# J vs Live Rock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Rock at 85% against J's 25%. Live Rock also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). J's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Live Rock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. J asks for nothing beyond the download.

J ships an update every 3 months, Live Rock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | J | Live Rock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 15 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [J-WAVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/379894285) | [Taiki Nishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780302048) |

## 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


### Live Rock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-rock/id6758434262)

Record your concert memories with this app. Save attendance history, setlists, and photos to revisit your musical experiences. It helps you track attendance and create a personal music log.

**Highlights:** Record live concert attendance, Manage setlists, Save photos with memories, Track attendance history, Create a personal music log, Restore data via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership: Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Live Rock pro Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Encyclopedia Coin ×1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia Coins ×3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia Coins ×10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Membership: Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is J free?

J is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Live Rock free?

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

### Do J or Live Rock have ads?

Live Rock shows ads; J does not.

### Which is updated more often, J or Live Rock?

J ships an update every 3 months, and Live Rock every 6 days. Most recently, J was updated on October 26, 2026 and Live Rock on October 28, 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.*