# Fanmily vs METALIVE

The clearest difference is monetization model: METALIVE at free with in-app purchases against Fanmily's subscription. METALIVE also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 9%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Fanmily ships an update every 2 months, METALIVE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fanmily | METALIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **45.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 162 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IBGメディア株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/992714564) | [Dream Cast, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642467900) |

## 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 |


### 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 Fanmily free?

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

### Is METALIVE free?

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

### Do Fanmily or METALIVE have ads?

Neither Fanmily nor METALIVE shows ads.

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

Fanmily ships an update every 2 months, and METALIVE fortnightly. Most recently, Fanmily was updated on November 11, 2026 and METALIVE 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.*