Comparison

みんなのチカラ vs 5Channel Browser

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

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About

みんなのチカラ

This app collects information from individuals to create a safer society. It features a danger map, wanted person alerts, and missing person reports to help users contribute to community safety.

Highlights
  • Wanted person alerts
  • Missing person reports
  • Danger map for local hazards
  • Emergency alert button
  • Information sharing platform
Features
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【アプリの概要】 「みんなのチカラ」は、ひとりひとりのチカラ=情報を集めて、安心安全な社会の実現を目指すアプリです。危険マップ、指名手配情報、行方不明者情報といった機能を通じて、社会や街の安全に貢献するためのプラットフォームを提供します。 【このアプリが何を目指しているのか】 私たちは、このアプリを通じて、すべての人が手軽に社会の安全に貢献できるようにしたいと考えています。みんなの力が集まれば、大きな力となり、一人ひとりが安心して生活できる社会を創り出せると信じています。そのためには、危険な人物や場所など情報の一元管理や簡便な通報機能の提供が必要で、「みんなのチカラ」はそのような場所を作ることを考えています。 【アプリを作った経緯】 大分別府で発生したひき逃げ殺人事件をきっかけに、犯人逮捕のための情報共有の難しさ、そしてそれが解決できるツールがないことを痛感しました。指名手配犯の情報が一元管理されておらず、情報提供する方法もバラバラであることが課題だと感じ、それらの課題解決を目指して開発を始めました。 【アプリの主な機能】 * 指名手配情報:指名手配犯の情報を一元管理し、その情報を簡単に把握できるようにすることで、市民一人ひとりが警察と協力して犯人逮捕に貢献できます。 * 行方不明者情報:行方不明者の情報を集め、共有することができる機能です。家族や友人が行方不明になった際に、その人物の特徴や最後に目撃された場所を登録することで、多くの人々が情報共有に参加し、早期の発見に繋がる可能性を高めます。 * 危険マップ:地域内の危険地点を登録・共有できる機能です。不審者情報や危険運転、危険な場所などを地図上で確認することができます。 - 緊急ブザー機能:非常時に瞬時に反応することができる緊急ブザー機能を提供しています。一つのボタンを押すだけで大音量で警報が鳴るため、周囲に危険を知らせることができます。 これらの機能を通じて、「みんなのチカラ」はあなたが日常生活の中で直接社会の安全に貢献できる環境を提供します。一人ひとりが小さな力を結集すれば、大きな力となり、より安全な社会を創り上げることができます。あなたも「みんなのチカラ」に参加してみませんか?

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

みんなのチカラ4 screens
5Channel Browser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: みんなのチカラ at none against 5Channel Browser's 1. みんなのチカラ also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 5Channel Browser's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 5Channel Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. みんなのチカラ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

みんなのチカラ ships an update fortnightly, 5Channel Browser every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
みんなのチカラ versus 5Channel Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterみんなのチカラ5Channel Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB3 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developeryuki okadaSynic Inc.

Customer experience

みんなのチカラ

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

5Channel Browser

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

In-app purchases

None

みんなのチカラ

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

5Channel Browser

Subscriptions1
  • UPLIFT - 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month

Questions

Is みんなのチカラ free?
みんなのチカラ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 5Channel Browser free?
5Channel Browser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do みんなのチカラ or 5Channel Browser have ads?
Neither みんなのチカラ nor 5Channel Browser shows ads.
Which is updated more often, みんなのチカラ or 5Channel Browser?
みんなのチカラ ships an update fortnightly, and 5Channel Browser every 3 days. Most recently, みんなのチカラ was updated on October 18, 2026 and 5Channel Browser on October 9, 2026.

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