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MICO WORLD

For socially active individuals seeking global cultural exchange and live-stream engagement across diverse geographic markets.

2apps3.8(1.7K)Social Networking

Snapshot

Who is MICO WORLD?

Connecting global users through interest-based social discovery and real-time translated live streaming.

Target audience

Socially active individuals seeking global cultural exchangeLive-stream engagement across diverse geographic markets

Active nemesis

The Meet Group

Other rivals

Portfolio

Free 2
2
apps
Social Networking2

Last updated

MICO: Make Friends, Go Live

v9.10.0

3mo ago

Steady

Publisher DNA

What defines MICO WORLD?

Publisher DNA

Primary focus

Global live-streaming and social discovery

Scale

indie

Target audience

Socially active individuals seeking global cultural exchange and live-stream engagement across diverse geographic markets.

Origin

Launched in February 2015 with a focus on an intelligent social suggestion system based on user interests.

Signature Patterns

  • Integration of real-time translation to facilitate cross-border communication
  • Monetization through high-tier auto-renewable subscriptions and virtual gifting
  • Algorithmic discovery based on user interests rather than existing social connections
Steady

Portfolio momentum

Maintained a consistent update cadence for its flagship title with 2 releases in the last 6 months and a major update within the last 10 days.

Last release 9d agoActive apps 1

Company profile

medium confidence
Founded
2015
Funding
Series A

Portfolio

What does MICO WORLD ship?

Apps

2 apps analysed

AI-powered moderation maintains brand safety

  • Live streaming features provide a rewarding social connection for users seeking daily entertainment and interaction
  • Users report account bans occurring without clear justification or transparent communication from the moderation team

Distributed across 7 markets, strongest in Americas.

Based on 2 of 2 apps with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (3)

  • United States2 / 2
  • Brazil1 / 2
  • Mexico1 / 2

Europe (2)

  • Portugal1 / 2
  • Spain1 / 2

Asia-Pacific (2)

  • Japan1 / 2
  • South Korea1 / 2

Core markets (2/2 apps)

United States

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

1

Neutral / mixed

0

Negative apps

45/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does MICO WORLD compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

The Meet Group

known forMeetMe: Go Live & Meet People

1 app3.9Social Networking

With over 1.6 million ratings and a decade of market presence, MeetMe is the established incumbent in the live-streaming social networking space.

Contenders(3)

iRainbow Hong Kong

known forHeeSay:Blued Gay Chat & Dating

1 app4.3Social Networking

Dominates the LGBTQ+ social networking niche with a highly specialized feature set that creates strong community lock-in.

Kumu Play

known forkumu - Livestream Community

1 app4.0Social Networking

Successfully localized the live-streaming experience for the Southeast Asian market, creating a strong regional moat.

Vshow PTE

known forPoppo Live- Live Stream

1 app4.0Social Networking

High-velocity release cadence indicates an aggressive focus on rapid feature iteration within the live-streaming niche.

Same space(3)

NAVER Z

known forZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live

2 apps4.6Social Networking

Pioneers the intersection of avatar-based social interaction and live streaming, appealing to a younger, creative demographic.

Plato Team

known forPlato: Fun Multiplayer Games

1 app4.7Social Networking

Uses synchronous multiplayer gaming as the primary hook for social interaction, offering a different engagement loop.

WEVERSE COMPANY

known forWeverse: Connect with Artists

1 app4.6Social Networking

Focuses on the fan-to-artist relationship, creating a high-intent, high-value social ecosystem.

New entrants(1)

SLAY

known forFriends – Pengu, Bao & Mellow

1 app4.9Social Networking

Rapidly gaining traction with a focus on location-sharing and intimate social circles, disrupting traditional public streaming.

The Analyst's Read

The bottom line on MICO WORLD

Bottom line

MICO WORLD is a focused social networking publisher with a clear technical niche in global live-streaming. While their interest-based discovery model is well-defined, the publisher's long-term stability is contingent on resolving reported moderation and trust issues.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does MICO WORLD publish?
MICO WORLD has 2 apps tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Social Networking category.
What kind of apps does MICO WORLD make?
MICO WORLD's portfolio is concentrated in Social Networking, with an average rating of 3.8/5 across rated apps.
What is MICO WORLD's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, MICO: Make Friends, Go Live is MICO WORLD's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are MICO WORLD's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked MICO WORLD's apps across 7 countries.

What fed this analysis

Apps analyzed:
1
With full intel:
1
With overview:
1
Website scraped:
yes
Social presence:
yes

Disclosure: Independent intel to help mobile builders succeed.

AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by MICO WORLD, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

Cite this report

Marlvel.ai. “MICO WORLD intelligence.” Updated 2026-04-24. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/mico-world

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