Comparison

SHOWROOM vs mellow

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

Head to head
About

SHOWROOM

This platform allows users to watch and participate in live streams from various personalities. You can interact with streamers through comments and gifts, or start your own stream to build a fanbase. The app hosts monthly events with unique prizes for streamers.

Highlights
  • Watch live streams
  • Interact with streamers
  • Start your own stream
  • Send virtual gifts
  • Participate in events
  • Customizable avatars
  • Karaoke streaming
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SHOWROOM is one of the largest live streaming platforms in Japan!* Enjoying live streaming has never been easier. Interact with and view streams from all the popular idols, artists, models, voice actors, comedians, celebrities, and more!! Users can enjoy the many streams on the platform everyday or even start your own stream and start interacting and amassing a fanbase of followers. (*) According to AppAnnie, including web and smartphone app. ◆How to Enjoy SHOWROOM◆ ■Watch Live Streams! ------------------------------------- Watch your favorite streamers and interact with them through commenting and send gifts. Streamers love to chat with their fans, so jump in to watch a stream and make sure to say "hello" in the comments! ■Start Stremaing ------------------------------------- All you need is a smartphone to start streaming! Once you have started your stream, you can comment directly with your fans. ■There are lots of events every month! ------------------------------------- There are many events held on SHOWROOM every month! You can send gift items to streamers in events and help make their streaming dreams come true! 【Examples of Event prizes】 - TV appearances - Production of original music by famous composers or musicians - Appearance on runways of large fashion events - Exclusive and regular modeling for famous magazines - Fashion model for popular stores - Become an ambassador for a famous company or store - Create original goods in collaboration with stores and create a special sections in the stores - Design your own original avatars ■Recommended functions ------------------------------------- ○Live Streaming With SHOWROOM, you can easily stream live from your smartphone! Feel free to start at any time you like! A lot of friendly listeners are waiting for you! ○Avatars SHOWROOM has a unique avatar system that makes communication through your custom avatar fun! ○Karaoke You can enjoy karaoke streaming while singing your favorite songs! The listener can liven up the karaoke transmission with a mirror ball gift! ○Gifting You can give items to your favorite streamers to support them and help make their dreams come true with your support! You can choose from many gifts to send to your favorite streamers! ○Effects You can use a variety of filters and make-up functions to make your skin and hair look beautiful, or create your special streams. Try to find your original settings by combining different effects! ○24-hour monitoring In addition to the unique AI (patent pending), SHOWROOM is working to create a safe and secure environment for everyone by creating a 24-hour monitoring system to check for inappropriate streams or comments. ■SHOWROOM is recommended for the people who ------------------------------------- - Want to support streamers who works hard for their dreams - Want to work hard for my dream. - Like to see popular idols and artists streaming - Want to have friends I can talk to - Want to increase their fanbase on Twitter and Instagram - Want to enjoy live streaming with fans ■Official SNS accounts ------------------------------------- ○Twitter @SHOWROOM_jp https://twitter.com/SHOWROOM_jp ○note https://note.com/showroom_note ○Instagram http://instagram.com/showroom_official

About

mellow

Discover and watch popular game streams and exclusive original content. Engage with streamers through comments and paid features. Offers premium memberships for enhanced viewing and ad-free experiences.

Highlights
  • Live game streaming
  • Popular game titles
  • Exclusive original projects
  • Channel subscriptions
  • Paid cheering (Yell)
  • Premium membership
Features
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mellow-fan is a fan community app built around the concept of “creating a comfortable space together with fans.” Enjoy live streams and videos from your favorite streamers (creators) while showing your support and connecting with a passionate community. * Key Features of mellow-fan Live Streams & Videos Watch live streams in real time or enjoy past videos whenever you want. Interact with creators and other fans through chat and stickers. Support Your Favorite Creators Enjoy special experiences while supporting the creators you love. Your support helps creators continue their activities. * Yell Yell is a paid function that allows users watching videos to support creators. It can be used by purchasing mellow Points. By sending a Yell, your message will be displayed in the chat for a certain period of time. During a live stream, the user who sends the most Yells can have their message displayed exclusively in the chat. * mellow Points You can purchase and check your points from “Point Management” in the Menu tab. * Channel Subscriptions Monthly subscriptions are available to watch exclusive videos from each channel. Prices vary by channel, so please check the subscription page for details. * Premium Membership Premium members can use additional features: - Stamps - Ad-free - Subs-Trial * Auto-Renewable Subscriptions Monthly auto-renewable subscriptions will be charged to your Apple Account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. When your subscription renews, the same amount will be charged to your Apple Account within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. * To cancel your Subscriptions You can check your membership status and cancel your subscription by following these steps. 1. Open the Settings app and select your Apple Account 2. Select “Subscriptions” 3. Select the plan you wish to cancel 4. Select “Cancel Subscription” Cancellation During the Current Period Cancellations for the current subscription period are not accepted. Free Trial Period The free trial period is available only to users who register for the first time. * Contact support@cs.openrec.co.jp Terms of Use: https://www.mellow-fan.com/about/policy Privacy Policy: https://www.mellow-fan.com/about/privacy JASRAC License Number: 9036330001Y45123 NexTone License Number: ID000008336

Screenshots

SHOWROOM4 screens
mellow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SHOWROOM at 4.7 against mellow's 4.1. SHOWROOM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SHOWROOM sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and mellow sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHOWROOM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHOWROOM has 366 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of SHOWROOM's written reviews are positive against 33% of mellow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SHOWROOM versus mellow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHOWROOMmellow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (366 ratings) — better4.1 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews59.1% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings366 — better42
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size376 MB548 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSHOWROOM INC.OPENREC, Inc.

Customer experience

SHOWROOM

All ratings366 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive59.1%
Neutral7.6%
Negative33.3%

mellow

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative59.4%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

SHOWROOM

One-time7
  • Show Gold A SET$0.99
  • Show Gold B SET$2.99
  • Show Gold C SET$3.99
Show 4 more
  • Show Gold D SET$6.99
  • Show Gold E SET$19.99
  • Show Gold F SET$34.99
  • Show Gold G SET$69.99
32 purchases

mellow

Subscriptions20
  • 松島勇之介の六畳一間のサブスク 松島荘プラン$3.991 Month
  • YJげーみんぐ。のサブスク$4.991 Month
  • ノヴァプラン$4.991 Month
Show 17 more
  • 布団ちゃんのサブスク 魔神の部屋$4.991 Month
  • オクラのサブスク$4.991 Month
  • カズマとラークのニコイチTVのサブスク$5.991 Month
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Shouta Aoi's Subscription$6.491 Month
  • ちょっと右よりですがのサブスク$6.491 Month
  • 今夜も綺麗でごめんなさいのサブスク こんきれVIP会員$6.491 Month
  • 蛇鳥布団のサブスク$6.991 Month
  • DbD_BPFマイケルプラン$7.491 Month
  • フルトワボンジュール(仮)のサブスク$7.491 Month
  • JPML's Subscription$7.991 Month
  • THE STANDARD JOURNAL$7.991 Month
  • ThreeArrows's Subscription$8.991 Month
  • 西山宏太朗のサブスク$11.491 Month
  • KAWAII LAB.チャンネルのサブスク スペシャル$12.991 Month
  • 相羽あいなのサブスク SS席$14.491 Month
  • 安元洋貴の「コーポ安元」403号室プラン$21.491 Month
One-time12
  • 132 Points$0.99
  • 260 Points$1.99
  • 400 Points2 variants$2.99
Show 9 more
  • 520 Points$3.99
  • 820 Points$6.99
  • 1,000 Points2 variants$6.99
  • 2,000 Points$14.99
  • 2,100 Points$17.99
  • PPV Ticket (3900yen)$24.99
  • 4,000 Points$29.99
  • 4,140 Points$34.99
  • 7,330 Points$49.99

Questions

Is SHOWROOM free?
SHOWROOM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is mellow free?
mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHOWROOM or mellow?
SHOWROOM is rated higher. SHOWROOM averages 4.7 out of 5 from 366 ratings, while mellow averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.
Do SHOWROOM or mellow have ads?
mellow shows ads; SHOWROOM does not.
Which is updated more often, SHOWROOM or mellow?
SHOWROOM ships an update weekly, and mellow weekly. Most recently, SHOWROOM was updated on September 21, 2026 and mellow on September 23, 2026.

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