Comparison

Oshi Island vs NiceFlick

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

Head to head
About

Oshi Island

Create and display custom pixel art characters on your iPhone screen. Bring your favorite idols, anime characters, or VTubers to life with animation and custom dialogues, visible through Live Activities.

Highlights
  • Pixel Art Editor
  • Photo to Pixel Art conversion
  • Animation Creator
  • Live Activity Display
  • Custom Dialogues
  • Share creations via AirDrop
Features
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Oshi Island brings your favorite character to life on your iPhone screen! Create adorable pixel art of your "oshi" (favorite idol, anime character, or VTuber) and keep them always visible on your screen. KEY FEATURES - Pixel Art Editor: Draw cute pixel art characters with an intuitive touch interface - Photo to Pixel Art: Automatically convert any photo into retro pixel art - Animation Creator: Add movement to your characters with simple frame-by-frame animation - Live Activity Display: Show your creation with Live Activities - Custom Dialogues: Add messages from your favorite character - Share via AirDrop: Send your pixel art creations to friends - Place two oshi on the left and right of the Dynamic Island (Super Oshi Plan) - Automatic iCloud backup of your oshi (Super Oshi Plan) - Change the Home Screen app icon, choosing from 10 designs (Super Oshi Plan) - Change the app's look: Member Color, Volleyball Court and more (Super Oshi Plan) PERFECT FOR - K-pop, J-pop, and idol fans who want their bias always with them - Anime and VTuber enthusiasts - Pixel art and retro gaming lovers - Anyone who wants to customize their iPhone in a fun, unique way - Creative souls who enjoy drawing and digital art HOW TO USE 1. Create pixel art in the editor (or convert from a photo) 2. Add animation frames to bring your character to life 3. Tap "Set to Live Activity" 4. Your oshi is now always with you! Transform your iPhone into a canvas for your fandom. With Oshi Island, your favorite character is just a glance away, cheering you on throughout your day! Available on iPhone 14 Pro and later with Live Activities support. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION - Super Oshi Plan (Weekly): Auto-renews weekly - Lifetime Plan: One-time purchase for permanent access - You can cancel your subscription at any time Terms of Use: https://tsuzukit.com/oshiisland/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/oshiisland/privacy.html

About

NiceFlick

Discover curated video content tailored to your mood and available time. Enjoy a dynamic viewing experience that feels like flipping through a personalized magazine. Perfect for spontaneous entertainment sessions.

Highlights
  • Mood-based content matching
  • Blind content picks
  • Dynamic viewing experience
  • Personalized content curation
Features
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NiceFlick turns any pocket of time into your private cinema. Unseal blind picks, match dramas to your mood, and binge like flipping a living magazine.

Screenshots

Oshi Island4 screens
NiceFlick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NiceFlick at none against Oshi Island's 2. NiceFlick also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). Oshi Island's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oshi Island sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. NiceFlick asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oshi Island ships an update every 3 days, NiceFlick every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Oshi Island versus NiceFlick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOshi IslandNiceFlick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#126 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB134 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRyo TsudukihashiMinh Thang Le

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Oshi Island

Subscriptions1
  • Super Oshi Plan$1.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
None

NiceFlick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Oshi Island free?
Oshi Island is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NiceFlick free?
NiceFlick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Oshi Island or NiceFlick have ads?
Oshi Island shows ads; NiceFlick does not.
Which is updated more often, Oshi Island or NiceFlick?
Oshi Island ships an update every 3 days, and NiceFlick every 4 months. Most recently, Oshi Island was updated on November 8, 2026 and NiceFlick on November 5, 2026.

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