Comparison

Miria vs 5Channel Browser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Miria

This app is a client for the decentralized social network Misskey. It allows you to view timelines, post notes, and utilize features like antennas and channels. Supports multiple accounts and servers, with advanced input and image editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Timeline browsing and note posting
  • Support for multiple accounts and servers
  • MFM input completion
  • Customizable tab emojis
  • Advanced reaction picker
  • Image editing before posting
Features
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Miriaは分散型SNS「Misskey」のクライアントアプリです。 *機能* ・タイムラインの閲覧やノートの投稿、「アンテナ」「チャンネル」「みつける」などの基本的な機能を利用することができます。 ・複数アカウント、複数サーバーに対応しています。  ※2個目以降のアカウントを追加したあとは、アカウントに紐づくタブを追加する必要があります。 ・動きのないMFMに対応しています。 ・タブにカスタム絵文字を設定することができます。 ・リアクションピッカーの精度が高く、ひらがなでも検索しやすくなっています。 ・投稿欄でMFMの入力補完をすることができ、MFMの構文やカスタム絵文字をスムーズに入力することができます。 ・画像を投稿する前にトリミングや回転、画像にカスタム絵文字を貼ったりすることができます。 ・配色を複数のパターンから切り替えることができます。 制限事項 ・このアプリケーションは新規登録およびアカウント削除の機能を提供していません。新規登録や削除が必要な場合、登録や削除に必要な要件をそれぞれのサーバーへご確認ください。 ・このアプリケーションはサーバーを提供していません。このアプリと一緒に特定のサーバーを付随して提供していないので、このアプリ単独で利用することはできません。 ・このアプリはMisskey v12以前のバージョンや、Firefish, Calckeyなどのフォークされたアプリケーションに対応していません。

About

5Channel Browser

A dedicated browser for comfortably navigating 5ch boards and threads on iPhone. Offers a clean interface for finding boards, reading threads, following replies, and viewing images with customizable options for a smooth experience.

Highlights
  • Browse boards and threads by category
  • Save favorite boards and threads
  • Adjustable text size and Dark Mode
  • Block unwanted words, names, and IDs
  • Preview replies and image thumbnails
  • Resume reading with unread markers
  • Thread title search functionality
Features
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The official dedicated browser for reading 5channel boards and threads comfortably on iPhone. A simple, readable layout makes everyday use smooth: find a board, read a thread, follow replies, preview images, and post. Threads resume where you left off, and the app connects directly to 5ch.io for faster loading. Features • Boards and threads Open boards and threads quickly from the category list. Ranking views help you find active discussions. • Favorites and history Save boards and threads you follow. Return to previously read threads from history. • Resume reading Reopen a thread at the last post you read. Jump to unread, and see +N unread counts on boards, rankings, favorites, and history. • Readable thread view Compact layout, adjustable text size, Dark Mode, reply anchors, same-ID lookup, and an edge scrubber for long threads. ASCII art (AA) uses a monospaced font and horizontal scrolling so it stays intact. • Posting Reply in-thread. Attach a photo from your library or camera; it uploads to GZO and is inserted into your post. Shorten long URLs with jump5 without leaving the app. • Image and video previews Larger inline image previews. Watch YouTube in-app. Trusted hosts such as GZO, Imgur, and Pinterest can show rich previews. • NG word, NG name, and ID filters Hide words, names, and IDs you don’t want to see. • Reply popups Tap >>number links to inspect related posts quickly. • Search Find threads by title. • Japanese / English Switch the in-app language in Settings. Theme: Light, Dark, or System. This is the official browser for reading 5channel more comfortably. Use it for daily news, trending topics, and following threads you care about.

Screenshots

Miria3 screens
5Channel Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 5Channel Browser at 5.0 against Miria's 3.0. 5Channel Browser also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days). Miria's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5Channel Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Miria asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

5Channel Browser holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Miria's written reviews are positive against 33% of 5Channel Browser's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Miria ships an update every 8 days, 5Channel Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Miria versus 5Channel Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiria5Channel Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperAozora SugimuraSynic Inc.

Customer experience

Miria

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

5Channel Browser

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Miria

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

5Channel Browser

Subscriptions1
  • UPLIFT - 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Miria free?
Miria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5Channel Browser free?
5Channel Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Miria or 5Channel Browser?
5Channel Browser is rated higher. Miria averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 5Channel Browser averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Miria or 5Channel Browser have ads?
Neither Miria nor 5Channel Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Miria or 5Channel Browser?
Miria ships an update every 8 days, and 5Channel Browser every 3 days. Most recently, Miria was updated on September 30, 2026 and 5Channel Browser on October 9, 2026.

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