Jme TV vs 星見るAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jme TV
Access a wide variety of Japanese entertainment programs, including dramas, movies, and live channels. This service offers a legal way to watch Japanese content internationally with bilingual interface options.
- Vast video-on-demand library
- Diverse entertainment programs
- Content for the entire family
- Live streaming channels
- Bilingual interface (English/Japanese)
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Jme is your all-inclusive Japanese video service, providing a vast video-on-demand (VOD) library that houses a diverse range of entertainment programs from various content providers catering to the entire family's tastes and preferences. Experience Jme and immerse yourself in the best of Japanese content. https://www.jme.tv/readme/terms
星見るAR
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Identify constellations just by pointing your phone at the sky. Using gyroscope sensors, HoshiMiru detects direction in real-time and overlays constellation names and star positions. Perfect for beginners in stargazing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 星見るAR at none against Jme TV's 2. 星見るAR also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Jme TV's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Jme TV sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. 星見るAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Jme TV ships an update every 4 months, 星見るAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jme TV | 星見るAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (48 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NHK Cosmomedia America, Inc. | satoshi amasaki |
Bugs and requests
Jme TV
Reported bugs
15 issues- 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
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- Screen refresh rates extremely slow (15-20 seconds)
- App crashes when selecting certain shows
- Menu navigation freezes and gets stuck
- Schedule page shows 30-90 minute gaps before/after midnight
- Search function is buggy and unreliable
- Connection errors claiming internet is lost despite working connection
- Error messages like 'missing page' and 'oops, something went wrong'
- Inconsistent episode numbering and sequencing
- Language settings require changing to play content
- App performance varies significantly across platforms
Requested features
16 requests- 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
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- AirPlay support
- Better program scheduling for international viewers
- Resume watching feature that persists
- Detailed program guide/calendar view
- More recent and diverse content library
- Auto-generated captions option
- Cast button functionality
- Improved search functionality
- Tutorial/help screens for elderly users
- More on-demand options for news, variety, and educational shows
- Music show programming
星見るAR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Jme TV
- Jme TV On Demand$14.991 Month
- Jme TV$25.991 Month
星見るAR
No in-app purchases
