# NEO vs メラメラ

The clearest difference is ads: NEO at none against メラメラ's shown. NEO also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NEO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and メラメラ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NEO ships an update every 3 days, メラメラ every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEO | メラメラ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Daehan Lim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879519925) | [Flip Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773218009) |

## What reviewers say

### NEO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo/id6759563055)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 조각 50개 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 조각 100개 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 조각 210개 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 조각 660개 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 조각 1150개 | $49.99 | one-time |


### メラメラ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sns/id6811516655)

Live a simulated SNS life where you become the protagonist. Make choices, write posts, and interact with AI-generated characters to shape your online persona and navigate dramatic events. The game offers endless scenarios and relationships to explore.

**Highlights:** SNS life simulation, AI-generated characters, Choice-based narrative, Interactive posting system, Relationship building, Endless scenarios

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| メラメラパス | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEO free?

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

### Is メラメラ free?

メラメラ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do NEO or メラメラ have ads?

メラメラ shows ads; NEO does not.

### Which is updated more often, NEO or メラメラ?

NEO ships an update every 3 days, and メラメラ every 2 days. Most recently, NEO was updated on October 25, 2026 and メラメラ on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*