# 荔枝 vs 猫耳FM(M站)

The clearest difference is ads: 猫耳FM(M站) at none against 荔枝's shown. 猫耳FM(M站) also leads on chart position (#180 vs unranked). 荔枝's advantage is ratings volume (888 vs 235). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 荔枝 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 猫耳FM(M站) sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for 荔枝 against 4.4 for 猫耳FM(M站). Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 888 and 235 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of 荔枝's written reviews are positive against 54% of 猫耳FM(M站)'s.

荔枝 ships an update every 3 weeks, 猫耳FM(M站) every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 荔枝 | 猫耳FM(M站) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053/reviews) | **[4.4 (235 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmm/id1148465254/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 235 |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 217 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Lizhi Network Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093693052) | [Chongqing Zhaimiao Technology Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509203355) |

## What reviewers say

### 荔枝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093693053)

Discover a world of audio content, from insightful podcasts to engaging live streams. Connect with creators, share stories, and find your daily dose of entertainment and knowledge.

**Highlights:** Curated podcast library, Daily recommended content, Live audio rooms, Interactive chat and social features, User-friendly recording tools, Diverse audio content including dramas and novels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 守护团 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7金币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 126金币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 210金币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 350金币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1036金币 | $21.99 | one-time |
| 1806金币 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 2716金币 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient app
- 🎧 Good audio content
- 💕 Favorite hosts/shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤑 Excessive monetization
- 🤖 Poor user experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unreliable network connectivity
- Playback issues and audio glitches
- Account registration and login problems

**Requested features**

- Customizable playback controls
- Offline listening mode
- Support for international users


### 猫耳FM(M站)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fmm/id1148465254)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Listen to a vast collection of audio dramas, including popular novels and comics adapted into audio. Enjoy content for sleep, relaxation, and entertainment, with live voice broadcasts and interactive features.

**Highlights:** Vast audio drama library, Audio adaptations of novels and comics, Content for sleep and relaxation, Live voice broadcasts with interactive features, Curated classic content, Utilize fragmented time for listening

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月猫耳FM会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 连续包季猫耳FM会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 60 钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 66 钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 48 钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 42 钻石 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 180 钻石 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 126 钻石 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 钻石 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 350 钻石 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3个月猫耳FM会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1280 钻石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 896 钻石 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12个月猫耳FM会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2580 钻石 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 1806 钻石 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5180 钻石 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3626 钻石 | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎭 High-quality audio drama productions
- 🎵 Excellent voice acting and sound quality
- 📚 Extensive library of content
- 💎 Diamond reward system for free earnings
- 🎧 Easy-to-use interface for listening

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive diamond prices and paywalls
- 🚫 Removal of BL/yaoi content
- 🔗 Poor overseas payment support
- 📱 Vertical-only display (no landscape mode)
- ⚠️ Unfair membership benefits for drama listeners

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Cannot play recently updated episodes
- Playback stuttering and buffering issues
- Login failures with unknown error messages
- Verification code delivery delays for overseas users

**Requested features**

- Horizontal/landscape display mode for iPad
- CarPlay integration for car listening
- Adjustable subtitle font size
- Lock screen widget for quick access
- English language subtitles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 荔枝 free?

荔枝 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 猫耳FM(M站) free?

猫耳FM(M站) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 荔枝 or 猫耳FM(M站)?

猫耳FM(M站) is rated higher. 荔枝 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while 猫耳FM(M站) averages 4.4 from 235 ratings.

### Do 荔枝 or 猫耳FM(M站) have ads?

荔枝 shows ads; 猫耳FM(M站) does not.

### Which is updated more often, 荔枝 or 猫耳FM(M站)?

荔枝 ships an update every 3 weeks, and 猫耳FM(M站) every 2 weeks. Most recently, 荔枝 was updated on September 24, 2026 and 猫耳FM(M站) on September 24, 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.*