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Yalla

45
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Yalla is a social voice chat app that offers a platform for connecting with people globally, but recent updates and persistent issues with account management, technical glitches, and high in-app purchase costs have led to significant user dissatisfaction.

4.2★ lifetime (7,896) Free + in-app purchases since 2016 by Yalla Technology FZ-LLC updated 0.4 mo ago recent negative 35% 120 reviews across 2 regions
Account Issues In-App Purchases & Economy Technical Performance & Bugs Updates & Features Community & Moderation Social Connection
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recent reviews across 2 regions, vs the 4.2★ lifetime average

Yalla is a social networking application focused on voice chat, allowing users to connect with friends and participate in various activities like games and cultural discussions R44R68R72. While some users praise its ability to foster connections and provide entertainment, many recent reviews highlight critical problems with account bans, expensive in-app purchases, and technical performance issues.

What users like

  • Facilitates social connection and making new friends globallyR44R72R80
  • Offers various engaging activities including games, competitions, and cultural discussionsR44R68R72
  • Some users find the app enjoyable and a good way to pass timeR5R19R29R115

What users complain about

  • Frequent and unjustified account bans or deactivations are reported, often without clear reasons or recourseR1R15R27R102
  • In-app purchases, particularly for coins, are considered excessively expensive and users report issues with gold disappearing or being frozenR6R12R20R88
  • Users experience numerous technical issues, including app crashes, freezing, audio/chat delays, and login problemsR10R16R33R37
  • Customer support is unresponsive or unhelpful, especially regarding account issues and technical problemsR28R31R34R103
  • Concerns about privacy, data security, and alleged exploitation or scamming practices by the app or its administrationR1R11R47R48
  • Recent updates are often criticized for worsening the user experience, removing popular features, or introducing new problemsR3R14R52R81

Latest update · v3.5.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

1. تم إضافة نظام ألقاب الشرف - احصل على ألقاب الشرف الخاصة بك وارتدِها الآن! 2. تحسينات أخرى وإصلاح بعض الأخطاء. 1. Added Honor Title System - Obtain and wear your honor titles! 2. Other improvements and bug fixes.

Recurring themes

Account Issues negative
Many users report their accounts being banned or deactivated without clear reasons, often after spending money or time on the app. There are also complaints about difficulty deleting accounts or recovering access.R1R15R22R27
In-App Purchases & Economy negative
Users widely complain about the high cost of in-app coins and other items. There are reports of purchased gold disappearing or being frozen, and difficulties with payment processing. Some reviews suggest the app uses exploitative or scamming practices related to charging.R1R6R11R12
Technical Performance & Bugs negative
A significant number of users report various technical problems, including the app freezing, crashing, delayed text and audio, and issues with specific features like GIF profiles or login via social media. The developer's notes mention 'bug fixes,' but recent reviews contradict this with ongoing reports of issues.R10R16R23R33
Updates & Features negative
Many users express strong dissatisfaction with recent updates, stating they have worsened the app, removed desired features (like the 'lucky bag' or old ID marks), or introduced undesirable changes to the interface and functionality. The new 'Honor Title System' mentioned in release notes is not widely discussed positively.R3R10R13R14
Community & Moderation negative
Some reviews highlight a problematic community with issues like trolling, abuse, inappropriate content, and a lack of effective moderation. There are also complaints about unfair treatment or 'racism' from administration.R15R18R21R23
Social Connection positive
Despite the issues, a core positive theme is the app's ability to connect people, facilitate friendships, and provide a platform for social interaction and cultural exchange.R44R45R64R68

Who it's for

Yalla is for individuals looking for a voice chat social platform to connect with people globally, make new friends, and engage in various online activities R44R72. It might appeal to those who enjoy a lively, interactive online community, especially if they are willing to overlook significant technical and administrative issues. It is NOT for users who prioritize reliable account security, fair in-app purchase pricing, responsive customer support, or a consistently stable and bug-free application experience R1R6R10R28.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew heavily negative, which contrasts with the lifetime rating of 4.2. This suggests a significant decline in user satisfaction over time, particularly with recent updates. While there are positive reviews, they are often general praise or express appreciation for the social aspect, without detailing specific features or addressing the common complaints. The negative reviews are highly specific and consistent across multiple users and regions.

Frequently asked

Is Yalla free to use?
Yalla is free to download and use, but it includes in-app purchases for items like coins, which many users find to be very expensive R6R88.
What are the main problems with Yalla?
The main problems reported by users include frequent and unjustified account bans, high costs and issues with in-app purchases (e.g., disappearing gold), numerous technical glitches like freezing and crashing, and unresponsive customer support R1R6R10R28.
Does Yalla have an English language option?
One user asked if there is an English language option, suggesting it might not be immediately obvious or fully supported R4, while another mentioned it's good for practicing English R110.
Are there issues with Yalla's updates?
Yes, many users report that recent updates have made the app worse, introducing new bugs, causing performance issues, or removing features that users enjoyed R3R14R52R81.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R44] 5/5 · US A big shout-out to yalla: I’ve been using this app for a good amount of time , my experience has been superb so far👌👌. After joining in yalla, everyone welcomed me like a family and I became one of them eventually. Here, I’ve been talking to different people, making friends, playing games , earning gifts and doing many other lucrative activities. This app has made my online time worthwhile. ❤️❤️
  2. [R72] 5/5 · US Yalla Live: Yalla Live is a very good program where you can meet friends from all over the world, talk on mics, text chat, private chat, participate in contests and games within the app. I thank all the developers and staff of Yalla Live for their amazing effort. As Iraqis, we have enjoyed it greatly and met new people and friends we didn't know outside of Yalla. Thank you for your efforts. · translated
  3. [R80] 5/5 · US Yalla Live: Yalla Live is a very good program where you can meet friends from all over the world, talk on mics, text chat, private chat, participate in contests and games within the app. I thank all the developers and staff of Yalla Live for their amazing effort. · translated
  4. [R68] 5/5 · US That app is more than magnificent; a good app, blessed is he who made it, Shwash🐎🐎: Yalla is one of the best social networking apps. In addition, users can benefit from others' experiences and update their information from cultural rooms. Many talents are refined and discussed there. Special thanks to everyone who contributed good information to others. And thanks to those in charge of the Yalla program. Regards, Shwash- 🐎🐎shwash · translated
  5. [R5] 5/5 · US Very beautiful: I liked it. · translated
  6. [R19] 5/5 · US Great app. I love it👏: I love this app… very easy to use 👏
  7. [R29] 5/5 · US NEXT BIG THING!!!: Fun and easy to use
  8. [R115] 5/5 · GB Yalla: Fun and perfect for time spending
  9. [R1] 1/5 · US Complete: We are filing a complaint against the Yalla app because they accept bribes from users in exchange for money and personal connections. They also ban our accounts, which have not violated their rules and policies. We have evidence, including user testimonies stating that they know individuals working
  10. [R15] 1/5 · US You get banned for no reason: You talk for a long time and then get banned for no reason by fake accounts and a biased administration. I was banned for no reason, which is unacceptable to many users, and they will switch to another app besides Yalla Live because of their methods and lack of clarification for any complaint, even when a complaint is filed, they respond with policies, and no policy mentioned in the app was violated 👎 · translated
  11. [R27] 1/5 · US Failed app: A failed app and a failed company that doesn't respect subscribers' privacy. Every time I create an account, they disable it. Damn such a company and such a failed app. · translated
  12. [R102] 1/5 · GB accounts getting banned: Absolutely disgusting the way accounts are getting banned for fake reporting my account is 49 level and got banned for fake reports and yalla is unable to solve it
  13. [R6] 1/5 · US Coins: Too much expensive the coins
  14. [R12] 1/5 · US Attention: Yalla give me 280 gold the next day it all disappear bc they want me to buy it with my credit card. This app is scamming people and people don’t even know about it. I deleted it
  15. [R20] 1/5 · US Frozen gold issue: Frozn my gold
  16. [R88] 5/5 · US Unfortunately: They are exaggerating the price of coins, which is $400. I hope they reduce the price to be reasonable. Even the logo is very expensive and exaggerated. But it's a beautiful app, and I hope you add a connected mic between two parties in private accounts, not just voice notes. It would also be nice to be able to send a gift to someone privately. I hope the app has a support room for complaints or suggestions 🖤🌸💕 Thank you for your hospitality in the app. I really enjoyed it. But there are some errors. · translated
  17. [R10] 1/5 · US Constant lagging, why?: Why is the update so bad? · translated
  18. [R16] 1/5 · US Latest update: After the latest update, the app lags and text doesn't show up. · translated
  19. [R33] 1/5 · US Yalla Live: Hello, I thank you for updating the app and for its features. However, I ask you to update the app again to solve the problem of lagging, voice cutting, and delayed images and chat. Thank you. · translated
  20. [R37] 1/5 · US Not working on ipad mini: I'm using this app since 3years on my ipad mini but from last week yalla is not working on my ipad I reinstalled the app and also reset my ipad but still doesn't work. When i open yalla suddenly it's shutdown and after that when i open yalla it is ask me to login again. Everything is working perfectly fine on my iPad rather than yalla. And also on my other phone yalla is
  21. [R28] 1/5 · US Impressions do not respond to inquiries: Dear user, please clarify your inquiry to help you... Thank you. This message is written on half of the inquiries, and the other half are not responded to. Note: I am asking for inquiries about the app and some complaints, and there has been no response. Thank you. · translated
  22. [R31] 1/5 · US No one should download the app: A failed app and even more failed customer service. 20 days of correspondence to change a password, and they copy and paste their responses, and still haven't resolved it. The issue is that they've taken over the account and are scamming people by claiming there's a glitch, then making them wait and sending stupid messages. · translated
  23. [R34] 1/5 · US حذف حسابي: A very bad program I would like to delete my account. Confirmation message never arrives and tells me every day that I have reached the maximum number of confirmation messages that never arrive. There is no support There is no reporting The most unsuccessful program Even the star you don't deserve it and I just put it for the comment برنامج سيء جدا أرغب في حذف حسابي رسالة التأكيد لا ت
  24. [R103] 1/5 · GB Customer service: Poor form of communication and contact to help and support its users.
  25. [R11] 1/5 · US Social networking and voice chat for meeting friends from all countries, excellent 🌹🌹: A failed app, and the administration and VIP service are scams. The app is all about scamming and exploiting people for charging and other things. I bought two accounts, paid for them, and the administration closed them. Where is the credibility in the app? Where is the protection of user privacy? · translated
  26. [R47] 5/5 · US Complaint about Yalla app: It's a very bad app, and I don't recommend downloading it because it exploits members into charging. If they don't charge, the account is permanently closed. In addition, it spies on members and there is no respect for people, and members are insulted with vulgar language and inappropriate images. Please shut down the app or modify it. Thank you. · translated
  27. [R48] 5/5 · US Complaint about Yalla app: I do not recommend downloading the app because it spies on members and invades privacy, in addition to banning accounts for no reason in exchange for in-app purchases. If no purchases are made, the account is permanently closed. · translated
  28. [R3] 5/5 · US A: Bad app, worse updates, high prices. · translated
  29. [R14] 1/5 · US Yalla last: elemental programme ltbecame unwanted after Canceling most of the features within the application, the Intestines of which is the lucky bag 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻
  30. [R52] 5/5 · US ❀ A B T ❀: I congratulate you on the app, but the 'Asfour' app is better because you keep releasing new updates, and each update is worse than the last. I hope you bring it back to how it was before because now we don't have the curiosity to enter it like we used to. Thank you. 🥀🙂 · translated
  31. [R81] 1/5 · US Doesn't deserve even one star after the new update. They brought back the old aristocratic system, which I didn't like at all. The app has been deleted: Doesn't deserve even one star after the new update. They brought back the old aristocratic system, which I didn't like at all. The app has been deleted. A garbage system. The old days were sweet. No one should vote for this app; it doesn't deserve a single star. · translated
  32. [R22] 5/5 · US My account 403331 has been disabled: Hello, my account on Yalla Live has been disabled. · translated
  33. [R23] 3/5 · US a good time killer: A decent app with some minor glitches, and issues that can be somewhat ignored, but overall a mediocre experience with the worst community of people.
  34. [R13] 5/5 · US Elm.df: I hope you bring back the unique ID mark feature! Hiding the ID mark is unsatisfactory for users. Thank you. · translated
  35. [R18] 1/5 · US Review of Yalla Live app: Where is the user improvement when the app is full of insults and curses? · translated
  36. [R21] 1/5 · US F5m_qtr 575717: You ruined the app with too many fake accounts. The app used to be great, there was nothing like it, and you ruined everything. What a waste. · translated
  37. [R45] 5/5 · US yalla is my favourite app since last few months..: I’m using this app since last couple of months and I just forgot other apps for time pass. honestly I found a lot of good friends here and in party time I feel like I’m in a party house. just awesome. strongly recommending for all.... 😍😍
  38. [R64] 5/5 · US Emirates Bin Suhail: The app needs to be developed by people from various countries, and more mics should be opened, meaning more than 5 mics, with an additional mic specifically for admins or owners. From my perspective, the app is excellent and serves the community by bringing ideas and cultures closer among members. Thanks to everyone, and to the app's creator and those in charge. · translated
  39. [R4] 5/5 · US Is there English: I downloaded it cool app but is there English 😭
  40. [R26] 4/5 · US Language: Amazing application bout can you please add more language
  41. [R110] 5/5 · GB Yalla: Nice app and good for practicing English

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store