# めろ(mero) vs Alys

めろ(mero) and Alys are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. めろ(mero) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Alys sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | めろ(mero) | Alys |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 185 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Teller Novel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915298311) | [Toshikazu Sumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809306150) |

## What reviewers say

### めろ(mero)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mero-ai/id6759716263)

Engage in deep, evolving conversations with AI characters. Your choices shape unique story paths across various genres, or create your own ideal companion. Enjoy a secure and immersive narrative experience.

**Highlights:** Deeply memorable AI characters, Interactive story branching, Customizable character creation, Wide range of story genres, Secure and encrypted conversations, Evolving relationship with AI

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| mero pass | $5.99 | per month |
| 50 Gem | $0.49 | one-time |
| 100Gem | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Gem | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gem | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gem | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gem | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Gem | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gem | $69.99 | one-time |
| 15000 Gem | $199.99 | one-time |


### Alys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alys-ai/id6809306148)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| コイン 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| コイン 500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| コイン 1000 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is めろ(mero) free?

めろ(mero) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alys free?

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

### Do めろ(mero) or Alys have ads?

Neither めろ(mero) nor Alys shows ads.

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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.*