ほぼ日アプリ vs MumoStream
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ほぼ日アプリ
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このアプリは「ほぼ日」を 毎日たのしく読むための公式アプリです。 「ほぼ日」は 1998年6月6日創刊のウェブサイト。 ほぼ、と言いつつも、 創刊日から一日もやすまず、毎日つづけていて 平日は午前11時、土日祝日は午前9時に更新しています。 「ほぼ日」には、有名人が登場するインタビュー、 対談、コラムのほかに、読者の投稿や 投票によってなりたつ読者参加型のコンテンツ、 編集部が構成・取材した記事など、 毎日さまざまな読みものを掲載しています。 過去のアーカイブも読んでいただけます。 「ランダム」機能からどうぞご覧ください。 また、コンテンツに登場の人名など キーワードで探したい場合は 「検索」機能でチェックすることができたり、 好きなコンテンツは 「お気に入り」登録することができます。
MumoStream
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MumoStream is a simple, self-hosted streaming app, born in Japan, that plays the files on your home media server exactly as they are. * Using this app requires your own self-hosted MumoStream server (distributed free on the official site; details at the bottom of this page). ■ Your files, lined up just as you placed them Shows your server's folder structure exactly as it is. No complicated metadata setup, no library registration. Because your files appear just as you put them, even first-time users can find their way around with ease. Switch between list and grid view with a single tap. ■ Play any format, as-is MP4 streams directly. Formats the iPhone struggles with—MKV, HEVC, VP9 and more—are automatically converted to HLS by the server and delivered to you. No need to worry about formats. Just pick what you placed. Switching between multiple subtitle and audio tracks is supported too. ■ Smooth playback you'll grasp the moment you touch it ・Background playback ・Automatic resume from where you left off ・Favorites and playback history sync automatically with the server ・Freely assign actions like seek, volume, brightness, and fast-forward to swipes and double-taps ■ The comfort of zero ads This app has no ads whatsoever. No pre-roll ads, no banners cutting in midway. Freed from the hassle, you can focus only on what you want to watch. ■ A kid-friendly "Kids Mode" A simple, dedicated screen with large buttons. Set a daily viewing time from 5 minutes to 6 hours; when the limit is reached, playback stops automatically. (Extending it requires a parental PIN.) Japanese can also be shown entirely in hiragana, so even young children can use it on their own. ■ Pro features that go even further ・Unlimited playback time (the free version is limited to 60 minutes per day) ・Download for offline playback (1080p / 720p / 480p / audio only) ・Cast to a TV or monitor with Chromecast ・Wireless video output to compatible devices via AirPlay ■ Pricing plans Pro is available as a monthly or yearly (auto-renewing) subscription, or as a one-time purchase. Please check the App Store for pricing. Auto-renewing subscriptions continue until canceled, and you can cancel anytime from your App Store account settings. ■ Made to fit you ・10 languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian) ・10 themes ・Layouts optimized for both iPhone and iPad -------------------- ■ A separate MumoStream server is required Set up the MumoStream server—which streams your videos and music—on your own PC, NAS, home server, or the like. The server, too, is designed to be simple and low-maintenance. ・The server program is completely free ・UPnP support automatically configures router port forwarding ・Built-in Let's Encrypt SSL certificate issuance and auto-renewal; combined with UPnP, you get SSL with no hassle ・GPU hardware acceleration makes converting large videos fast ・Works on Windows and Linux The official site explains how to obtain and set up the server. ■ Official site https://mumo.infocloset.jp -------------------- ■ About Subscriptions MumoStream Pro (auto-renewable subscription) ・Monthly plan / Yearly plan (a one-time purchase plan is also available) ・Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. ・Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ・Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. ・You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal after purchase in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on your device. ・Prices follow the App Store listing. Terms of Use (EULA): https://infocloset.jp/terms.php Privacy Policy: https://infocloset.jp/privacy.php
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ほぼ日アプリ at none against MumoStream's 3. ほぼ日アプリ also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MumoStream sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ほぼ日アプリ asks for nothing beyond the download.
ほぼ日アプリ ships an update every 2 weeks, MumoStream every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ほぼ日アプリ | MumoStream |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hobonichi Co., Ltd. | InformationCloset |
In-app purchases
ほぼ日アプリ
No in-app purchases
MumoStream
- MumoStream Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- MumoStream Pro (Yearly)$14.991 Year
- MumoStream Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
Questions
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