Comparison

hellolive vs Cosmo

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

Head to head
About

hellolive

Connect with your favorite artists through live streams, exclusive album talks, and direct messaging. Enjoy 1:1 video calls, purchase merchandise, and access replays of past events. Stay updated with real-time notifications and event information.

Highlights
  • Live streaming archive
  • Album live talk sessions
  • Direct messaging and real-time translation
  • 1:1 video calls with artists
  • Exclusive merchandise sales
  • Live screening of replays
Features
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# Live Streaming Archive From jam-packed world tours to intimate live talks~ Let us take this eventful journey with our artists online and on-site.  # Album Live Talk hello’s original content! Let’s dive into the behind-scenes of KPOP-produced albums in real time. # Messages and Chats Send a message to the artist through pre-events, Strike a conversation through a real-time translation service.  # Replay A live screening event will be held for live replays and purchased past events. # 1:1 Video Call hellolive is convenient to use without any additional installments! Cherish an unforgettable 1:1 hello with your bias! # Special Goods Don’t miss a gift full of autographed limited posters and photos,  Followed by behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased snippets, and artists’ voice memos. # Albums and Goods Buy the artist’s record/DVD, official lightsticks, and merchandised goods,  Become the star of hello’s limited event ticket! [Customer Center] - Real-time customer support available during live broadcasts - Terms of service: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive - FAQ: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/faq - Questions: hello@amond.io [App Install Requirements] - Camera: Video call service is provided during live broadcasts and 1:1 Video Call - Microphone: Video call service is provided during 1:1 Video Call - Push Notification: Receive live admission and event updates [Notice] * Please update the hellolive app to the latest version before live broadcasts. * Please create a nickname and profile picture so the artists can see you. [Terms and Privacy Policy] https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/terms https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/privacy

About

Cosmo

Connect with your favorite artists through exclusive digital collectibles and interactive experiences. Collect unique moments, trade with other fans, and participate in artist-driven activities. Offers various subscription tiers for enhanced access.

Highlights
  • Collect seasonal digital moments (Objekt)
  • Trade Objekt with other users
  • Participate in artist activities (Gravity)
  • Follow favorite artists' content
  • Unlock special Objekt
  • Subscription membership tiers
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Cosmo : the Gate The closest place you’ll ever meet your favorite artists. Welcome to Cosmo, a world of all possibilities. idntt officially joined the new chapter of Cosmo. ■ -Collect Objekt, a seasonal collection of precious moments from artists. -Each artist is given a unique Como through Objekt. -Participate in various Gravity with Como and contribute to your artist’s activities. ■ -Follow your favorite artists and enjoy a variety of contents from the artists through the Home tab. -Complete your Grid with Objekt and unlock special Objekt. -You can also trade your Objekt with other users. ■ [Subscription Products] - Cosmo offers idntt Membership, tripleS Membership and ARTMS Membership as subscription products. - The subscription period is one month and will automatically renew unless canceled. - Monthly subscription fees start at $1.99 (based on United States). - Exact pricing details for each subscription product can be found on the membership subscription page within the Cosmo app. ■ - Terms of Service : https://static.cosmo.fans/pages/terms.html - Privacy Policy : https://static.cosmo.fans/pages/privacy.html - Apple EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

hellolive4 screens
Cosmo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Cosmo at none against hellolive's shown. Cosmo also leads on ratings volume (283 vs 52). hellolive's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. hellolive sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Cosmo sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

hellolive holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cosmo has 283 ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of hellolive's written reviews are positive against 59% of Cosmo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hellolive ships an update every 9 days, Cosmo every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
hellolive versus Cosmo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhelloliveCosmo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (52 ratings) — better3.8 (283 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings52283 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB152 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerhellolive Inc.Modhaus Inc.

Customer experience

hellolive

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.8%

Cosmo

All ratings283 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral1.8%
Negative27.9%
Written reviews239 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative34.3%

User reviews

hellolive

From 52 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth live streaming
  • 💡 Helpful real-time updates
  • 👍 Convenient 1-on-1 video calls
  • 👍 Good video and audio quality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues
  • 🐛 Subtitle sync problems
  • 🔋 High data consumption
  • 👎 Inconsistent pricing between app and website

Cosmo

From 283 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth and user-friendly app
  • 🔒 Secure platform for collecting digital items
  • 💡 Innovative concept of 'objekts' and 'gravities'
  • 👍 Constant updates and improvements
  • 👍 Engaging way to interact with the group

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to manage and sort large collections
  • 💰 Expensive digital items
  • 🤔 Concerns about exploiting artists through voting features

Bugs and requests

hellolive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Purchased content not showing up
  • Difficulty updating account information

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language support
  • Ability to mirror to larger screens
  • Improved app compatibility with older devices

Cosmo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and verification problems
  • Objekt scanning not working as expected
  • App defaulting to groups user doesn't follow
  • Crashes when accessing certain features

Requested features

5 requests
  • In-app trading system for objekts
  • Ability to change email address
  • Translate posts and live streams
  • Rhythm game integration
  • More physical merchandise options for international fans

In-app purchases

8 purchases

hellolive

One-time8
  • cube 10 ea$1.99
  • cube 10ea$1.99
  • cube 26ea$4.99
Show 5 more
  • cube 30ea2 variants$5.99
  • cube 100ea$19.99
  • cube 150ea$29.99
  • cube 200ea2 variants$39.99
  • cube 300ea$59.99
10 purchases

Cosmo

Subscriptions1
  • All Member Pass$8.691 Month
One-time9
  • Cosmo Objekt (Digital Only)$2.99
  • Cosmo Objekt x1 (Digital Only)$3.29
  • Motion Objekt 1 (Digital Only)$3.99
Show 6 more
  • Cosmo Objekt x3(Digital Only)$7.99
  • Cosmo Objekt 4 (Digital Only)$12.49
  • Cosmo Objekt x6(Digital Only)$14.99
  • Cosmo Objekt 8 (Digital Only)$23.49
  • Cosmo Objekt x11(Digital Only)$24.99
  • Cosmo Objekt 12 (Digital Only)$32.49

Questions

Is hellolive free?
hellolive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cosmo free?
Cosmo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, hellolive or Cosmo?
hellolive is rated higher. hellolive averages 4.0 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Cosmo averages 3.8 from 283 ratings.
Do hellolive or Cosmo have ads?
hellolive shows ads; Cosmo does not.
Which is updated more often, hellolive or Cosmo?
hellolive ships an update every 9 days, and Cosmo every 8 days. Most recently, hellolive was updated on November 7, 2026 and Cosmo on November 7, 2026.

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