# JapanLA vs Kidrobot

The clearest difference is rating: Kidrobot at 4.8 against JapanLA's 3.6. Kidrobot also leads on ratings volume (163 vs 19). JapanLA's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (57% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Kidrobot holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kidrobot has 163 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of JapanLA's written reviews are positive against 36% of Kidrobot's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JapanLA ships an update every 2 months, Kidrobot monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | JapanLA | Kidrobot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanla/id6457547279/reviews) | **[4.8 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidrobot/id6471626248/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **163** |
| Positive reviews | **57.1% of reviews** | 36.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [L A Japan Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700991271) | [Kidrobot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715744861) |

## What reviewers say

### JapanLA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanla/id6457547279)

Shop for unique merchandise directly from your mobile device. Discover new arrivals, promotions, and easily manage your orders. Never miss out on popular items with waitlist functionality.

**Highlights:** Browse new arrivals and promotions, Easy ordering and checkout, Waitlist items, Email notifications for orders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Kidrobot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kidrobot/id6471626248)

Explore a world of art, design, and pop culture collectibles. Discover exclusive drops, limited editions, and iconic art toys from popular artists and licenses. Shop the latest releases, browse fan-favorite collections, and stay updated on upcoming launches.

**Highlights:** Exclusive drops and limited editions, Art toys and vinyl collectibles, Designer plush and apparel, Pop culture collectibles, Iconic licenses and collaborations, Shop latest releases and collections

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JapanLA free?

JapanLA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kidrobot free?

Kidrobot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JapanLA or Kidrobot?

Kidrobot is rated higher. JapanLA averages 3.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Kidrobot averages 4.8 from 163 ratings.

### Do JapanLA or Kidrobot have ads?

Neither JapanLA nor Kidrobot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JapanLA or Kidrobot?

JapanLA ships an update every 2 months, and Kidrobot monthly. Most recently, JapanLA was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kidrobot on October 24, 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.*