Now! vs CosMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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。
CosMate
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CosMate - Designed for cosplay, only invite code users can register during the beta period, with more invite codes to be distributed through various methods.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CosMate at none against Now!'s shown. CosMate also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Now! ships an update every 2 weeks, CosMate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Now! | CosMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 174 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ONEUP NETWORK CORPORATION | Cosmate Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Now!
No in-app purchases
CosMate
No in-app purchases
