Comparison

スマプラVR vs hellolive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

スマプラVR

This application is a dedicated VR video player for specific VR content. It offers an immersive viewing experience for compatible media. Users should be mindful of usage duration and age restrictions.

Highlights
  • Dedicated VR video player
  • Immersive VR experience
  • Supports specific VR content
Features
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スマプラVRコンテンツ専用のVR動画再生用プレイヤーです。 ■注意事項 13歳以下のお子様がVRモードをご利用される場合、立体視への影響が懸念されるためご注意ください。 長時間のご利用はお控えください。 ●アプリ及びコンテンツのダウンロードには別途通信費及び大容量のパケット通信料が かかる場合がございます。スマートフォンでご利用の際はパケット定額サービスでご利 用頂くか、WiFiに接続してご利用頂くことを推奨致します。各キャリアのご契約内容に 応じて通信回線の使用制限対象となる場合がありますので予めご了承下さい。 ●ご利用になるスマートフォンの空き容量が少ない場合はコンテンツを取得・再生できない場合が ございます。その場合は十分な空き容量を確保してからあらためてお楽しみ下さい。 ●端末によっては正常に使用・再生できない場合がございます。 ●日本国内専用です。 ※このアプリケーションには、(株)CRI・ミドルウェアの「CRIWARE (TM)」が使用されています。 ※このアプリケーションは、「ゲートウエイ株式会社」から技術提供を受けています。

About

hellolive

Connect with your favorite artists through live streams, exclusive album talks, and direct messaging. Enjoy 1:1 video calls, access special merchandise, and rewatch past events. Engage with artists and get behind-the-scenes content.

Highlights
  • Live streaming archive
  • Album live talk
  • Messages and chats with translation
  • 1:1 video calls
  • Special artist goods
  • Album and merchandise store
  • Live replay events
Features
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# Live Streaming Archive From jam-packed world tours to intimate live talks~ Let us take this eventful journey with our artists online and on-site.  # Album Live Talk hello’s original content! Let’s dive into the behind-scenes of KPOP-produced albums in real time. # Messages and Chats Send a message to the artist through pre-events, Strike a conversation through a real-time translation service.  # Replay A live screening event will be held for live replays and purchased past events. # 1:1 Video Call hellolive is convenient to use without any additional installments! Cherish an unforgettable 1:1 hello with your bias! # Special Goods Don’t miss a gift full of autographed limited posters and photos,  Followed by behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased snippets, and artists’ voice memos. # Albums and Goods Buy the artist’s record/DVD, official lightsticks, and merchandised goods,  Become the star of hello’s limited event ticket! [Customer Center] - Real-time customer support available during live broadcasts - Terms of service: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive - FAQ: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/faq - Questions: hello@amond.io [App Install Requirements] - Camera: Video call service is provided during live broadcasts and 1:1 Video Call - Microphone: Video call service is provided during 1:1 Video Call - Push Notification: Receive live admission and event updates [Notice] * Please update the hellolive app to the latest version before live broadcasts. * Please create a nickname and profile picture so the artists can see you. [Terms and Privacy Policy] https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/terms https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/privacy

Screenshots

スマプラVR2 screens
hellolive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: hellolive at 86% against スマプラVR's 14%. hellolive also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). スマプラVR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. hellolive sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. スマプラVR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

スマプラVR ships an update every 7 months, hellolive every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
スマプラVR versus hellolive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterスマプラVRhellolive
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews86.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—52 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeravex entertainment Inc. JPhellolive Inc.

Customer experience

スマプラVR

Written reviews50 reviews
Positive14.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative80.0%

hellolive

All ratings49 ratings
Positive75.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.8%

Bugs and requests

スマプラVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

hellolive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Purchased content not showing up
  • Difficulty updating account information

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language support
  • Ability to mirror to larger screens
  • Improved app compatibility with older devices

In-app purchases

None

スマプラVR

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

hellolive

One-time11
  • cube 10 ea$1.99
  • cube 10ea$1.99
  • cube 26ea$4.99
Show 8 more
  • cube 30ea2 variants$5.99
  • cube 100ea2 variants$19.99
  • cube 150ea2 variants$29.99
  • cube 200ea2 variants$39.99
  • cube 300ea$59.99
  • cube 500ea2 variants$99.99
  • cube 800ea$159.99
  • cube 1000ea$199.99

Questions

Is スマプラVR free?
スマプラVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is hellolive free?
hellolive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do スマプラVR or hellolive have ads?
hellolive shows ads; スマプラVR does not.
Which is updated more often, スマプラVR or hellolive?
スマプラVR ships an update every 7 months, and hellolive every 9 days. Most recently, スマプラVR was updated on August 18, 2026 and hellolive on October 24, 2026.

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