Comparison

Weverse vs MINI RECORD

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

Head to head
About

Weverse

Connect with your favorite artists through daily stories, live streams, and direct messages. Share your love for music with listening parties and express your fandom with digital fan letters and collectibles. Shop for official merchandise and access exclusive content.

Highlights
  • Artist stories and comments
  • Real-time live streams with chat
  • Shared music listening parties
  • Direct messaging with artists (subscription)
  • Official merchandise and album shop
  • Digital fan letters and collectibles
  • Exclusive membership content
Features
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■ A Community for Fans and Artists · Check out the daily stories, major updates, LIVEs, and media of the artists and leave comments and likes. · Use the auto-translation feature to overcome the language barrier! Posts and comments by artists can also be auto-translated into the selected language. ■ Instant Answers with Weverse AI · Use the Weverse AI icon located at the top right of the Weverse home screen to look up information fast. · Tap suggested questions across Weverse to view answers, or easily search for major notices, LIVEs, and various merch. ■ Communicate in Real-Time on Weverse LIVE · Watch the artists stream in real-time on Weverse LIVE and send messages and hearts in real-time! ■ Share your music and connect - Listening Party · Connect your streaming service to Weverse, listen to music together, and communicate in real-time with the Listening Party. ■ Get Closer to Your Favorite Artists on Weverse DM · Subscribe to Weverse DM, where you can talk directly with artists! You can subscribe using Jelly, Weverse's digital currency. ■ Shop on Weverse · Head to the Shop tab to purchase official merch and albums, check your order history, and get real-time notifications more conveniently! ■ Your Ultimate Companion for Offline Events, Spot · From live concerts to pop-up stores and exhibitions—explore complete event details all in one place on the Spot tab. · Unlock a seamless offline event experience with interactive features like the Stamp Rally, Pickup, Queues, and Saved QR Codes. ■ Express Your Heart with Fan Letters · Unleash your creativity and use various templates and decoration features provided to send your love and support to your favorite artists. ■ Archive Your Fan Activities with Collection · Earn badges and Collectibles based on your fan activities and complete missions to acquire badges and Collectibles, such as digital items like images and videos. ■ Diverse and Exclusive Media Content · Watch a wide range of media content, from artist official content to Weverse-exclusive media content, on Weverse with global subtitles! · Enjoy the exclusive content and benefits only available for official membership holders! [Access Permissions] * Required - Device & App History: Check app errors and improve usability - Device ID: Device identification * Optional - Camera: Write posts, recognize images, and record video content - Photos/Media/Files: Write posts and download media - Location: Access queue services and purchase certain products - Notifications: Receive alerts for content, notices, etc. - Microphone: Record video and audio content - Local Network: Connect with devices such as Chromecast * You can use the service even if you do not agree to the optional access permissions. However, some features may be restricted if you do not agree. [Stay Connected with Weverse] - X: @weverseofficial - Instagram: @weverseofficial - YouTube: @weverse - TikTok: @weverseofficial [Subscriptions on Weverse] ▷ Weverse offers two monthly subscription services: [BTS behind] and [TXT behind]. [BTS behind] monthly subscription: $2.99 (Based on the KRW price, VAT included) [TXT behind] monthly subscription: $2.99 (Based on the KRW price, VAT included) Terms of Use: https://weverse.io/policies/terms Privacy Policy: https://weverse.io/policies/privacy Inquiry: support@weverse.io Customer Service: 1544-0790 (Available only in South Korea)

About

MINI RECORD

This app allows music lovers to register purchased albums and enjoy exclusive content like photocards, photobooks, and music playback. It offers high-quality visuals, special videos, and playlist features. Some content may be enhanced with 3D AR technology.

Highlights
  • High-quality photocards and photobooks
  • Exclusive artist videos
  • Music playlist functionality
  • 3D AR photocard experiences
  • QR code album registration
Features
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음악을 사랑한다면 미니레코드와 함께 간소화된 앨범 구성과 FSC 인증 친환경 지류로 만들어진 앨범입니다. 구매한 앨범을 앱에 등록하여 아티스트의 포토카드와 포토북, 음원 재생까지 즐겨보세요! 1. 고화질 포토카드와 포토북 2. 미니레코드의 스페셜 영상 3. 플레이리스트 4. 3D AR 포토카드 [서비스 접근 권한 안내] 카메라 : QR코드 등록 시 이용 사진/미디어/파일 : 문의하기 이미지 업로드 [미니레코드 구독 상품 안내] 미니레코드 구독 상품은 '미니레코드 멤버십'이며, 한 달에 한 번씩 자동으로 결제됩니다. 월 정기 결제 : 900원 (한국 기준, VAT 포함) 혜택: 첫 3개월 무료 체험 제공 구독은 사용자가 취소하지 않는 한 매월 자동 갱신됩니다. 무료 체험 기간 종료 후에는 자동으로 유료 구독으로 전환됩니다. 결제는 iTunes 계정을 통해 이루어집니다. [약관] 이용약관: https://minirecord.com/album_terms 유료서비스 이용약관 : https://minirecord.com/album_paid_service_terms 개인정보 처리방침: https://minirecord.com/album_privacy_policy EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [문의] 문의 : biz@minirecord.com 고객센터: 1522-2857

Screenshots

Weverse4 screens
MINI RECORD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weverse at 4.7 against MINI RECORD's 2.9. Weverse also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (59K vs 33). MINI RECORD's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 48%). On price, in-app purchases 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. Weverse sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and MINI RECORD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weverse holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weverse has 59K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 48% of Weverse's written reviews are positive against 65% of MINI RECORD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weverse ships an update every 8 days, MINI RECORD monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Weverse versus MINI RECORD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeverseMINI RECORD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (59K ratings) — better2.9 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews47.7% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings59K — better33
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWEVERSE COMPANY Inc.MINIRECORD Corp

Customer experience

Weverse

All ratings58,754 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews1,732 reviews
Positive47.7%
Neutral10.9%
Negative41.4%

MINI RECORD

All ratings32 ratings
Positive46.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.1%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral3.5%
Negative31.8%

Bugs and requests

Weverse

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to update email address
  • Trouble downloading purchased content
  • Incompatibility issues with older devices
  • Glitches when trying to post images

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add subtitles/translations for live streams
  • Implement better moderation tools
  • Allow users to edit and private posts
  • Add live streaming capability
  • Improve smart TV integration
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  • Implement a way to filter notifications by community
  • Add dark mode option
  • Allow users to set custom profile headers

MINI RECORD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Weverse

Subscriptions10
  • LE SSERAFIM DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • ENHYPEN DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • BTS DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
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  • TXT DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • SEVENTEEN DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • KATSEYE DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • CORTIS DigitalM 9 Jelly$2.491 Month
  • BTS behind$2.991 Month
  • EVAN DM$4.591 Month
  • SOOBIN DM$4.591 Month
1 purchases

MINI RECORD

Subscriptions1
  • minirecord_membership3 Months trial$0.991 Month

Questions

Is Weverse free?
Weverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MINI RECORD free?
MINI RECORD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weverse or MINI RECORD?
Weverse is rated higher. Weverse averages 4.7 out of 5 from 59K ratings, while MINI RECORD averages 2.9 from 33 ratings.
Do Weverse or MINI RECORD have ads?
Weverse shows ads; MINI RECORD does not.
Which is updated more often, Weverse or MINI RECORD?
Weverse ships an update every 8 days, and MINI RECORD monthly. Most recently, Weverse was updated on November 3, 2026 and MINI RECORD on November 3, 2026.

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