# Picka 피카 vs BubbleChat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Picka 피카 at 144 against BubbleChat's 6. Picka 피카 also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). BubbleChat's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (89% vs 76%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Picka 피카 sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and BubbleChat sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Picka 피카 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Picka 피카 has 144 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Picka 피카's written reviews are positive against 89% of BubbleChat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Picka 피카 ships an update every 3 weeks, BubbleChat weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Picka 피카 | BubbleChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka/id1472171506/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblechat-ai-character-chat/id1637782167/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 196 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlainBagel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472171505) | [Bubble Tap CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1637782170) |

## What reviewers say

### Picka 피카

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/picka/id1472171506)

Engage in interactive chat-based story games across various genres, from romance to thrillers. Make choices that shape your narrative and explore new parallel worlds with AI characters. You can even influence idol survival shows and get tarot readings for life advice.

**Highlights:** Chat-based story games, Idol survival simulation, AI character interactions, Choice-driven narratives, Tarot readings, Multiple story genres

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 골드 100을 구입합니다. | $0.49 | one-time |
| 무제한 배터리 1일 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 골드 200 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 14일  이달의 연애 스핀오프 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 골드 500 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 스타트 패키지 1번 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 14일  이달의 연애 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 스타트 패키지 2번 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 골드 1000 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 무제한 배터리 7일 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 스타트 패키지 3 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 골드 2000 | $23.99 | one-time |
| 골드 5000 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Engaging and fun stories
- 😍 Realistic and immersive experience
- 📚 Improves Korean reading comprehension
- ✨ Unique and innovative game mechanics
- 🤩 Characters are charming and relatable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drains too quickly
- 💰 Gold acquisition is difficult
- 💸 High in-app purchase pressure
- ⏳ Long wait times for content
- 🗣️ Lack of English version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes when trying to watch ads for battery
- Purchased gold/battery not being credited
- Login failures
- App not connecting after updates
- Issues with applying purchased items (e.g., 7-day pass)

**Requested features**

- Add more stories, especially Season 2 for English players
- Improve gold and battery acquisition methods (e.g., daily login bonuses, watch ads for gold/battery)
- Reduce gold cost for episodes
- Add an English version or improve the existing one
- Allow user customization of character name and profile picture


### BubbleChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubblechat-ai-character-chat/id1637782167)

Create and interact with AI characters in dynamic, personalized stories. Build your own worlds and characters, or explore creations from a vibrant community. Experience endless narrative possibilities that adapt to your choices.

**Highlights:** Create custom AI characters, Build unique story worlds, Interactive storytelling, Dynamic character roles, Community-created characters, User-generated stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weave Plus - Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| 50 Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1,500 Bubbles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Weave Plus 1Day | $1.49 | one-time |
| 3,000 Bubbles | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 Bubbles | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 Bubbles | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Bubbles | $6.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Bubbles | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weave Plus 30Days | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Bubbles | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Bubbles | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Bubbles | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Picka 피카 free?

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

### Is BubbleChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Picka 피카 or BubbleChat?

Picka 피카 is rated higher. Picka 피카 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while BubbleChat averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Picka 피카 or BubbleChat have ads?

Both Picka 피카 and BubbleChat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Picka 피카 or BubbleChat?

Picka 피카 ships an update every 3 weeks, and BubbleChat weekly. Most recently, Picka 피카 was updated on September 27, 2026 and BubbleChat on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*