IMVU vs Yaahlan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 3D avatar customization
- Virtual chat rooms
- Voice chat
- Roleplaying
- Virtual events
- Animated WithMoji
- VIP exclusive features
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IMVU is a 3D social world where you can meet people, express yourself, and be part of a world shaped by its community. Create an avatar that feels like you, explore thousands of community-created rooms and experiences, and connect with people from around the world. Whether you’re meeting someone new or hanging out with friends, there’s always something new to discover. MEET PEOPLE & CONNECT - Make friends from around the world - Connect through voice chat, music streaming, and avatar actions - Find communities built around shared interests - Hang out with friends, join a party, or host your own EXPRESS YOURSELF - Customize your avatar with more than 60 million virtual items - Shop clothing, hairstyles, poses, furniture, and more designed by the community - Create your own looks, characters, and spaces - Enter style challenges and vote on your favorites DISCOVER & EXPLORE - Explore thousands of rooms and spaces created by the community - Create your own room and invite others to hang out - Capture and share photos of your favorite moments - Follow your favorite people and keep up with what they’re creating and sharing *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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IMVU at 4.6 against Yaahlan's 3.5. IMVU also leads on ratings volume (365K vs 153) and review sentiment (47% vs 31%). 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
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.
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 153, 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 31% of Yaahlan's.
IMVU ships an update fortnightly, Yaahlan every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IMVU | Yaahlan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (365K ratings) — better | 3.5 (153 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews — better | 30.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 365K — better | 153 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 — better | #133 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 297 MB | 203 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IMVU | Mana Games HK Limited |
Customer experience
IMVU
Yaahlan
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
IMVU
- 1 Live Room Token$4.991 Month
- VIP Gold$4.991 Month
- VIP Platinum$9.991 Month
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- VIP Diamond$19.991 Month
- 1000 Credits$0.99
- 800 Credits$0.99
- 2000 Credits$1.99
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- 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
Yaahlan
- 200 Diamonds$0.29
- 100 Diamonds$0.29
- 420 Diamonds2 variants$0.99
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- 720 Diamonds$0.99
- 840 Diamonds$1.99
- 1680 Diamonds$3.99
- 6300 Diamonds$14.99
- 21000 Diamonds$49.99
- 67200 Diamonds$159.99









