# FutaView vs Connecting

The clearest difference is price: Connecting at Free against FutaView's $2.99. Connecting also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 1). FutaView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Connecting is free to download; FutaView costs $2.99 up front. Connecting sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.59 per 7 days. FutaView asks for nothing beyond the download.

Connecting holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Connecting has 2.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of FutaView's written reviews are positive against 42% of Connecting's.

FutaView ships an update every 2 months, Connecting fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FutaView | Connecting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futaview/id322074869/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-fun-and-easy-calls/id1384259378/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **41.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#161** |
| Size | 3 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [flexfrank.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/322074873) | [YP Labs Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340762762) |

## What reviewers say

### FutaView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/futaview/id322074869)

Browse and interact with a popular Japanese imageboard. Post messages, create new threads, and manage your downloaded images within the application.

**Highlights:** Browse Futaba Channel, Post messages, Create threads, Store and manage images, Imageboard interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Connecting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connecting-fun-and-easy-calls/id1384259378)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Connect with people globally through voice calls and text chat. This app offers a safe, moderated environment for authentic conversations, breaking down language barriers with live translation. Enjoy short, timed calls that can be extended if you vibe with someone.

**Highlights:** Voice-only social community, 7-minute timed calls, Live translation for international chat, 24/7 moderation system, Voice to text functionality, Block and report users

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription Tier A (1 week) | $4.59 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Tier A(1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| Subscription Tier B (1 week) | $12.49 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Tier C (1 week) | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Tier D (1 week) | $32.49 | per 7 days |
| Subscription Tier C(1 month) | $34.99 | per month |
| 부스트 1개 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Tier A | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tier B | $11.99 | one-time |
| Tier C | $22.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Fun and engaging app
- 🌍 Great way to meet people from around the world
- 🗣️ Helpful for language learning
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription required for full functionality
- 🤖 Presence of bots and fake profiles
- 🚫 Limited free features
- ⏱️ Long wait times to connect with others
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent call quality and connection issues
- Bugs with account registration and login
- Glitches with photo uploads and profile editing

**Requested features**

- Free trial period for premium features
- More free communication options
- Improved profile verification system
- Ability to delete account and photos
- Better filtering and search options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FutaView free?

FutaView costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Connecting free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FutaView or Connecting?

Connecting is rated higher. FutaView averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Connecting averages 4.4 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do FutaView or Connecting have ads?

Neither FutaView nor Connecting shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FutaView or Connecting?

FutaView ships an update every 2 months, and Connecting fortnightly. Most recently, FutaView was updated on November 10, 2026 and Connecting on November 11, 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.*