5Channel Browser vs ECHOZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5Channel Browser
A dedicated browser for comfortably navigating 5ch boards and threads on iPhone. Offers a clean interface for finding boards, reading threads, following replies, and viewing images with customizable options for a smooth experience.
- Browse boards and threads by category
- Save favorite boards and threads
- Adjustable text size and Dark Mode
- Block unwanted words, names, and IDs
- Preview replies and image thumbnails
- Resume reading with unread markers
- Thread title search functionality
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The official dedicated browser for reading 5channel boards and threads comfortably on iPhone. A simple, readable layout makes everyday use smooth: find a board, read a thread, follow replies, preview images, and post. Threads resume where you left off, and the app connects directly to 5ch.io for faster loading. Features • Boards and threads Open boards and threads quickly from the category list. Ranking views help you find active discussions. • Favorites and history Save boards and threads you follow. Return to previously read threads from history. • Resume reading Reopen a thread at the last post you read. Jump to unread, and see +N unread counts on boards, rankings, favorites, and history. • Readable thread view Compact layout, adjustable text size, Dark Mode, reply anchors, same-ID lookup, and an edge scrubber for long threads. ASCII art (AA) uses a monospaced font and horizontal scrolling so it stays intact. • Posting Reply in-thread. Attach a photo from your library or camera; it uploads to GZO and is inserted into your post. Shorten long URLs with jump5 without leaving the app. • Image and video previews Larger inline image previews. Watch YouTube in-app. Trusted hosts such as GZO, Imgur, and Pinterest can show rich previews. • NG word, NG name, and ID filters Hide words, names, and IDs you don’t want to see. • Reply popups Tap >>number links to inspect related posts quickly. • Search Find threads by title. • Japanese / English Switch the in-app language in Settings. Theme: Light, Dark, or System. This is the official browser for reading 5channel more comfortably. Use it for daily news, trending topics, and following threads you care about.
ECHOZ
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【ECHOZとは】 ECHOZは、今この瞬間の気持ちを60秒で言葉にするアプリ。 1日1回、ランダムな通知が届いたら投稿。 写真ではなく、感情と言葉でつながります。 同じ気分を選んだ誰かの投稿と、あなたの言葉がEcho Chainとして繋がります。 【主な機能】 ◆ 1日1回・60秒投稿 ランダム通知で「今」を逃さない。 ◆ Mood(気分)選択 11種類の感情からその瞬間の気分を選ぶ。 ◆ Echo Chain 同じMoodの投稿が自動で連結。 見知らぬ誰かと共鳴する体験。 ◆ 縦書きカード 日本語の美しさを活かした縦書きデザイン。 【こんな人におすすめ】 ・SNSに疲れてしまった ・日記が続かない ・今の気持ちを言葉で残したい ・誰かと静かに繋がりたい 飾らない言葉で、今を残そう。 【サポート / Support】 ご質問・お問い合わせ: echoz.help@gmail.com 【利用規約 / Terms of Use】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ 【プライバシーポリシー / Privacy Policy】 https://hk-882355.github.io/echoz-support/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: 5Channel Browser at none against ECHOZ's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. 5Channel Browser sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and ECHOZ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5Channel Browser | ECHOZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Synic Inc. | hiroki kaneko |
In-app purchases
5Channel Browser
- UPLIFT - 1 Month Subscription$4.991 Month
ECHOZ
- Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
- Lifetime Plan$59.99









