# J vs DISH// OFFICIAL APP

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | J | DISH// OFFICIAL APP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J-WAVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/379894285) | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) |

## What reviewers say

### J

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/j-wave/id836381918)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DISH// OFFICIAL APP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dish-official-app/id1401833905)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 「DISH// OFFICIAL APP」年額会員 | $39.99 | per year |


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