Comparison

Nekomimi vs Bar Chart Race

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

Head to head
About

Nekomimi

This app provides a streamlined browser experience specifically designed for the Scratch programming environment. It optimizes the display for children learning to code by removing unnecessary navigation elements and enabling a dedicated keyboard for essential inputs. The interface is tailored to maximize screen real estate for coding activities.

Highlights
  • Scratch site only display
  • Eliminated navigation
  • Full screen iPad usage
  • Dedicated keyboard for Scratch
  • Disabled screen enlargement
Features
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A browser specialized for Scratch, a programming environment for children -Only Scratch site (https://scratch.mit.edu/) can be displayed -Since the navigation is eliminated, the entire screen of the iPad can be used with Scratch -Features not required for development with Scratch are not installed (back, forward, URL input, bookmark, etc.) - The key input (0-9, A-Z, arrow key, space key) required when executing Scratch is enabled by using a dedicated keyboard - In order to prevent the screen from being enlarged carelessly, the screen enlargement display function by double tap or pinch in is turned off Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab

About

Bar Chart Race

Create animated ranking videos from spreadsheets for social media. Import data, customize visuals, and export MP4s for platforms like Reels and TikTok. On-device AI generates titles and insights without sending your data.

Highlights
  • Native video export (9:16, 1:1, 16:9)
  • Import data from various sources
  • On-device AI for titles and insights
  • Multiple chart types (bar, line, donut)
  • Customizable themes and visual elements
  • No watermark or subscription required for basic features
Features
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Bar Chart Race is a creator studio for animated ranking videos. Import a spreadsheet, pick a look, and export a native MP4 ready for Reels, TikTok, Shorts, and YouTube — in 9:16, 1:1, or 16:9. You never need to screen-record the phone. Start from a file, a paste, a URL, or the built-in Open Numbers library (World Bank, Gapminder, Our World in Data and more). Watch bars, lines, or donut shares race through time, then export a real video with optional music and a cover frame. On supported devices, Apple Intelligence writes titles, captions, and shareable insights entirely on-device. Your data does not leave the phone. There is no analytics SDK and no tracking. KEY FEATURES • Native video export — 9:16 Reels, 1:1, and 16:9, up to 1080p (4K with Pro) • No watermark and nothing to subscribe to — buying the app is enough • One-tap races from the Open Numbers dataset library • Six visual themes, flags and logos on bars, intro and outro cards • Bar, line, and donut race layouts • Music loops and overtake sound effects (baked into the file with Pro) • Loopable GIF export (Pro) • CSV, TSV, XLSX, HTML/Wikipedia tables, clipboard, and URLs • On-device titles, insights, and import help • iPad three-column layout and Shortcuts (“Export Chart Race”, “Surprise Me”) • Home Screen widget for your last race — tap to jump back into the player • Open CSV/XLSX from Files or the Share Sheet HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a project — or tap Explore and pick a public dataset. 2. Tweak titles, theme, speed, and the visible bars. 3. Play the race, then Export. Choose 9:16 for Reels. 4. Share the MP4, save to Photos, or copy an AI caption. INCLUDED WITH THE APP Projects, import, editing, playback, the dataset library, on-device AI, all six themes, all three chart types, and unwatermarked MP4 export up to 1080p. BAR CHART RACE PRO (optional — yearly or lifetime) 4K export, loopable GIF export, music and sound baked into the exported file, and your own @handle in place of the app credit. Perfect for educators, journalists, analysts, and social creators who want studio-quality races without a desktop tool. BAR CHART RACE PRO SUBSCRIPTION • Bar Chart Race Pro (Yearly) — US$4.99 per year, starting with a 1-week free trial • A one-time Bar Chart Race Pro Lifetime unlock is also available for US$14.99 • Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase • The subscription renews automatically unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your Apple Account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period • Manage or cancel it in Settings → your Apple Account → Subscriptions after purchase • Any unused part of a free trial is forfeited if you buy a subscription Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://frasco.co.za/privacy/

Screenshots

Bar Chart Race4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nekomimi at 3.6 against Bar Chart Race's 1.0. Nekomimi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $7.99). Bar Chart Race's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On ads and device support 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

Nekomimi costs $1.99 and Bar Chart Race $7.99 up front. Bar Chart Race sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Nekomimi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nekomimi holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nekomimi has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nekomimi ships an update every 5 months, Bar Chart Race every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Nekomimi versus Bar Chart Race: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNekomimiBar Chart Race
Price$1.99 — better$7.99
Rating3.6 (51 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews58.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKouichi INAFUKUJoao Frasco

Customer experience

Nekomimi

All ratings46 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral10.9%
Negative28.3%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive58.2%
Neutral21.8%
Negative20.0%

Bar Chart Race

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Nekomimi

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bar Chart Race

Subscriptions1
  • Bar Chart Race Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Bar Chart Race Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Nekomimi free?
Nekomimi costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bar Chart Race free?
Bar Chart Race costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nekomimi or Bar Chart Race?
Nekomimi is rated higher. Nekomimi averages 3.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Bar Chart Race averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nekomimi or Bar Chart Race have ads?
Neither Nekomimi nor Bar Chart Race shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nekomimi or Bar Chart Race?
Nekomimi ships an update every 5 months, and Bar Chart Race every 2 months. Most recently, Nekomimi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Bar Chart Race on October 26, 2026.

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