Comparison

Lysn vs THEONE

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

Head to head
About

Lysn

Connect directly with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Share your thoughts, celebrate anniversaries, and enjoy personalized communication in your own language. It's a unique way to feel closer to your stars.

Highlights
  • Private idol messages
  • Exclusive idol content
  • Fan-to-idol replies
  • Anniversary tracking
  • In-app translation
  • Photo and video sharing
Features
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Make your day more special with a message like a gift from your favorite idol! Start bubble right now and don't miss out on special private messages between you and your favorite idol! -------------- [Service Overview] 01. Favorite Idol's Everyday Story Receive a special everyday message from the artist who calls your name. 02. Favorite Idol's Dedicated Content See dedicated content sent directly from artists. 03. Your favorite idol is waiting for your reply Reply to the artist with a message filled with encouragement and love. 04. Anniversary with Your Favorite Idol Today is Day 1! See the special anniversary date between you and your artist. 05. Chatting in my language Read the artist's message and send a reply in your language. [Optional Access Authority] * You may still use the app even if you do not allow optional access authority. 01. Photo Gallery Used to send and store photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 02. Camera Used to film and send photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 03. Mic Used to record and send voice messages and videos 04. Notification Receive PUSH notifications [Subscription Products] 01. Lysn benefits - You can select artists to receive bubble messages from according to the number of artist subscription coupons you have purchased. - Receive bubbles sent directly from the artist of your choice. 02. Subscription Prices and Period - Subscribe through iTunes, and the payment amount will be billed to your iTunes account. - Prices may vary depending on the number of artist subscriptions you purchase. Please refer to the bubble purchase website for details. - Subscriptions are monthly and automatically renewed. [bubble Official SNS] - X: https://x.com/dearu_bubble - Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearu_bubble [Terms] - Terms of Use: https://api.lysn.com/terms/?msgType=service&locale=en - Privacy Policy: https://api.lysn.com/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=en [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help@lysn.com

About

THEONE

Features
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QT 나눔, 풍삶초 나눔 등을 등록하고 공유할 수 있으며 진행중인 풍삶초에 관한 내용을 등록해 목사님과 공유할 수 있습니다. 리더들은 각 소그룹 멤버들의 상황도 목사님과 디렉터와 함께 공유할 수 있습니다.

Screenshots

Lysn4 screens
THEONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THEONE at none against Lysn's 10. THEONE also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks). Lysn's advantage is chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lysn sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. THEONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lysn ships an update every 4 weeks, THEONE every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Lysn versus THEONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLysnTHEONE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#168 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.YECHAN KIM

Bugs and requests

Lysn

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

THEONE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Lysn

Subscriptions10
  • RIIZE 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WayV 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • NCT 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • EXO 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SHINee 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • aespa 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WayV 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • NCT 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • EXO 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • NCT 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
None

THEONE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lysn free?
Lysn is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is THEONE free?
THEONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lysn or THEONE have ads?
Neither Lysn nor THEONE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lysn or THEONE?
Lysn ships an update every 4 weeks, and THEONE every 6 days. Most recently, Lysn was updated on November 14, 2026 and THEONE on October 30, 2026.

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