Comparison

mellow vs Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)

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

Head to head
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

About

Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)

This app allows anyone to easily start broadcasting audio live or recorded content. Engage with listeners through real-time chat, send gifts, and participate in various events for a chance to win prizes. It's a platform for sharing your voice and connecting with others through audio.

Highlights
  • One-tap audio broadcasting
  • Live and recorded content
  • Real-time listener interaction
  • Send over 1,000 unique gifts
  • Participate in daily events
  • Multi-person live streams
  • Face-free broadcasting
Features
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【Radiotalk - ラジオトークについて】 はじめてでも簡単!1タップで誰でも今すぐ始められる音声配信サービス。 リアルタイムで配信者(トーカー)と視聴者(リスナー)が楽しめるライブ配信、歌や弾き語り、声劇などの音声を残せる収録配信など、あなたのスタイルにあった音声配信をお楽しみください! ◆特徴◆ 1. 豪華商品をGET!毎日イベントを開催中 - 豪華賞品やギフト制作権、地上波ラジオ出演権をかけたイベントが充実 - 配信者独自のオリジナルイベントも人気 過去のイベント例) ・謎解き配信 ・24時間生配信 ・歌うま対抗戦 ・複数の配信者で帯番組 ・花火ギフトを使ったみんなで花火鑑賞会 2. 24時間365日いつでもライブ中! - 雑談やカラオケなどエンタメを中心とした多数テーマで配信 - ライブ配信に参加して配信者とコミュニケーションをとろう 3. 充実したコミュニケーション機能 - 配信者のオリジナルギフトを含む1,000以上のギフトが贈れる - 複数人でライブ配信が可能 - 配信に応援メッセージが個別で送れる ◆こんな方におすすめ◆ ・顔出しせずに配信をしたい ・みんなとワイワイ雑談を楽しみたい ・共通の話題で楽しめる友達を見つけたい ・自分で考えた企画を配信したい ・歌や演奏、朗読を披露したい ◆公式SNSアカウント◆ https://twitter.com/Radiotalk_info 利用規約      :https://radiotalk.jp/articles/terms プライバシーポリシー:https://radiotalk.jp/articles/privacy Radiotalk株式会社  :https://radiotalk.jp/company

Screenshots

mellow4 screens
Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) at 4.8 against mellow's 4.2. Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 33%) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.0). mellow's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (43 vs 4). On price, ads, 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. mellow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mellow has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of mellow's written reviews are positive against 50% of Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mellow ships an update weekly, Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
mellow versus Radiotalk(ラジオトーク): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermellowRadiotalk(ラジオトーク)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size568 MB103 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperOPENREC, Inc.Radiotalk Inc.

Customer experience

mellow

All ratings43 ratings
Positive79.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative59.4%

Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative40.9%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

mellow

Subscriptions8
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • ちょっと右よりですがのサブスク$6.491 Month
  • フルトワボンジュール(仮)のサブスク$7.491 Month
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  • JPML's Subscription$7.991 Month
  • THE STANDARD JOURNAL$7.991 Month
  • ThreeArrows's Subscription$8.991 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
One-time2
  • 400 Points$2.99
  • 1,000 Points$6.99
8 purchases

Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)

One-time8
  • 133コイン$0.99
  • 400コイン$2.99
  • 667コイン$4.99
Show 5 more
  • 1333コイン$9.99
  • 2796コイン$19.99
  • 7723コイン$49.99
  • 15883コイン$99.99
  • 32666コイン$229.99

Questions

Is mellow free?
mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) free?
Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mellow or Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)?
Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) is rated higher. mellow averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do mellow or Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) have ads?
Both mellow and Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) show ads.
Which is updated more often, mellow or Radiotalk(ラジオトーク)?
mellow ships an update weekly, and Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) every 3 weeks. Most recently, mellow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Radiotalk(ラジオトーク) on November 6, 2026.

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