Comparison

mellow vs CL / シーエル

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

Head to head
About

mellow

Connect with your favorite creators and fellow fans in a dedicated community space. Enjoy live streams, exclusive videos, and interactive chat features. Support creators through various paid options and unlock premium content and ad-free viewing.

Highlights
  • Live streams and videos
  • Real-time chat and stickers
  • Creator support with 'Yell' function
  • Channel subscriptions for exclusive content
  • Premium membership for enhanced features
  • Ad-free viewing with Premium
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

CL / シーエル

Access exclusive original programs and live streams from various artists. Engage with artists and fellow fans through real-time chat and community features. Enjoy content across multiple devices, including TV, PC, and mobile.

Highlights
  • Original LDH programs
  • Live artist streams
  • Real-time chat
  • Artist fan communities
  • Multi-device compatibility
  • Exclusive member content
Features
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[About CL] CL is the ultimate entertainment service, allowing users to enjoy original LDH programs and live streams by artists freely whenever they like on their TV, PC, smartphone, or tablet, and communicate with artists and fans any time. ◆A full lineup of exclusive content for CL members! There is plentiful content that can be enjoyed even without joining a fan club. Joining a fan club enables you to enjoy even more premium content. ◆Wide range of compatible devices It is possible to watch on your TV, PC, smartphone, or tablet, so you can experience the content in all kinds of settings. ◆Livecasts by artists Convenient live streaming enables artists to do live broadcasts anywhere with ease. As a two-way communication tool connecting artists with users, users can post comments with the chat feature in real time while watching live streamed video of group members backstage or in the dressing room at live performances, or of solo broadcasts from home. ◆Communities that bring artists and fans closer together! In the community for each artist group, users can communicate with the member artists and other users, sharing the excitement of the best moments together any time! Please look forward to the new style of entertainment starting now from CL. [Main Streaming Channels] EXILE EXILE THE SECOND 三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS BABY NAIL GENERATIONS THE RAMPAGE FANTASTICS BALLISTIK BOYZ PSYCHIC FEVER 劇団EXILE DEEP SQUAD DOBERMAN INFINITY Girls² iScream Lucky² LIL LEAGUE [Associated Fan Clubs] ■EXILE TRIBE FAMILY ID ・EXILE ・三代目 J SOUL BROTHERS ・劇団EXILE ・GENERATIONS ・THE RAMPAGE ・FANTASTICS ・BALLISTIK BOYZ ・PSYCHIC FEVER ・LIL LEAGUE ■DEEP LINK ■We are D.I [Privacy Policy] https://www.cl-live.com/privacy [Terms of Service] https://www.cl-live.com/terms

Screenshots

mellow4 screens
CL / シーエル4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CL / シーエル at 77% against mellow's 33%. CL / シーエル also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and ads (none vs shown). mellow's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 $4.99 per month and CL / シーエル sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CL / シーエル holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of mellow's written reviews are positive against 77% of CL / シーエル's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mellow ships an update weekly, CL / シーエル every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
mellow versus CL / シーエル: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermellowCL / シーエル
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43 ratings)4.9 (108 ratings) — better
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews76.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings43108 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 11 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size412 MB276 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOPENREC, Inc.CYBERLDH, INC.

Customer experience

mellow

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

CL / シーエル

All ratings108 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews86 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative17.4%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

mellow

Subscriptions8
  • YJげーみんぐ。のサブスク$4.991 Month
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$5.991 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

CL / シーエル

Subscriptions1
  • CL Premium(One month)$7.991 Month
One-time7
  • 50CLコイン$0.99
  • 100CLコイン$1.99
  • 200CLコイン$3.99
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  • 500CLコイン$9.99
  • 800CLコイン$12.99
  • 1400CLコイン$24.99
  • 2900CLコイン$49.99

Questions

Is mellow free?
mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CL / シーエル free?
CL / シーエル is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, mellow or CL / シーエル?
CL / シーエル is rated higher. mellow averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while CL / シーエル averages 4.9 from 108 ratings.
Do mellow or CL / シーエル have ads?
mellow shows ads; CL / シーエル does not.
Which is updated more often, mellow or CL / シーエル?
mellow ships an update weekly, and CL / シーエル every 11 days. Most recently, mellow was updated on November 9, 2026 and CL / シーエル on November 7, 2026.

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