comes into play. YOUR VIRTUAL LIFE The avatar life is your life, make it what you want it to be! Looking for friendship? You can make new friends from all over the world. Want to explore? A whole virtual reality awaits in IMVU’s metaverse. Want to make a lot of new friends? Host an event and earn tips! CREATE YOUR AVATAR – DOLLIFY YOUR NEW SELF Fully customize your 3D avatar and show how you really are. If you’re into fashion, this is your chance to share your style and dollify yourself over and over again. Design and dress your avatar that will help you make new friends. Shop without limits and dress up your avatar to suit your style! 3D SOCIAL CHATS – VIRTUAL CONVERSATIONS Chat with friends or meet new people from all over the world! The 3D chat gives you full conversations that are more than instant messages. Talk, build connections, and share experiences together in your own virtual world. GET SOCIAL AND SHARE YOUR MOOD Change your poses, add filters, and post photos that will give people something to talk about. The virtual chat gives you a range of emotes, emoji and functions, bringing your 3D avatar to life. EXPRESS YOURSELF WITH ANIMATED WITHMOJI Take your virtual friendships to a whole new level. Chat with friends using your personal animated WithMoji. Enjoy the online social game with your friends, and build your virtual life however you desire! BECOME A VIP AND RECEIVE EXCLUSIVE ACCESS* Live the VIP life and unlock exclusive status, bonus monthly Credits and features like Voice, Hosting, and Whisper. Voice chat with friends in Live Rooms, now available for VIPs! Host your own public room and throw a party that stands out for millions of users to collect tips! *VIP Terms and Conditions: https://www.imvu.com/next/policyhub/vipterms/ • The payment will be charged on your App Store account when confirming the purchase. • Your subscription will be automatically renewed every month, 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your credit card will be charged through the App Store account, unless the automatic renewal is deactivated at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can deactivate the automatic renewal anytime on your App Store account settings. • Any share not used in the free trial period, if offered, will be lost when the user buys a subscription to the respective post. VIP Subscription Prices: • VIP Gold monthly subscription: Gold VIP + Host Badges, 1,000 Credits/mo, 1 Live or Public Room, Prioritized Support and Exclusive Gifts for US $4.99 • VIP Platinum monthly subscription: Platinum VIP + Host Badges, 2,000 - 4,400 Credits/mo, 5 Chat Rooms (up to 2 Live), Whisper, no third-party ads, VIP only avatar actions, 5% Catalog Discount, Prioritized Support and Exclusive Gifts for US $9.99 • VIP Diamond monthly subscription: Diamond VIP + Host Badges, 3,000 - 5,400 Credits/mo, 10 Chat Rooms (up to 3 Live), Whisper, no third-party ads, VIP only avatar actions, 5% Catalog Discount, Prioritized Support, Exclusive Gifts and Enhanced Daily Spins for US $19.99

About

Yaahlan

Connect with friends through real-time voice chat and play a variety of popular free games. Create your own chat rooms, send fun gifts, and participate in exciting activities. Designed for Arabic users seeking a social and entertainment hub.

Highlights
  • Real-time voice chat rooms
  • Popular free games (Ludo, Carrom, Quiz, etc.)
  • Create custom chat rooms
  • Send unique gifts and effects
  • Weekly and festival activities
  • Online gatherings and discussions
Features
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Welcome to Yaahlan! Yaahlan is an exclusive social and entertainment hub designed specifically for Arabic users, featuring real-time voice chat, a variety of popular games, and continuous online gatherings. Here, you can freely converse and enjoy fun times with your friends. Whether you're looking to pass the time or have fun, Yaahlan has everything you need! Yaahlan offers a selection of the most popular games for you and your friends, including Ludo, Carrom, Snakes and Ladders, Quiz, and more—all free to play. Plus, you can engage in voice chats with friends while you play. Amazing Features [VOICE CHAT ROOM] Join a group chat room and chat with friends anytime, anywhere. Create your own chat rooms and invite friends to share enjoyable moments together. Experience real-time voice chat with fascinating gifts. [VARIOUS FUN GAMES] Discover an expansive selection of games including Ludo, Carrom, Snakes and Ladders, Quiz, Domino, Eightball, Chess, and more—all available for you to play for free with friends. Easily find fellow gamers to join as partners or challenge in competition. Enjoy gaming within a chat room environment, enhancing your fun and interactive experience. [STUNNING GIFTS EFFECTS] Explore a variety of unique and extraordinary gifts, exclusively curated to let you showcase your personality and show support to your friends. Experience cool entrance effects that ensure all eyes are on you, making you feel like a true rock star. [FUNNY ACTIVITIES] Join us for a variety of activities held weekly and during festivals. With Yaahlan, there's always something interesting to discover and endless opportunities for happiness. Experience the thrill of Yaahlan! Engage in voice chats online, enjoy free real-time discussions, and join group chat rooms. Dive into exciting PK challenges, send cool gifts, and explore amusing games. Start your unique and delightful journey with us. Join Yaahlan now! Stay updated and connected! Follow us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568419767074 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yaahlan_official X: https://x.com/YaahlanOfficial TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yaahlan_official Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@YaahlanOfficial/shorts Email: overseas.srv@yaahlan.fun

Screenshots

IMVU4 screens
Yaahlan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IMVU at 4.6 against Yaahlan's 3.5. IMVU also leads on ratings volume (365K vs 151) and review sentiment (47% vs 32%). Yaahlan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IMVU sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Yaahlan sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IMVU holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IMVU has 365K ratings behind it against 151, 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 32% of Yaahlan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IMVU ships an update every 2 weeks, Yaahlan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
IMVU versus Yaahlan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIMVUYaahlan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (365K ratings) — better3.5 (151 ratings)
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews — better32.1% of reviews
Number of ratings365K — better151
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better#136
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size294 MB202 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIMVUMana Games HK Limited

Customer experience

IMVU

All ratings364,535 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews2,794 reviews
Positive47.4%
Neutral14.9%
Negative37.7%

Yaahlan

All ratings151 ratings
Positive62.3%
Neutral4.0%
Negative33.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative66.0%

Bugs and requests

IMVU

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing items and credits
  • Inability to log in or access account
  • Persistent connectivity problems

Requested features

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

Yaahlan

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

IMVU

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Live Room Token$4.991 Month
  • VIP Gold$4.991 Month
  • VIP Platinum$9.991 Month
Show 1 more
  • VIP Diamond$19.991 Month
One-time10
  • 1000 Credits$0.99
  • 800 Credits$0.99
  • 2000 Credits$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 5000 + 1500 Credits$4.99
  • 5000 Credits$4.99
  • 10000 Credits + 3000 Credits$9.99
  • 10,000 Credits$9.99
  • 20,000 Credits$19.99
  • 30,000 Credits$29.99
  • 50,000 Credits$44.99
9 purchases

Yaahlan

One-time9
  • 200 Diamonds$0.29
  • 100 Diamonds$0.29
  • 420 Diamonds2 variants$0.99
Show 6 more
  • 720 Diamonds$0.99
  • 840 Diamonds$1.99
  • 1680 Diamonds$3.99
  • 6300 Diamonds$14.99
  • 21000 Diamonds$49.99
  • 67200 Diamonds$159.99

Questions

Is IMVU free?
IMVU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yaahlan free?
Yaahlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IMVU or Yaahlan?
IMVU is rated higher. IMVU averages 4.6 out of 5 from 365K ratings, while Yaahlan averages 3.5 from 151 ratings.
Do IMVU or Yaahlan have ads?
IMVU shows ads; Yaahlan does not.
Which is updated more often, IMVU or Yaahlan?
IMVU ships an update every 2 weeks, and Yaahlan every 9 days. Most recently, IMVU was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yaahlan on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, IMVU or Yaahlan?
IMVU currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Yaahlan at #136. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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