Comparison

Lysn vs Nico

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

Head to head
About

Lysn

Receive private messages and dedicated content from your favorite idols. Interact with artists by replying to their messages and celebrate special anniversaries together. The app supports multiple languages for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Private messages from idols
  • Dedicated artist content
  • Reply to idols
  • Anniversary tracking
  • Multilingual chat
  • Photo and video sharing
Features
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Make your day more special with a message like a gift from your favorite idol! Start bubble right now and don't miss out on special private messages between you and your favorite idol! -------------- [Service Overview] 01. Favorite Idol's Everyday Story Receive a special everyday message from the artist who calls your name. 02. Favorite Idol's Dedicated Content See dedicated content sent directly from artists. 03. Your favorite idol is waiting for your reply Reply to the artist with a message filled with encouragement and love. 04. Anniversary with Your Favorite Idol Today is Day 1! See the special anniversary date between you and your artist. 05. Chatting in my language Read the artist's message and send a reply in your language. [Optional Access Authority] * You may still use the app even if you do not allow optional access authority. 01. Photo Gallery Used to send and store photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 02. Camera Used to film and send photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 03. Mic Used to record and send voice messages and videos 04. Notification Receive PUSH notifications [Subscription Products] 01. Lysn benefits - You can select artists to receive bubble messages from according to the number of artist subscription coupons you have purchased. - Receive bubbles sent directly from the artist of your choice. 02. Subscription Prices and Period - Subscribe through iTunes, and the payment amount will be billed to your iTunes account. - Prices may vary depending on the number of artist subscriptions you purchase. Please refer to the bubble purchase website for details. - Subscriptions are monthly and automatically renewed. [bubble Official SNS] - X: https://x.com/dearu_bubble - Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearu_bubble [Terms] - Terms of Use: https://api.lysn.com/terms/?msgType=service&locale=en - Privacy Policy: https://api.lysn.com/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=en [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help@lysn.com

About

Nico

This app offers a unique approach to making friends by using personality tests and algorithms to find compatible matches. It facilitates deeper connections through various chat options and community features, catering to young adults seeking meaningful relationships.

Highlights
  • Personality tests for matching
  • Algorithm-based friend recommendations
  • Anonymous and voice chat options
  • Location-based friend discovery
  • Community feed for sharing content
  • Profile customization
Features
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全国首创多元人格深度交友平台 ——「Nico」,历时 9年,坚持初心,专为年轻人打造真实、有效、满足深层心理需求的连结空间。这里,你可以探索多元身份,建立更深度的亲密关系。 「多元人格:心理测试 + 算法筛选」 Nico 从小众属性、性格模式、爱情态度、依恋类型、情绪商数等多维度出发,通过专业心理测试解析你的个性与人格,并依据结果推荐最相似或最互补的新朋友。 例如 MBTI-A/T 测试,让你直观看到自己与他人的各维度对比与匹配分数;情趣倾向根据每个身份维度生成六边形雷达图,图形重叠对比,契合指数一目了然,实现精准交友; 「即时聊天:快速/ 附近/ 语音 + 翻卡片玩法」 在即时聊天玩法上,基于地理位置发现同城新朋友、通过语音聊天建立真实感,大家可以快速发现当前在线的朋友,开启一段对话,实现即时社交乐趣; 「基础功能:好友 + 社区 + 附近的人」 社区动态,你会发现各种好玩有趣的优质内容、有很多人在Nico记录生活,发现美好,支持文字、图片、语音或视频等多种发帖方式,你可以像“朋友圈”一样尽情展示,让别人了解真正的你;开启地理位置,你会发现周围有很多兴趣相投的朋友,主动添加好友,开启你们的新故事吧~ 【Nico会员自动订阅服务说明】 1、订阅服务:VIP连续包月(1个月)、VIP连续包季(3个月)、VIP连续包年(1年)、SVIP连续包月(1个月)、SVIP连续包季(3个月)、SVIP连续包年(1年) 2、订阅价格:VIP连续包月产品为38元/月,VIP连续包季产品为88元/季,VIP连续包年产品为308元/年,SVIP连续包月产品为45元/月,SVIP连续包季产品为128元/季,SVIP连续包年产品为368元/年 - 付款: 用户确认购买并付款后计入iTunes账户 - 取消续订: 如需取消续订,请在当前订阅到期24小时以前,手动在iTunes/Apple ID设置管理中关闭自动续订功能 - 续订: 苹果iTunes账户汇在到期前24小时内扣款,扣款成功后订阅顺延相应周期 - 会员服务条款: https://inicoapp.com/vipService - 连续包月服务协议: https://inicoapp.com/automaticPayment 官方网站:inicoapp.com 官方邮箱: support@rhino-mobile.com 微信服务号:NicoApp(ID:nicoapp) 新浪微博:@NicoApp、@Nico小狐狸

Screenshots

Lysn4 screens
Nico4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lysn at none against Nico's shown. Lysn also leads on rating (2.8 vs 2.6) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 99). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Lysn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Nico sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lysn holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lysn has 1.1K ratings behind it against 99, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of Lysn's written reviews are positive against 34% of Nico's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lysn ships an update every 3 weeks, Nico monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Lysn versus Nico: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLysnNico
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1.1K ratings) — better2.6 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews33.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#171 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB226 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.武汉稀有科技有限责任公司

Customer experience

Lysn

All ratings1,060 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative50.6%
Written reviews400 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral7.5%
Negative61.3%

Nico

All ratings98 ratings
Positive37.8%
Neutral4.1%
Negative58.2%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive33.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative63.9%

Bugs and requests

Lysn

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Verification code not being sent
  • Inability to log in or create an account
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Subscription issues and unexpected charges
  • Disappearing/delayed messages

Requested features

5 requests
  • Increase character limit for messages
  • Improve translation accuracy
  • Implement better moderation and enforcement of rules
  • Add dark mode option
  • Allow sending of images/GIFs in chats

Nico

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lysn

Subscriptions10
  • RIIZE 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WayV 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • NCT 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
Show 7 more
  • EXO 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SHINee 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • aespa 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WayV 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • NCT 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • EXO 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • NCT 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
3 purchases

Nico

Subscriptions2
  • SVIP连续订阅一个月$5.991 Month
  • SVIP连续订阅三个月$17.493 Months
One-time1
  • VIP会员包月$5.99

Questions

Is Lysn free?
Lysn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nico free?
Nico is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lysn or Nico?
Lysn is rated higher. Lysn averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Nico averages 2.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Lysn or Nico have ads?
Nico shows ads; Lysn does not.
Which is updated more often, Lysn or Nico?
Lysn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nico monthly. Most recently, Lysn was updated on November 4, 2026 and Nico on November 3, 2026.

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