# Jフェス vs Novelbright

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Novelbright at 100% against Jフェス's 15%. Novelbright also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Jフェス's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novelbright sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.00 per month. Jフェス asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jフェス ships an update every 4 weeks, Novelbright every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jフェス | Novelbright |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 173 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [rockin'on holdings inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/945870984) | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) |

## What reviewers say

### Jフェス

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j/id1398652658)

Your all-in-one guide for major Japanese music festivals. Get early ticket access, artist announcements, venue maps, and essential tips for beginners. Relive the experience with live photos and setlists after the event.

**Highlights:** Official festival app, Early ticket applications, Artist announcements, Beginner's guide, Timetable and maps, Live photos and setlists

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Novelbright

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbright/id1545100943)

Stay updated with the latest news and information from the Japanese artist "Novelbright". This official app provides direct access to their announcements and updates.

**Highlights:** Latest artist information, Official updates, Smartphone site access, Artist news anytime

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelbright「NOVELCITY」月額会員 | $6.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jフェス free?

Jフェス is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Novelbright free?

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

### Do Jフェス or Novelbright have ads?

Neither Jフェス nor Novelbright shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jフェス or Novelbright?

Jフェス ships an update every 4 weeks, and Novelbright every 2 months. Most recently, Jフェス was updated on October 19, 2026 and Novelbright on October 8, 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.*