# Fanmily vs FUNKEON

The clearest difference is monetization model: FUNKEON at free with in-app purchases against Fanmily's subscription. FUNKEON also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 9%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fanmily sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FUNKEON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanmily | FUNKEON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 162 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBGメディア株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/992714564) | [株式会社 ファンクラブテクノロジーズ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880033228) |

## What reviewers say

### Fanmily

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanmily/id1485686155)

Support your favorite talents with exclusive content, including messages, photos, and videos. Engage with live streams, win limited-edition merchandise, and receive personalized morning calls. This app offers a unique way for fans to connect with their idols.

**Highlights:** Exclusive fan club messages, Digital membership cards, Merchandise and digital novelty lotteries, Live streaming with talent interaction, Personalized morning call videos, In-app currency for enhanced content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 闇雲ファンクラブ料金 (1ヶ月プラン) | $3.99 | per month |
| マーキュロファンクラブ料金 (1ヶ月プラン) | $8.99 | per month |
| GANGDEMICファンクラブ料金 (6ヶ月プラン) | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| SAKIファンクラブ料金 (6ヶ月プラン) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| 強くてにゅーげーむファンクラブ料金 (6ヶ月プラン) | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| 強くてにゅーげーむファンクラブ料金 (12ヶ月プラン) | $99.99 | per year |
| 540コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2070コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4170コイン | $39.99 | one-time |


### FUNKEON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funkeon/id1566483954)

This app connects passionate fans with their favorite celebrities in a private, members-only community. It offers exclusive content like live streams, behind-the-scenes photos, and direct interaction through group chats and birthday messages.

**Highlights:** Celebrity live streaming, Private fan group chats, Exclusive photo galleries, Birthday message streams, News and limited information, Digital membership card

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dazzy | $2.99 | per month |
| kirinファンクラブ | $2.99 | per year |
| Queen Room | $3.99 | per month |
| MARC PANTHER FUNKEON | $4.99 | per month |
| ファンクラブ設定用ID | $5.49 | per month |
| FUNKEON　GOBOU | $24.99 | per month |
| MARC PANTHER FUNKEON | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| MARC PANTHER FUNKEON | $59.99 | per year |
| FUNKEON Coin 60 SET | $8.99 | one-time |
| FUNKEON Coin 6800 SET | $999.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fanmily free?

Fanmily is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is FUNKEON free?

FUNKEON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Fanmily or FUNKEON have ads?

Neither Fanmily nor FUNKEON shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fanmily or FUNKEON?

Fanmily ships an update every 2 months, and FUNKEON every 2 months. Most recently, Fanmily was updated on November 7, 2026 and FUNKEON on November 3, 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.*