sakanaction vs JOIN ALIVE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
sakanaction
Stay updated with the latest news and information from the Japanese artist "sakanaction". This official smartphone app provides real-time access to all their announcements and updates, ensuring you never miss a beat.
- Latest artist information
- Official smartphone site
- Real-time updates
- Artist announcements
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This is the official application of "sakanaction", which is the official smartphone site of Japanese artist "sakanaction". You can check their latest information with this app anytime!
JOIN ALIVE
This app enhances your festival experience with essential information and features. Access interactive area maps, view schedules, and receive notifications for your favorite artists' performances.
- Interactive area maps
- Festival timetable display
- Favorite artist notifications
- Real-time location tracking
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JOIN ALIVEの公式アプリ。フェスを便利に楽しむための情報・機能が満載。 [主な機能] ■エリアマップ、タイムテーブルの表示 現在地がわかるエリアマップ、タイムテーブルの表示はもちろん、 お気に入りのアーティストの出演時間の通知機能も！
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: sakanaction at 89% against JOIN ALIVE's 29%. JOIN ALIVE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support 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. sakanaction sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.00 per month. JOIN ALIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.
sakanaction ships an update every 2 months, JOIN ALIVE fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | sakanaction | JOIN ALIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 228 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fanplus, Inc. | Mount Alive co.,ltd. |
Customer experience
sakanaction
JOIN ALIVE
In-app purchases
sakanaction
- 「NF member」月額コース$6.001 Month
JOIN ALIVE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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