# CDJapan App vs Buyee

The clearest difference is rating: Buyee at 4.7 against CDJapan App's 3.3. Buyee also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 31) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). CDJapan App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Buyee holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buyee has 4.6K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CDJapan App's written reviews are positive against 43% of Buyee's.

CDJapan App ships an update every 3 months, Buyee monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDJapan App | Buyee |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdjapan-app/id1058711820/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **4.6K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 27 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Neowing](https://appshunter.io/developer/573827166) | [tenso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441508536) |

## What reviewers say

### CDJapan App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdjapan-app/id1058711820)

Shop a vast selection of Japanese music, anime figures, manga, and more directly from Japan. This app provides notifications for new releases and offers, customizable menus, and easy access to product samples. Your existing customer account and rewards points are fully integrated.

**Highlights:** Browse and shop Japanese products, Notifications for new releases and offers, Customizable app menu, Access to promotional videos and audio samples, Use existing customer account and rewards points, Wide range of shipping methods, First press and preorder bonuses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Buyee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165)

Access and purchase items from numerous Japanese online stores and auction sites. This app simplifies the entire process, from searching and buying to payment and international shipping. Consolidate orders from multiple vendors into a single shipment for convenience.

**Highlights:** Shop from 30+ Japanese online stores, Purchase from Japanese auction sites, Combine packages from multiple stores, Monitor price changes and bids, Secure payment processing, Multiple international shipping options, Multilingual customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💎 Great for finding rare/exclusive items
- 🌍 Enables international shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive shipping costs
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤔 Unclear policies and hidden fees
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent loading of images and listings
- Unreliable bid/order processing

**Requested features**

- Improved app optimization and speed
- Easier account creation and login process
- Expanded payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Better translation and language support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDJapan App free?

CDJapan App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Buyee free?

Buyee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CDJapan App or Buyee?

Buyee is rated higher. CDJapan App averages 3.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Buyee averages 4.7 from 4.6K ratings.

### Do CDJapan App or Buyee have ads?

Buyee shows ads; CDJapan App does not.

### Which is updated more often, CDJapan App or Buyee?

CDJapan App ships an update every 3 months, and Buyee monthly. Most recently, CDJapan App was updated on November 2, 2026 and Buyee on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*