Comparison

J vs DISH// OFFICIAL APP

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

Head to head
About

J

Listen live to a Tokyo-based FM radio station, participate in listener communities for exclusive events and gifts, and earn points daily. Enjoy real-time song information and engage with other listeners through comments.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Daily point earning
  • Exclusive member events
  • Gift and prize applications
  • Listener comments and communication
  • Real-time song display
Features
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◎東京のラジオ局J-WAVE 81.3FMのアプリ◎ J-WAVEの聴取エリア、東京、神奈川、千葉、埼玉、茨城、栃木、群馬の1都6県に在住の方は、 J-WAVEのライブ配信を聴取いただけます。 J-WAVE LISTENERS COMMUNITY”J-me”会員の方は、 アプリにログインすることで、毎日ポイントの獲得が行えます。 獲得したポイントを利用して、会員限定のイベントやプレゼントに応募いただけます。 ※J-meはJ-WAVE WEBサイトにて、事前登録が必要となります。 さらに、月に50時間以上J-WAVEを聴くとデジタルステッカー(NFT) 他があたるキャンペーン「J-WAVE LISTEN+」にご参加いただけます。 【J-WAVEアプリの特徴】 ◆インターネット経由でJ-WAVEが聴ける! -別途radikoアプリをインストールする必要はございません。 ◆アプリ起動でボーナスポイントGet! -毎日1回アプリを立ち上げて画面をタッチするだけでポイントが貯まっていきます。 ◆会員限定のオトクなコンテンツ! -最新のJ-me会員限定イベントやチケット先行予約、プレゼント情報、オトクなクーポンを配信します。 ◆リスナー同士のコミュニケーションも! -番組にコメントを送ることができます。リスナー同士のコミュニケーションが可能です。 その他オンエア楽曲のリアルタイム表示など楽しい機能が満載!

About

DISH// OFFICIAL APP

Stay updated with the latest news and information from the Japanese artist "DISH//". This official smartphone site provides real-time access to artist updates.

Highlights
  • Latest artist information
  • Official smartphone site
  • Real-time updates
  • Artist news
Features
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This is the official application of "DISH//", which is the official smartphone site of Japanese artist "DISH//". You can check their latest information with this app anytime!

Screenshots

J3 screens
DISH// OFFICIAL APP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DISH// OFFICIAL APP at 85% against J's 25%. J's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. DISH// OFFICIAL APP sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
J versus DISH// OFFICIAL APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJDISH// OFFICIAL APP
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews84.6% of reviews — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB152 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJ-WAVEFanplus, Inc.

Customer experience

J

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

DISH// OFFICIAL APP

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%

In-app purchases

None

J

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DISH// OFFICIAL APP

Subscriptions1
  • 「DISH// OFFICIAL APP」年額会員$39.991 Year

Questions

Is J free?
J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DISH// OFFICIAL APP free?
DISH// OFFICIAL APP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do J or DISH// OFFICIAL APP have ads?
Neither J nor DISH// OFFICIAL APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, J or DISH// OFFICIAL APP?
J ships an update every 3 months, and DISH// OFFICIAL APP every 3 months. Most recently, J was updated on October 29, 2026 and DISH// OFFICIAL APP on October 24, 2026.

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