# Ameba（アメーバ） vs Bitfan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ameba（アメーバ） at 54% against Bitfan's 4%. Ameba（アメーバ） also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (524 vs 6). Bitfan's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ameba（アメーバ） sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Bitfan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ameba（アメーバ） holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ameba（アメーバ） has 524 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Ameba（アメーバ）'s written reviews are positive against 4% of Bitfan's.

Ameba（アメーバ） ships an update every 2 weeks, Bitfan every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ameba（アメーバ） | Bitfan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (524 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ameba/id349442137/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfan/id1495775691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **524** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **54.3% of reviews** | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 323 MB | 221 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CyberAgent, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349442140) | [SKIYAKI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046412912) |

## What reviewers say

### Ameba（アメーバ）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ameba/id349442137)

Access celebrity news, follow popular blogs, and easily publish your own entries with photo editing tools. Share your posts directly to social media.

**Highlights:** Celebrity news updates, Follow popular blogs, Publish blog entries, Photo decoration with graffiti, Direct social media posting

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| プラス | $7.99 | per month |
| ライト | $9.99 | per month |
| スタンダード | $19.99 | per month |
| 160コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 320コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 650コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1,000コイン | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1,200コイン | $7.99 | one-time |
| 2,000コイン | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3,000コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3,600コイン | $22.99 | one-time |
| 5,000コイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6,200コイン | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10,000コイン | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient for blogging on the go
- 😊 Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💤 Slow performance
- 🤯 Too many ads and distractions

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save draft blog posts
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

**Requested features**

- Add English language support
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Optimize performance for smoother scrolling
- Provide more customization options for blog layout and design


### Bitfan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfan/id1495775691)

This platform centralizes all your favorite artists' content, including social media updates, fan club exclusives, and live streams. Engage with creators through exclusive communities, direct messaging, and even one-on-one video calls. Supports multiple languages for global fan engagement.

**Highlights:** Centralized social media timeline, Exclusive fan club content, Limited group chats, Live streaming access, One-on-one video calls, Automatic translation support

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $2.99 (1) | $2.99 | per month |
| $3.99 (1) | $3.99 | per month |
| $4.99 (1) | $4.99 | per month |
| $5.99 (1) | $5.99 | per month |
| $6.99 (1) | $6.99 | per month |
| $7.99 (1) | $7.99 | per month |
| $8.99 (1) | $8.99 | per month |
| $9.99 (1) | $9.99 | per month |
| $12.99 (1) | $12.99 | per month |
| $17.99 (1) | $17.99 | per month |
| $44.99 (1) | $44.99 | per month |
| Heart x 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ameba（アメーバ） free?

Ameba（アメーバ） is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bitfan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ameba（アメーバ） or Bitfan?

Ameba（アメーバ） is rated higher. Ameba（アメーバ） averages 4.6 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while Bitfan averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ameba（アメーバ） or Bitfan have ads?

Ameba（アメーバ） shows ads; Bitfan does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ameba（アメーバ） or Bitfan?

Ameba（アメーバ） ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bitfan every 8 days. Most recently, Ameba（アメーバ） was updated on October 21, 2026 and Bitfan on October 19, 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.*