# Blinky Live vs UP

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 55% against Blinky Live's 18%. UP also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Blinky Live's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blinky Live sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and UP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blinky Live ships an update every 5 weeks, UP weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blinky Live | UP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 250 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [株式会社アルファコード](https://appshunter.io/developer/1315617129) | [TOMOYUKI MIYAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/947322044) |

## What reviewers say

### Blinky Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blinky-live/id1315617130)

Experience ultra-realistic 8K 3D VR content, including live performances and interviews, with unparalleled immersion. Enjoy exclusive, high-definition original content on multiple devices, even offline, without advertisements.

**Highlights:** 8K Ultra HD 3D VR experiences, Exclusive original content, Multi-device support (VR, smartphone, PC), Offline viewing available, Ad-free viewing, Live performances and interviews

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 160 ポイント | $0.99 | one-time |
| 480 ポイント | $2.99 | one-time |
| 800 ポイント | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 ポイント | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2800ポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 2800 ポイント | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12800 ポイント | $79.99 | one-time |


### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-t-talk-web/id6443553469)

Connect with idols and talents through online special events. Enjoy live video calls, receive digital photos, and send messages. A VIP plan offers unlimited access to past recordings.

**Highlights:** Browse talent event listings, Follow favorite talents, Request events, 2-shot video calls, Receive digital photos and autographs, Send messages and letters, VIP plan for past recordings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 1,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 | $799.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blinky Live free?

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

### Is UP free?

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

### Do Blinky Live or UP have ads?

Neither Blinky Live nor UP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Blinky Live or UP?

Blinky Live ships an update every 5 weeks, and UP weekly. Most recently, Blinky Live was updated on November 4, 2026 and UP on November 3, 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.*