# UP vs METALIVE

The clearest difference is review sentiment: UP at 55% against METALIVE's 45%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and METALIVE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UP ships an update weekly, METALIVE fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UP | METALIVE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 45.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 129 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TOMOYUKI MIYAMOTO](https://appshunter.io/developer/947322044) | [Dream Cast, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642467900) |

## What reviewers say

### UP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/up-t-talk-web/id6443553469)

Connect with idols and talents through online special events. Enjoy live video calls, receive digital photos, and send messages. A VIP plan offers unlimited access to past recordings.

**Highlights:** Browse talent event listings, Follow favorite talents, Request events, 2-shot video calls, Receive digital photos and autographs, Send messages and letters, VIP plan for past recordings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vip plan | $3.99 | per month |
| 1,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7,000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 | $249.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 | $399.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 | $799.99 | one-time |


### METALIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metalive/id6443916867)

This live-streaming app focuses on global distribution of Japanese subculture. It offers unique features like real-time translation in multiple languages and engaging effects to enhance broadcasts. The platform also hosts official events and programs to entertain viewers and performers.

**Highlights:** Global distribution of Japanese subculture, Real-time translation (Japanese, English, Chinese), Live streaming with engaging effects, Official events and programs, Supports iPhone, iPad, and iPod

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Package 9 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 4 | $26.99 | one-time |
| Package 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package 7 | $129.99 | one-time |
| Package 8 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UP free?

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

### Is METALIVE free?

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

### Do UP or METALIVE have ads?

Neither UP nor METALIVE shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UP or METALIVE?

UP ships an update weekly, and METALIVE fortnightly. Most recently, UP was updated on November 3, 2026 and METALIVE on November 3, 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.*