Comparison

mellow vs QloveR(文化放送)

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

QloveR(文化放送)

This app delivers a wide range of audio content, from spin-off programs of terrestrial radio shows to original productions. Enjoy exclusive content featuring popular VTubers, game streamers, and music groups, alongside established radio programs.

Highlights
  • Radio show spin-off content
  • Original audio programs
  • Content from popular VTubers
  • Content from popular game streamers
  • Content from music and dance units
  • Access to established radio programs
Features
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このアプリでは文化放送で展開している地上波ラジオ番組のスピンオフコンテンツ配信から、QloveRオリジナル番組の配信まで様々なコンテンツを配信中です。 ※本アプリは有料会員様でなくても一部コンテンツが閲覧可能です。 ※アプリの利用には有料会員様、無料会員様共にweb版「QloveR」でアカウント作成が必須となります。

Screenshots

mellow4 screens
QloveR(文化放送)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QloveR(文化放送) at none against mellow's 34. mellow's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 2%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, monetization model 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. mellow sells 32 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. QloveR(文化放送) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mellow ships an update weekly, QloveR(文化放送) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
mellow versus QloveR(文化放送): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermellowQloveR(文化放送)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (42 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.8% of reviews — better1.9% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size558 MB50 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperOPENREC, Inc.DWANGO Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

mellow

All ratings42 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.0%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral7.8%
Negative59.4%

QloveR(文化放送)

Written reviews53 reviews
Positive1.9%
Neutral11.3%
Negative86.8%

Bugs and requests

mellow

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

QloveR(文化放送)

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Login is automatically logged out
  • Playback stops frequently
  • App is slow and unresponsive
  • Cannot mirror video content to TV
  • Playback stops when screen turns off
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  • Cannot resume playback from where it was left off
  • Continuous playback order is jumbled
  • App is slow and heavy, especially on mobile data
  • Cannot register for free membership

Requested features

14 requests
  • Implement background playback
  • Implement Picture-in-Picture (PiP)
  • Implement offline playback
  • Implement playback speed control
  • Implement 10-second skip forward/backward
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  • Implement continuous playback
  • Implement resume playback from last position
  • Implement search functionality for past broadcasts
  • Implement sorting of past broadcasts by date
  • Implement mirroring to TV
  • Implement login persistence
  • Implement free background playback for members
  • Implement lower price for performance plan
  • Implement ability to register for free membership

In-app purchases

32 purchases

mellow

Subscriptions20
  • 松島勇之介の六畳一間のサブスク 松島荘プラン$3.991 Month
  • YJげーみんぐ。のサブスク$4.991 Month
  • ノヴァプラン$4.991 Month
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  • 布団ちゃんのサブスク 魔神の部屋$4.991 Month
  • オクラのサブスク$4.991 Month
  • カズマとラークのニコイチTVのサブスク$5.991 Month
  • Premium Membership7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Shouta Aoi's Subscription$6.491 Month
  • ちょっと右よりですがのサブスク$6.491 Month
  • 今夜も綺麗でごめんなさいのサブスク こんきれVIP会員$6.491 Month
  • 蛇鳥布団のサブスク$6.991 Month
  • DbD_BPFマイケルプラン$7.491 Month
  • フルトワボンジュール(仮)のサブスク$7.491 Month
  • JPML's Subscription$7.991 Month
  • THE STANDARD JOURNAL$7.991 Month
  • ThreeArrows's Subscription$8.991 Month
  • 西山宏太朗のサブスク$11.491 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
  • 安元洋貴の「コーポ安元」403号室プラン$21.491 Month
One-time12
  • 132 Points$0.99
  • 260 Points$1.99
  • 400 Points2 variants$2.99
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  • 520 Points$3.99
  • 820 Points$6.99
  • 1,000 Points2 variants$6.99
  • 2,000 Points$14.99
  • 2,100 Points$17.99
  • PPV Ticket (3900yen)$24.99
  • 4,000 Points$29.99
  • 4,140 Points$34.99
  • 7,330 Points$49.99
None

QloveR(文化放送)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mellow free?
mellow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QloveR(文化放送) free?
QloveR(文化放送) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do mellow or QloveR(文化放送) have ads?
Both mellow and QloveR(文化放送) show ads.
Which is updated more often, mellow or QloveR(文化放送)?
mellow ships an update weekly, and QloveR(文化放送) every 3 weeks. Most recently, mellow was updated on October 14, 2026 and QloveR(文化放送) on October 16, 2026.

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