# Claps! vs METALIVE

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Claps! | METALIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 5.0% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cosplayers Archive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437699530) | [Dream Cast, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642467900) |

## What reviewers say

### Claps!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claps/id1448018020)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 980 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1500コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1480 coins | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 5000コイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| 10000 コイン | $59.99 | one-time |
| 15000コイン | $99.99 | one-time |
| 20000コイン | $119.99 | one-time |


### METALIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalive/id6443916867)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package 9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 4 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Package 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package 7 | $129.99 | one-time |
| Package 8 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*