In the catalog since Aug 19, 2026
Yuanbao
1index_TencentCompany
A Tencent assistant based on Hunyuan and DeepSeek models: answers questions, searches private WeChat sources, and analyzes documents and images. Built into the messenger, which is where it gets its audience.
Facts
- On Feb 13, 2025, Yuanbao launched on two models at once: Tencent's own Hunyuan and DeepSeek-R1, whose full version was made available for free (TechNode, Feb 24, 2025).
- On Mar 3, 2025, the app reached first place in China's free App Store chart, surpassing DeepSeek and Doubao (TechNode, Mar 4, 2025; SCMP, Mar 4, 2025).
- In the China App Store, the publisher is Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited; released May 29, 2024, the app is free, rated 4.11 from 236,322 reviews, and version 2.81.10 was updated Aug 18, 2026 (App Store CN, Aug 19, 2026).
- Distinction according to the description: search covers closed sources in the Tencent ecosystem (WeChat channels and articles, video channels), plus analysis of 36 file types, an AI voice recorder with transcription, and integration with Tencent Docs (App Store CN, Aug 19, 2026).
The full card is in the works: the "worth it or not" verdict, pricing and a comparison with neighbors will appear as it moves through the card factory.