Comparison

Now! vs CosMate

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

Head to head
About

Now!

This real-time communication platform is designed for ACG enthusiasts, offering thousands of ACG-related channels for discussion and immediate access to important ACG information. Engage with news, find help with games, and connect with fellow fans.

Highlights
  • Real-time ACG news and channels
  • Thousands of ACG discussion channels
  • Game help and ACG problem-solving
  • Interactive news bullet comments
  • Live user count display
  • Crystal system for activity tracking and customization
Features
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巴哈姆特 Now! 是由巴哈姆特專為ACG愛好者打造的即時通訊平台,提供數以萬計的ACG相關頻道隨你聊,也是用來即時接收ACG重要資訊的專門工具! 在這裡,你可以: ◎一手掌握最即時、最熱門的ACG新聞與頻道。 ◎數以萬計的ACG相關頻道隨你聊。 ◎跟上ACG世界變化的速度、跟上大家的話題。 ◎在聊天室中尋求幫助,解決遊戲卡關或ACG疑難雜症。 ◎可瀏覽新聞彈幕,增添互動性與趣味。 ◎即時顯示Live人數,隨時掌握人潮動向。 ◎無論是討論新作情報、分享遊戲心得,還是找人組隊,你都能找到同好交流分享ACG資訊。 ◎獲得專屬水晶,負責紀錄你在聊天室的活躍數據以及與作品相關的資料,方便互動交流。 ◎養成屬於你的水晶,透過提升活躍值,讓水晶樣貌產生變化。

About

CosMate

Features
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CosMate - Find Your People. Share Your Passion. Ever had this happen? You finish an anime you’re totally obsessed with, but have no one to geek out about it with. Or you finally get that merch you’ve been waiting forever for, but there’s no one to share the excitement with. Sometimes, it’s not that we need more friends. We just need someone who gets what we’re into. CosMate is a dating and social app that brings people together through anime, gaming, and shared interests. From anime, gaming, cosplay, and J-pop to movies, music, and everyday life, the things you love can be the start of something amazing. Whether you’re looking for an anime buddy, new friends to share your world with, or maybe even a little romance, it can all start with one simple question: “Wait, you’re into that too?!” Swipe & Match - Find Your Kind of People Looks might catch your eye, but shared interests keep things interesting. Swipe through profiles and discover more than just photos. See what shows, games, and hobbies you’re both into! Easy Icebreakers - Skip the Awkward Small Talk Not sure how to start a conversation? From the anime you’re currently binge-watching to your favorite J-pop artist or random everyday moments, there’s always something to talk about. Explore - Find People Who Get Your Hype Just finished an amazing anime? Obsessed with a new game? Share what you’re excited about and connect with people who are just as into it as you are. Collections - Let Your Interests Do the Talking Anime figures, ita bags, collectibles, or even that concert ticket you just can’t throw away. Every little treasure tells a story about you. Show off what you love and let your people find you. Events - Find Your Next Adventure Buddy Want to hit up an anime convention, check out an exhibition, or go to an event but have no one to go with? Discover anime, gaming, cosplay, and other exciting events. Meet people who share your interests and turn online connections into real-life memories. The things you love are even better when you have someone to share them with. CosMate - Meet people who love what you love. And maybe, someone you’ll love too. Made with love by a team in Taiwan. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.cosmate.io/terms-conditions-en Privacy Policy: https://www.cosmate.io/privacy-policy-en Community Guidelines: https://www.cosmate.io/community-guideline-en

Screenshots

Now!4 screens
CosMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Now! at none against CosMate's 4. CosMate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. CosMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Now! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now! ships an update every 2 weeks, CosMate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Now! versus CosMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNow!CosMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews6.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB206 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperONEUP NETWORK CORPORATIONCosmate Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Now!

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

CosMate

Subscriptions4
  • CosMate Premium 一週方案$7.997 Days
  • CosMate Premium 1個月方案$22.991 Month
  • CosMate Premium 3個月方案$49.993 Months
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  • CosMate Premium 6個月方案$99.996 Months

Questions

Is Now! free?
Now! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosMate free?
CosMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Now! or CosMate have ads?
Now! shows ads; CosMate does not.
Which is updated more often, Now! or CosMate?
Now! ships an update every 2 weeks, and CosMate every 5 days. Most recently, Now! was updated on November 3, 2026 and CosMate on November 5, 2026.

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