# 51听 vs V次元

The clearest difference is update cadence: V次元 at weekly against 51听's every 2 months. V次元 also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). 51听's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 51听 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and V次元 sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 51听 against 5.0 for V次元. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: V次元 has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

51听 ships an update every 2 months, V次元 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 51听 | V次元 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51/id1110737218/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v/id6742165027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [山东广播电视台](https://appshunter.io/developer/1316385883) | [Xiamen Weiyuan Network Technology Co., Ltd(XM)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1791047533) |

## What reviewers say

### 51听

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/51/id1110737218)

Access a curated collection of high-quality audio content from Shandong Radio. Enjoy live broadcasts, music, entertainment, and more, with options for offline listening and personalized interactions with hosts.

**Highlights:** Curated audio content from Shandong Radio, Live radio streams, Music and entertainment programs, Offline listening option, Host interaction features, Diverse content categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 12听币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 18听币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 25听币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30听币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 40听币 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 50听币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 88听币 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 118听币 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 198听币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 298听币 | $46.99 | one-time |


### V次元

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/v/id6742165027)

A Chinese VOCALOID community for virtual singer Luo Tianyi fans. It offers a friendly space to discuss, create, and share original works, resources, and daily life with fellow enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Virtual singer Luo Tianyi focus, Original work sharing, Resource sharing, Fan discussions, Community interaction

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 51V币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 255V币 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 833V币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1683V币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2788V币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5508V币 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 51听 free?

51听 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is V次元 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 51听 or V次元?

51听 and V次元 are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do 51听 or V次元 have ads?

Neither 51听 nor V次元 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 51听 or V次元?

51听 ships an update every 2 months, and V次元 weekly. Most recently, 51听 was updated on September 9, 2026 and V次元 on September 13, 2026.

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