Comparison

Hanako City vs JBOX

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

Head to head
About

Hanako City

Features
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Hanako City is a lifestyle app designed to help you discover places that bring relaxation, beauty, and joy to everyday life. Explore a carefully curated collection of luxury cafés, relaxing salons, boutique hotels, hidden restaurants, and unique local destinations that offer exceptional experiences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful place to unwind, a special destination to visit with loved ones, or the perfect spot to treat yourself, Hanako City helps you find places worth remembering. More than just a directory, Hanako City is dedicated to introducing experiences that inspire you to return again and again. In addition, Hanako City supports animal welfare by featuring information about rescue cat organizations, cat volunteers, cat cafés, adoption events, and other community initiatives that help create a better future for animals and people alike. Features: • Discover curated cafés, salons, hotels, and hidden gems • Explore unique and inspiring local destinations • Find rescue cat organizations and volunteer groups • Learn about cat cafés and adoption events • Save your favorite places • Browse beautiful photos and detailed information • Search by location and category Discover relaxation and luxury. With Hanako City, find your next favorite place—and perhaps a heartwarming new connection along the way.

About

JBOX

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JBOXは、匿名で質問を受け取れるアプリです。 自分だけの質問リンクを作って、InstagramのストーリーやSNSにシェア。 友達やフォロワーから、匿名の質問やメッセージが届きます。 「誰が送ったんだろう?」 そんなドキドキを楽しみながら、いつもは聞けない本音や質問を受け取れます。 ■ JBOXでできること ・自分専用の質問リンクを作成 ・InstagramストーリーやSNSにシェア ・匿名の質問やメッセージを受信 ・届いた質問に回答 ・気になる送信者のヒントを確認 ・限定デザインのカードを使って投稿をシェア ・友達やフォロワーとの会話のきっかけ作り ■ JBOXプロについて JBOXプロに登録すると、以下の機能を利用できます。 ・送信者に関するヒントの確認 ・プロ限定カードの利用 送信者のヒントでは、匿名メッセージの送信者に関する手がかりを確認できます。 プロ限定カードでは、通常よりも特別なデザインのカードを使って、届いた質問や回答をSNSにシェアできます。 匿名だからこそ聞けること。 匿名だからこそ届く本音。 JBOXで、いつものSNSをもっと楽しく。 利用規約: https://florentine-orangutan-db4.notion.site/JBOX-36ccf86c1c3f80f48a9ce5890867baad?pvs=74

Screenshots

Hanako City4 screens
JBOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hanako City at none against JBOX's 1. JBOX's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. JBOX sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Hanako City asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hanako City ships an update every 3 weeks, JBOX every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hanako City versus JBOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHanako CityJBOX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB149 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHanako Holdings Co LTDshindou joshua

In-app purchases

None

Hanako City

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

JBOX

Subscriptions1
  • JBOX Pro$4.997 Days

Questions

Is Hanako City free?
Hanako City is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JBOX free?
JBOX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hanako City or JBOX have ads?
Neither Hanako City nor JBOX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hanako City or JBOX?
Hanako City ships an update every 3 weeks, and JBOX every 3 days. Most recently, Hanako City was updated on November 10, 2026 and JBOX on November 10, 2026.

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