Douyin and TikTok are both made in China and are the two versions of the same giant social media application. While Douyin is the original version of the app, the rest of the world only talks about the international version: the triumphant TikTok.
It’s important to understand that the Chinese and international version of the app are two completely separate entities. Although Douyin is the mother app, they now are two separate apps and are not linked together. Douyin can be downloaded only in Chinese app stores, while Tik Tok is accessible worldwide.