# Lysn vs Phoning

The clearest difference is rating: Phoning at 4.0 against Lysn's 2.8. Phoning also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 31%). Lysn's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lysn sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Phoning holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 726 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Lysn's written reviews are positive against 54% of Phoning's.

Lysn ships an update every 3 weeks, Phoning every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lysn | Phoning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lysn/id1425722238/reviews) | **[4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 726 |
| Positive reviews | 31.1% of reviews | **54.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Dear U Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460356116) | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) |

## What reviewers say

### Lysn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lysn/id1425722238)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Grossing · Social Networking (US App Store)

Receive private messages and dedicated content from your favorite idols. Interact with artists by replying to their messages and celebrate special anniversaries together. The app supports multiple languages for seamless communication.

**Highlights:** Private messages from idols, Dedicated artist content, Reply to idols, Anniversary tracking, Multilingual chat, Photo and video sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SUPER JUNIOR 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| RIIZE 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Red Velvet 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WayV 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| NCT 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| EXO 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SHINee 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| aespa 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WayV 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| NCT 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| EXO 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| NCT 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for interacting with artists
- 🤝 Allows fans to communicate with each other
- 📅 Helpful calendar feature for tracking schedules

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy performance
- 🤖 Poor translation quality
- 🔒 Lack of moderation and enforcement of community guidelines
- 💬 Restrictive character limit for messages
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Verification code not being sent
- Inability to log in or create an account
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Disappearing/delayed messages

**Requested features**

- Increase character limit for messages
- Improve translation accuracy
- Implement better moderation and enforcement of rules
- Add dark mode option
- Allow sending of images/GIFs in chats


### Phoning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527)

Connect with your favorite K-pop group, NewJeans, on a personal level. Share daily life updates through messages, photos, and videos, and stay informed with their calendar. Become closer than ever through interactive features and live streams.

**Highlights:** Live streams with NewJeans, Direct messaging, Photo and video sharing, Personalized calendars, Friendship building

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and nostalgic design
- 🤩 Innovative concept
- 🐰 Great way to connect with NewJeans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🇰🇷 Lack of English translation for messages

**Reported bugs**

- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times

**Requested features**

- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lysn free?

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

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lysn or Phoning?

Phoning is rated higher. Lysn averages 2.8 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Phoning averages 4.0 from 726 ratings.

### Do Lysn or Phoning have ads?

Phoning shows ads; Lysn does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lysn or Phoning?

Lysn ships an update every 3 weeks, and Phoning every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lysn was updated on September 24, 2026 and Phoning on September 22, 2026.

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