# M vs ChanLite

The clearest difference is update cadence: M at monthly against ChanLite's every 2 months. M also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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.

M ships an update monthly, ChanLite every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | ChanLite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Size | 55 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hwacheon Machine Tool Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116013536) | [Oscium LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/411757369) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-vision-mobile/id1116013537)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ChanLite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chanlite/id6752271652)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is ChanLite free?

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

### Do M or ChanLite have ads?

Neither M nor ChanLite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or ChanLite?

M ships an update monthly, and ChanLite every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on October 29, 2026 and ChanLite on October 29, 2026.

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