What it actually doesWeChat is not just a messenger and social network.
Actually does
- ✓Social network10% of reviews
- ✓Group chats5% of reviews
- ✓Material search
- ✓Voice calls15% of reviews
- ✓Video calls10% of reviews
- ✓Messaging35% of reviews
- ✓RSS / News5% of reviews
- ✓P2P payments10% of reviews
- ✓End-to-end encryption5% of reviews
Claimed, but not confirmed by reviews
- ⚠File sharing
- ⚠QR scanner
- ⚠Casual games
- ⚠Step counter
- ⚠Translation
Common complaints
- ✗Broken registration for new users50% of mentions
«How to register a phone number, it's just crazy, I need it urgently for work. What to do. Unless someone already using this app adds you, registration is impossible»
- ✗SMS and verification code calls not arriving25% of mentions
«No SMS and no call with the code»
- ✗No full Russian language localization15% of mentions
«No Russian language»
- ✗Cannot use simultaneously on two devices5% of mentions
«No way to use on two devices at the same time, constantly requires bank card confirmation, keeps freezing, doesn't sync chats»
- ✗Incorrect text wrapping in messages10% of mentions
«In the Russian version of the app, text wrapping works poorly, letters randomly move to a new line»
What people praise
- ★High quality voice and video calls
«Switched to WeChat, the calls are super clear, even better, everything works fine»
- ★Convenient payment system and wallet
«Wallet verified in 10 minutes»
- ★Security and absence of spam
«Secure app with no spam. Awesome! Plus you can use it to pay in China»
- ★Ecosystem of mini-apps and features
«There are a bunch of mini-apps inside, TikTok and other stuff. I like it»
- ★Fast registration (when it works)
«Downloaded quick, registered fast, code came to TG and I'm already in the app»