Now! vs 發發IM
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。
發發IM
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數據可控，私有部署 支持獨立服務器私有化部署，數據完全掌握在自己手中，避免封號、數據外泄與第三方風險，實現真正的客戶資產沈澱。 企業級安全體系 多重風控策略、權限管理、聊天安全設置（禁言、禁互加、隱藏成員信息等），全面保護用戶隱私與社群安全環境。 全球高速 · 多節點架構 采用分布式多服務器與智能加速技術，境內外訪問穩定高速，跨地域、跨網絡環境依然保持流暢體驗。 全場景即時通訊能力 覆蓋單聊、群聊、文件傳輸、高清音視頻等全功能 IM 場景。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 發發IM at none against Now!'s shown. 發發IM also leads on update cadence (every 4 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, 發發IM every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Now! | 發發IM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ONEUP NETWORK CORPORATION | SEDONA PUBLIC LIBRARY, INC. |
In-app purchases
Now!
No in-app purchases
發發IM
No in-app purchases
