# FANTS (ファンツ) vs Jme TV

The clearest difference is rating: Jme TV at 2.5 against FANTS (ファンツ)'s 1.0. Jme TV also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). FANTS (ファンツ)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jme TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. FANTS (ファンツ) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jme TV holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jme TV has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of FANTS (ファンツ)'s written reviews are positive against 7% of Jme TV's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FANTS (ファンツ) ships an update fortnightly, Jme TV every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FANTS (ファンツ) | Jme TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fants/id1507128175/reviews) | **[2.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 6.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [株式会社スタジアム](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701726626) | [NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/713297893) |

## What reviewers say

### FANTS (ファンツ)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fants/id1507128175)

Connect with your favorite teams and artists through dedicated online fan salons. Engage in real-time communication, access exclusive content, and build communities with fellow fans.

**Highlights:** Online fan salon app, Connect with teams and artists, Real-time communication, Exclusive content access, Fan community features, Member profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Jme TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139)

Access a wide variety of Japanese entertainment programs, including dramas, movies, and live channels. This service offers a legal way to watch Japanese content internationally with bilingual interface options.

**Highlights:** Vast video-on-demand library, Diverse entertainment programs, Content for the entire family, Live streaming channels, Bilingual interface (English/Japanese)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jme TV On Demand | $14.99 | per month |
| Jme TV | $25.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Access to Japanese programming and NHK content
- 🎬 Good variety of dramas and movies with some English subtitles
- 📰 Live streaming channels with news and variety shows
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational content for children available
- 🌍 Official legal way to watch Japanese TV internationally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Extremely slow app performance and frequent freezing
- 🎥 Poor video quality, dark and washed-out picture
- 💾 No recording/DVR capability for live programs
- 📺 Very limited on-demand content compared to predecessor
- 💰 Expensive subscription ($25-30/month, $250-350/year)

**Reported bugs**

- Gray overlay on Apple TV that doesn't disappear
- App freezes and long load times (5-20+ seconds)
- Frequent disconnections during live streaming
- Login errors and password requests multiple times daily
- Play/pause button not working on remote

**Requested features**

- DVR/Recording capability for live programs
- Extended on-demand replay window (24-48 hours or 1 week)
- Japanese and English subtitles for all content
- Chromecast support for casting to TVs
- Samsung TV app and broader device compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FANTS (ファンツ) free?

FANTS (ファンツ) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Jme TV free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FANTS (ファンツ) or Jme TV?

Jme TV is rated higher. FANTS (ファンツ) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Jme TV averages 2.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do FANTS (ファンツ) or Jme TV have ads?

Neither FANTS (ファンツ) nor Jme TV shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FANTS (ファンツ) or Jme TV?

FANTS (ファンツ) ships an update fortnightly, and Jme TV every 4 months. Most recently, FANTS (ファンツ) was updated on November 3, 2026 and Jme TV 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.*