Comparison

FanLive ( with STAR ) vs Absi

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

Head to head
About

FanLive ( with STAR )

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FanLive offers a variety of features. - Convenient content management for creators - Real-time communication with fans (1:1 chat, video chat) - Supports uploading of posts such as photos, videos, audio, etc. - Prevent content capture (protection of paid content) - Send message to followers and subscribed fans at once - Support for membership subscription and uploading of goods to be sold in the store Access Permissions Permission is required to use the service. You can use the app even if you do not allow it, but there may be restrictions on some services. [Required access permissions]. - Device and app history: Required to check app errors and improve usability. [Optional access] - Notifications: Required to receive important messages and pushes to use the service. - Camera: Required for creator application, changing creator profile background image, contacting us, etc. - Microphone: Required for sound recording. - Photo Library and Apple Music: Required to apply to become a creator, change your creator profile background image, change your user profile image, create posts and chats, and contact us. - Location: Required for personalised ad exposure.

About

Absi

Features
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ABSI is a revolutionary new social encryption app that allows you to securely share encrypted files, messages, and media with your selected contacts. Unlike other encryption apps, ABSI gives you complete control over your encrypted content.

Screenshots

FanLive ( with STAR )4 screens
Absi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Absi at none against FanLive ( with STAR )'s 8. Absi also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FanLive ( with STAR ) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Absi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanLive ( with STAR ) ships an update every 4 months, Absi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
FanLive ( with STAR ) versus Absi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanLive ( with STAR )Absi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS13.012.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size170 MB75 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHANAMOBILESHELTER TECHNOLOGY

In-app purchases

8 purchases

FanLive ( with STAR )

One-time8
  • 10 Stars$0.99
  • 40 Stars$3.99
  • 80 Stars$7.99
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  • BONUS PACK 200$19.99
  • BONUS PACK 400$39.99
  • BONUS PACK 800$79.99
  • BONUS PACK 2000$199.99
  • BONUS PACK 3000$299.99
None

Absi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FanLive ( with STAR ) free?
FanLive ( with STAR ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Absi free?
Absi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FanLive ( with STAR ) or Absi have ads?
FanLive ( with STAR ) shows ads; Absi does not.
Which is updated more often, FanLive ( with STAR ) or Absi?
FanLive ( with STAR ) ships an update every 4 months, and Absi every 2 months. Most recently, FanLive ( with STAR ) was updated on November 8, 2026 and Absi on October 27, 2026.

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