# KingBladeBLE vs b.stage

The clearest difference is rating: b.stage at 3.4 against KingBladeBLE's 1.0. b.stage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 51 months) and review sentiment (37% vs 15%). KingBladeBLE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. KingBladeBLE asks for nothing beyond the download.

b.stage holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of KingBladeBLE's written reviews are positive against 37% of b.stage's.

KingBladeBLE ships an update every 51 months, b.stage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KingBladeBLE | b.stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbladeble/id1466731093/reviews) | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **36.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruifan Japan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027511991) | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) |

## What reviewers say

### KingBladeBLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kingbladeble/id1466731093)

Create, customize, and share infinite luminous colors for your concert penlight. Adjust RGBW or RY color balances to design unique light patterns and save them to your device. Share your creations with others via QR code.

**Highlights:** Infinite color tuning (RGBW/RY), Save custom color patterns, Share patterns via QR code, BLE connectivity, Compatible with specific penlight models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $19.99 | per month |
| 영데이 움직이는 스티커 상품 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Live Chat'POP' Periodic Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 화사 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live&Chat 'POP' PeriodicTicket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KingBladeBLE free?

KingBladeBLE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KingBladeBLE or b.stage?

b.stage is rated higher. KingBladeBLE averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while b.stage averages 3.4 from 48 ratings.

### Do KingBladeBLE or b.stage have ads?

b.stage shows ads; KingBladeBLE does not.

### Which is updated more often, KingBladeBLE or b.stage?

KingBladeBLE ships an update every 51 months, and b.stage every 3 weeks. Most recently, KingBladeBLE was updated on September 20, 2026 and b.stage on September 26, 2026.

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