# mysta(マイスタ) vs hellolive

The clearest difference is review sentiment: hellolive at 86% against mysta(マイスタ)'s 37%. hellolive also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (52 vs 1). mysta(マイスタ)'s advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mysta(マイスタ) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and hellolive sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

hellolive holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hellolive has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of mysta(マイスタ)'s written reviews are positive against 86% of hellolive's.

mysta(マイスタ) ships an update every 3 weeks, hellolive every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mysta(マイスタ) | hellolive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysta/id1317688414/reviews) | **[4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellolive-meet-your-artists/id1532848512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 144 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [mysta Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1317688413) | [hellolive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456566017) |

## What reviewers say

### mysta(マイスタ)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysta/id1317688414)

Watch daily videos from rising idols, comedians, and singers. Engage with talent through comments and support them to help them climb the rankings for more opportunities. Access exclusive content and interact with your favorite entertainers.

**Highlights:** Daily entertainment videos, Real-time fan communication, Talent ranking system, Support talent with items, Watch videos without registration

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 260コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 520コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 540コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 830コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1660コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3240コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3330コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6660コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 18660コイン | $49.99 | one-time |
| 36660コイン | $99.99 | one-time |


### hellolive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellolive-meet-your-artists/id1532848512)

Connect with your favorite artists through live streams, exclusive album talks, and direct messaging. Enjoy 1:1 video calls, purchase merchandise, and access replays of past events. Stay updated with real-time notifications and event information.

**Highlights:** Live streaming and replays, Album live talk sessions, Direct messaging with real-time translation, 1:1 video calls with artists, Purchase exclusive merchandise and albums, Behind-the-scenes content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cube 10 ea | $1.99 | one-time |
| cube 10ea | $1.99 | one-time |
| cube 26ea | $4.99 | one-time |
| cube 30ea | $5.99 | one-time |
| cube 100ea | $19.99 | one-time |
| cube 150ea | $29.99 | one-time |
| cube 200ea | $39.99 | one-time |
| cube 300ea | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth live streaming
- 💡 Helpful real-time updates
- 👍 Convenient 1-on-1 video calls
- 👍 Good video and audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Subtitle sync problems
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 👎 Inconsistent pricing between app and website

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Purchased content not showing up
- Difficulty updating account information

**Requested features**

- More language support
- Ability to mirror to larger screens
- Improved app compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mysta(マイスタ) free?

mysta(マイスタ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is hellolive free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mysta(マイスタ) or hellolive?

hellolive is rated higher. mysta(マイスタ) averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while hellolive averages 4.0 from 52 ratings.

### Do mysta(マイスタ) or hellolive have ads?

Both mysta(マイスタ) and hellolive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, mysta(マイスタ) or hellolive?

mysta(マイスタ) ships an update every 3 weeks, and hellolive every 10 days. Most recently, mysta(マイスタ) was updated on November 4, 2026 and hellolive on November 11, 2026.

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