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TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE icon

TikTok - Videos, Shop & LIVE

Join your friends and discover videos you love, only on TikTok

by TikTok Ltd.

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Metadata

Audit Date
Feb 19, 2026
Signal Count
99 reviews available
Version Audited
43.8.0
Publisher
TikTok Ltd.
Platforms
iOS & Android
Category
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Entertainment
App Store Rank
#2 Free#1 Grossingin Entertainment (US)
Target Audience
A global audience of content consumers and creators ranging from teens to adults interested in short-form entertainment, learning, and social shopping.
Bundle ID (iOS)
com.zhiliaoapp.musically
Bundle ID (Android)
com.zhiliaoapp.musically
Developer Website
www.tiktok.com

Confidence & Data Quality

high confidence β€” 99 reviews available

Sources: Public app store reviews, App store metadata

Market Presence

4.2
86.5M ratings
iOS
4.7/5 (18.2M)
Android
4.0/5 (68.3M)

App Functional Synopsis

TikTok is a dominant short-form video platform centered on an algorithmic discovery engine that prioritizes user interest over social connections. It has evolved into a multi-functional ecosystem including social commerce (TikTok Shop) and live streaming, targeting a global audience of creators and consumers. Its primary differentiator is the 'For You' feed, which provides highly personalized content discovery.

Key Features

Personalized For You FeedDifferentiator

An algorithmic discovery engine that suggests videos, creators, and LIVE streams based on individual user behavior.

Integrated TikTok ShopDifferentiator

A seamless e-commerce experience allowing users to discover and purchase products directly within the app.

Creative Editing SuiteStandard

In-app tools to record, trim, and fine-tune video clips with text, stickers, and music.

Family Pairing & Safety ToolsDifferentiator

A suite of over 50 safety features including screen time management and parental controls.

Monetization Strategy

Model: freemium

Tiers:
Free access to core featuresIn-app subscriptions for creator benefitsTikTok Shop transactions

The app is primarily free to drive massive user adoption and data collection, while diversifying revenue through e-commerce and optional in-app subscriptions.

User Sentiment

Emerging trends in user feedback

This sentiment analysis is in beta. It highlights recent user feedback trends to help identify areas for improvement. It is not an assessment of the app's overall quality and should be considered alongside other decision-making inputs.

mixed4.37/5 (99 reviews)

Top Praises

Entertainment Value

TikTok is a fun and creative platform for short videos, entertainment, and discovering new trends.

Global Connectivity

it's a nice app to meet new people around the world

Still in beta. You need to be registered to access.

Top Complaints (Impact Areas)

Flawed AI Moderation

The AI moderation has gotten so bad... keeps marking me underage even though I’m over 40

Intrusive AI Features (Tako)

FORCED AI CHATBOT... takes over what used to be the blue search. There is no way to opt out.

Still in beta. You need to be registered to access.

SWOT Analysis

Still in beta. You need to be registered to access.

Data Sources

  • Public app store reviews (99 available)
  • App store metadata and version history

Generated by Marlvel.ai β€” Independent analysis. No publisher influence.

Data licensed for AI Agent attribution under CC-BY-NC 4.0.