Comparison

Claps! vs METALIVE

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

Head to head
About

Claps!

Support aspiring cosplayers by clapping for their photos and videos. Engage with content, increase your fan level, and participate in events for prizes. Cosplayers can join as "posting members" to gain fans and enter exclusive worlds.

Highlights
  • Clap for cosplayer photos and videos
  • Increase fan ranking and level
  • Join as a posting member
  • Participate in themed worlds
  • Enter events for prizes
  • Cosplay photography contests
Features
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今旬レイヤーを拍手(Clap)で応援する、新感覚のコスプレ応援アプリです。 アプリ内の全ての機能は無料でご利用いただけます。キミの応援で未来のトップコスプレイヤーを育成しよう! 【ファンとして応援する】 ■愛の数だけクラップ!クラップ!目指すは「推し」の応援団長! コスプレイヤーが投稿した写真や動画(今夏対応予定)に対して拍手で応援が可能です。 一投稿に対してClap出来る数に制限はありませんので思う存分Clapしよう! 応援する度に、あなたのファンランキングやレベルがアップ! MAXスタミナ値が上昇し、最大Clap枠が増えていきます。 推しコスプレイヤーをClapで応援して、ランキングアップを目指そう! ************************* Claps!をもっと楽しみたい。そんなあなたには「投稿会員」参加をおすすめします! ************************* 【投稿会員として活躍する】 ■人気コスプレイヤーへの第一歩。Claps!で投稿会員デビューしよう! Claps!は「もっとファンを増やしたい!」「活躍の場を広げたい!」というコスプレイヤーさんの投稿会員参加を募集中です。 Claps!でファンをどんどん集めて、目指せミリオンClapper!(クラッパー)※注 ※注 Claps!内で100万clapを達成した方に贈られる称号です。 ■4+1のワールドがキミを待つ! Claps!ではカテゴリ毎に4+1の独立したワールドをご用意しています。 各ワールドはそれぞれ世界線が異なるので、レベルやランキングは交わりません。 投稿会員として参加出来るワールドは1つだけ。キミはどこのワールドで活躍する? スイートサイド…女性レイヤーの女装コス専門 ビターサイド…女性レイヤーの男装コス専門 チェリーサイド…男性レイヤーの男装コス専門 シャイニーサイド…男性レイヤーの女装コス専門 パッションサイド…コスプレカメラマン専門(男女共通) ■イベントに参加して豪華プライズをゲット! Claps!では企業とのコラボイベントを多数開催中です。 写真投稿時に参加したいイベントを選択するだけでイベントへのエントリーが完了。 上位入賞すれば、主催企業から豪華景品や権利などのプライズが贈られます。 写真投稿を楽しみながら豪華プライズをどんどんゲットしよう!

About

METALIVE

This live-streaming app focuses on global distribution of Japanese subculture. It offers unique features like real-time translation in multiple languages and engaging effects to enhance broadcasts. The platform also hosts official events and programs to entertain viewers and performers.

Highlights
  • Global distribution of Japanese subculture
  • Real-time translation (Japanese, English, Chinese)
  • Live streaming with engaging effects
  • Official events and programs
  • Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod
Features
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Meta Live is a live-streaming application specializing in global distribution to spread Japanese subculture to the world! Meta Live is packed with unique features that overturn the conventional wisdom of live streaming! Translation Functions Japanese, English, Chinese As of December 2022 Live Streaming Screen Various throw-away effects to liven up your live-streaming! Official Programs Meta Live will have official events and delivery that will enliven the live audience and the live performers.

Screenshots

Claps!4 screens
METALIVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: METALIVE at 45% against Claps!'s 5%. METALIVE also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Claps!'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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. Claps! sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and METALIVE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Claps! ships an update every 5 weeks, METALIVE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Claps! versus METALIVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaps!METALIVE
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews45.0% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB87 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCosplayers Archive Inc.Dream Cast, K.K.

Customer experience

Claps!

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative85.0%

METALIVE

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative45.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Claps!

One-time9
  • 1000 コイン$5.99
  • 980 coins$7.99
  • 1500コイン$9.99
Show 6 more
  • 1480 coins$11.99
  • 3000コイン$19.99
  • 5000コイン$29.99
  • 10000 コイン$59.99
  • 15000コイン$99.99
  • 20000コイン2 variants$119.99
10 purchases

METALIVE

One-time10
  • Package 1$0.99
  • Package 2$2.99
  • Package 3$7.99
Show 7 more
  • Package 9$19.99
  • Package 10$19.99
  • Package 4$26.99
  • Package 5$59.99
  • Package 6$99.99
  • Package 7$129.99
  • Package 8$149.99

Questions

Is Claps! free?
Claps! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is METALIVE free?
METALIVE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claps! or METALIVE have ads?
Neither Claps! nor METALIVE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Claps! or METALIVE?
Claps! ships an update every 5 weeks, and METALIVE fortnightly. Most recently, Claps! was updated on September 15, 2026 and METALIVE on September 21, 2026.

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