# GL² friend vs ME

The clearest difference is monetization model: ME at free with in-app purchases against GL² friend's subscription. GL² friend's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 81%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GL² friend sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and ME sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GL² friend ships an update every 3 weeks, ME monthly. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GL² friend | ME |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 42 MB | 276 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAM,inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368842720) | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) |

## What reviewers say

### GL² friend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gl-friend/id1610698677)

Receive official messages from members of Girls²/Laki, including their daily lives and candid thoughts. Discover behind-the-scenes content and exclusive off-shots. Subscribe to your favorite members to start receiving personalized messages.

**Highlights:** Exclusive member messages, Behind-the-scenes content, Off-shot photos and videos, Personalized member updates, Subscription to favorite members

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1人プラン | $2.49 | per month |
| 3人プラン | $6.49 | per month |
| 5人プラン | $9.99 | per month |
| 7人プラン | $13.99 | per month |
| 9人プラン | $17.99 | per month |
| 11人プラン | $21.99 | per month |
| プレミアムプラン | $23.49 | per month |


### ME

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mei/id6477275812)

Access the latest news, media, and exclusive content for fans. Members can enjoy blogs, videos, and receive push notifications for updates. Features an e-ticket function for live show entry.

**Highlights:** Latest news and media, Members-only blogs and videos, Push notifications for updates, E-ticket function for live shows, Fan club exclusive content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ME:I 月会費 | $6.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GL² friend free?

GL² friend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ME free?

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

### Do GL² friend or ME have ads?

Neither GL² friend nor ME shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GL² friend or ME?

GL² friend ships an update every 3 weeks, and ME monthly. Most recently, GL² friend was updated on September 21, 2026 and ME on September 21, 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.*