Niban vs HelloAndBye
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Niban
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The app icon is a blue "2". Try placing it next to the "Ichiban" (with "1") icon on your home screen for easy access. Just like a TV remote, simply tap the numbered icon to start a video call - tap "1" for one person, "2" for another. For Beginners: 1) For senior beginners, we recommend having a family member help with the initial setup. 2) Let them know: "I've added another contact. You can now video call with [name]" and "Look for the blue '2' icon." 3) After setup, please help them test the connection and guide them through their first calls. Setup and Operation: Same simple process as "Ichiban" app.
HelloAndBye
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Tired of cluttered contact lists? Our app allows you to save contacts with a timer, ensuring they automatically delete after a set period. Ideal for temporary contacts such as vacation rentals, short-term work projects, or one-time connections. Keep your contact list neat and efficient!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Niban at 14.0 against HelloAndBye's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Niban ships an update every 2 months, HelloAndBye every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Niban | HelloAndBye |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yuko Nakata | Mauro Bianchelli |
In-app purchases
Niban
No in-app purchases
HelloAndBye
No in-app purchases
