# Buyee vs メロンブックスアプリ

The clearest difference is rating: Buyee at 4.7 against メロンブックスアプリ's 1.0. Buyee also leads on ratings volume (4.6K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). メロンブックスアプリ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Buyee holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buyee has 4.6K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Buyee's written reviews are positive against 28% of メロンブックスアプリ's.

Buyee ships an update monthly, メロンブックスアプリ every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buyee | メロンブックスアプリ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1528972991/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **42.9% of reviews** | 27.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [tenso, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441508536) | [MELONBOOKS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253825755) |

## What reviewers say

### Buyee

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buyee/id1453784165)

Access and purchase items from numerous Japanese online stores and auction sites. This app simplifies the entire process, from searching and buying to payment and international shipping. Consolidate orders from multiple vendors into a single shipment for convenience.

**Highlights:** Shop from 30+ Japanese online stores, Purchase from Japanese auction sites, Combine packages from multiple stores, Monitor price changes and bids, Secure payment processing, Multiple international shipping options, Multilingual customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient service
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💎 Great for finding rare/exclusive items
- 🌍 Enables international shopping

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive shipping costs
- 🐛 Buggy and slow app performance
- 🤔 Unclear policies and hidden fees
- 🤷‍♀️ Poor customer service and support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing and freezing issues
- Inconsistent loading of images and listings
- Unreliable bid/order processing

**Requested features**

- Improved app optimization and speed
- Easier account creation and login process
- Expanded payment options (e.g., Apple Pay)
- Better translation and language support


### メロンブックスアプリ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1528972991)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buyee free?

Buyee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is メロンブックスアプリ free?

メロンブックスアプリ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Buyee or メロンブックスアプリ?

Buyee is rated higher. Buyee averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while メロンブックスアプリ averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buyee or メロンブックスアプリ have ads?

Buyee shows ads; メロンブックスアプリ does not.

### Which is updated more often, Buyee or メロンブックスアプリ?

Buyee ships an update monthly, and メロンブックスアプリ every 3 months. Most recently, Buyee was updated on November 11, 2026 and メロンブックスアプリ on November 11, 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.*