# GLAY vs BUCK∞TICK

The clearest difference is monetization model: BUCK∞TICK at free with in-app purchases against GLAY's subscription. BUCK∞TICK also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). GLAY's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (51% vs 40%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GLAY sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month and BUCK∞TICK sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 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 — 5.0 for GLAY against 5.0 for BUCK∞TICK. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of GLAY's written reviews are positive against 40% of BUCK∞TICK's.

GLAY ships an update monthly, BUCK∞TICK every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GLAY | BUCK∞TICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glay/id1174266768/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucktick/id1434366016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | **51.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 100 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [fantech Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828259563) | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) |

## What reviewers say

### GLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glay/id1174266768)

Access official news, live event information, and stream music, music videos, and live footage from the rock band. Enjoy a comprehensive collection of their content from debut to the present.

**Highlights:** Official news and event information, Music streaming, Music video playback, Live concert footage, Content from debut to present

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| レギュラープラン | $9.49 | per month |
| ライブ配信視聴チケット | $9.99 | one-time |
| LaH vol.03 STRIKES BACK 視聴チケット | $9.99 | one-time |
| ライブ配信視聴チケット | $17.99 | one-time |
| ライブ配信視聴チケット | $24.99 | one-time |


### BUCK∞TICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bucktick/id1434366016)

Access exclusive content, news, and schedules for a popular music artist. Features include fan club updates, mobile site content, and an electronic ticket function for convenient access to various materials.

**Highlights:** Latest news and media, Live schedules, Fan club exclusive content, Mobile site content, Electronic ticket function

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BUCK-TICK「LOVE＆MEDIA PORTABLE」 | $6.00 | per month |
| BUCK-TICK「FISH TANK」 | $80.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GLAY free?

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

### Is BUCK∞TICK free?

BUCK∞TICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GLAY or BUCK∞TICK?

GLAY and BUCK∞TICK are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do GLAY or BUCK∞TICK have ads?

Neither GLAY nor BUCK∞TICK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GLAY or BUCK∞TICK?

GLAY ships an update monthly, and BUCK∞TICK every 3 months. Most recently, GLAY was updated on September 27, 2026 and BUCK∞TICK on September 22, 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.*