Comparison

IRIAM vs VTYLE

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

Head to head
About

IRIAM

This interactive live streaming app allows users to connect with VTubers in real-time. Engage in conversations, send comments and gifts, and participate in in-app events to support your favorite streamers. Experience high-quality streams with minimal latency.

Highlights
  • Interactive VTuber live streams
  • Low latency communication
  • Send comments and gifts
  • In-app fan events
  • VTuber debut support program
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We’re recruiting VTubers! Check out for more details: https://us.iriam.com/debut-support-program/ The app is now available in North America (US and Canada)! == Bigger Interactions in a Smaller Space. Chat with VTubers on IRIAM! Have you ever wished to have a casual conversation with VTubers more easily and interact more closely? Have you ever desired a place where you can engage in conversations about topics that you can't find anyone to talk to around you, such as Japan-focused content like manga, anime, games, and more? With IRIAM, an Interactive Live Streaming App born in Japan and downloaded by over 5 million users, that becomes possible. IRIAM is an interactive VTuber platform. It's designed exclusively for watching and interacting with VTubers' live streams on mobile devices. IRIAM is a No.1 VTuber streaming app in Japan*, which has won Japan's Best Virtual Live Streaming App Award at the "Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2022." About 10,000 VTubers and streamers stream on IRIAM every day in Japan. Find and enjoy communicating with VTubers, and join exciting, new fan communities! [Feature 1] Almost ZERO latency! Experience interactive high-quality live streaming with virtually no latency, making it feel like you are actually having a real-life conversation! [Feature 2] Co-create Exciting Streams by Sending Comments and Gifts! A synergistic connection between VTuber and viewers drives the stream to new heights of excitement with each gift and comment. [Feature 3] Create Irreplaceable Moments with In-App Events! Team up with your Oshi in exciting in-app events and help them score awesome rewards! Get ready to level up your bond with them! The name IRIAM is originated from an anagram of "MIRAI," which means "future" in Japanese.Let's make your future even more brilliant with IRIAM! Check out our official accounts: Website: [https://us.iriam.com](https://us.iriam.com/) X (Twitter): https://x.com/iriam_us YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ *Users must be 18 years of age or older to use this app. © IRIAM Inc.

About

VTYLE

Create a personalized profile to introduce yourself and discover others. Connect with new people through profile ratings and build meaningful relationships. Stay in touch with friends through real-time notifications and shared updates.

Highlights
  • Create VRChat profiles
  • Discover and rate user profiles
  • Connect with new friends
  • Real-time friend notifications
  • Stay updated with friends' activities
Features
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•自分のプロフィール あなた自身のVRChatプロフィールを登録して私を紹介してください。 他のユーザーのプロフィールを確認し、お気に入りのユーザーを評価してください。 プロフィールの評価で新しい友達に会い、特別な関係を作りましょう! •友達とのコミュニケーション お気に入りのユーザーと友達を追加し、リアルタイムの通知で通信します。 お互いの更新を確認し、一緒に楽しい時間を過ごしてください。

Screenshots

IRIAM4 screens
VTYLE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: IRIAM at 48% against VTYLE's 0%. IRIAM also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (439 vs 6). VTYLE's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. IRIAM sells 21 one-off in-app purchases and VTYLE sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IRIAM holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IRIAM has 439 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of IRIAM's written reviews are positive against 0% of VTYLE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IRIAM ships an update fortnightly, VTYLE weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
IRIAM versus VTYLE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIRIAMVTYLE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (439 ratings) — better2.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews48.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings439 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size315 MB128 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperIRIAM Inc.Overay Inc

Customer experience

IRIAM

All ratings436 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral2.8%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive48.2%
Neutral7.9%
Negative43.9%

VTYLE

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

21 purchases

IRIAM

One-time21
  • 145 pts$0.99
  • 265 pt$0.99
  • 200 pts$1.39
Show 18 more
  • 140 pts$1.39
  • 290 pts$1.99
  • 490 pt$1.99
  • 282 pts$2.79
  • 500 pts$3.39
  • 590 pts$3.99
  • 606 pts$5.99
  • 1000 pts$6.89
  • 1090 pts$7.99
  • 1062 pts$10.49
  • 3090 pts$19.99
  • 3000 pts$20.49
  • 3088 pts$30.49
  • 6360 pts$39.99
  • 6280 pts$61.99
  • 9820 pts$69.99
  • 10130 pts$99.99
  • 32930 pts$324.99
5 purchases

VTYLE

One-time5
  • 08$0.99
  • 25$2.99
  • 55$5.99
Show 2 more
  • 145$14.99
  • 350$29.99

Questions

Is IRIAM free?
IRIAM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VTYLE free?
VTYLE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IRIAM or VTYLE?
IRIAM is rated higher. IRIAM averages 4.2 out of 5 from 439 ratings, while VTYLE averages 2.7 from 6 ratings.
Do IRIAM or VTYLE have ads?
Neither IRIAM nor VTYLE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IRIAM or VTYLE?
IRIAM ships an update fortnightly, and VTYLE weekly. Most recently, IRIAM was updated on October 25, 2026 and VTYLE on October 25, 2026.

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