# Jme TV vs pherp!

The clearest difference is rating: pherp! at 5.0 against Jme TV's 2.5. Jme TV's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jme TV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and pherp! sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

pherp! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jme TV has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jme TV | pherp! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pherp/id6759741807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 6.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/713297893) | [SEAR Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880470824) |

## What reviewers say

### Jme TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jme-tv/id6467057139)

Access a comprehensive library of Japanese video-on-demand content. This service offers a diverse range of entertainment programs suitable for the whole family, sourced from various content providers.

**Highlights:** Vast video-on-demand library, Diverse entertainment programs, Content for the entire family, Japanese content focus, Multiple content providers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jme TV On Demand | $14.99 | per month |
| Jme TV | $25.99 | per month |
| Jme TV | $259.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📺 Access to Japanese programming and NHK content
- 🎬 Good variety of dramas and movies with some English subtitles
- 📰 Live streaming channels with news and variety shows
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Educational content for children available
- 🌍 Official legal way to watch Japanese TV internationally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Extremely slow app performance and frequent freezing
- 🎥 Poor video quality, dark and washed-out picture
- 💾 No recording/DVR capability for live programs
- 📺 Very limited on-demand content compared to predecessor
- 💰 Expensive subscription ($25-30/month, $250-350/year)

**Reported bugs**

- Gray overlay on Apple TV that doesn't disappear
- App freezes and long load times (5-20+ seconds)
- Frequent disconnections during live streaming
- Login errors and password requests multiple times daily
- Play/pause button not working on remote

**Requested features**

- DVR/Recording capability for live programs
- Extended on-demand replay window (24-48 hours or 1 week)
- Japanese and English subtitles for all content
- Chromecast support for casting to TVs
- Samsung TV app and broader device compatibility


### pherp!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pherp/id6759741807)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gas Pass Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Stink Pass Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| 1,000 Pherpcoin - $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Pherpcoin - $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Pherpcoin - $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Pherpcoin - $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jme TV free?

Jme TV is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pherp! free?

pherp! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jme TV or pherp!?

pherp! is rated higher. Jme TV averages 2.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while pherp! averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Jme TV or pherp! have ads?

Neither Jme TV nor pherp! shows ads.

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