# Rakuten Drive vs b.stage

The clearest difference is ads: Rakuten Drive at none against b.stage's shown. b.stage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 10). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Rakuten Drive sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $154.99 per year and b.stage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Rakuten Drive against 3.4 for b.stage. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 48 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 38% and 39% positive.

Rakuten Drive ships an update every 2 months, b.stage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Rakuten Drive | b.stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-drive/id1489041568/reviews) | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 38.3% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rakuten Symphony Korea, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/596642858) | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) |

## What reviewers say

### Rakuten Drive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakuten-drive/id1489041568)

Easily send and securely store large files up to 50GB. Protect your data with passwords and set expiration dates for shared links. Collaborate with others by inviting them to shared folders.

**Highlights:** Send files up to 50GB, Password protection for links, Set expiration dates for links, 10GB free cloud storage, Collaborate with shared folders, No sign-in required for downloads

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rakuten Drive PRO 12months | $154.99 | per year |


### b.stage

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

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, community features, and direct engagement. Purchase merchandise, tickets, and participate in events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community, Merchandise and ticket shop, Live show audience applications, 1:1 artist live chat, Digital rewards for fan activities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Rakuten Drive free?

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

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Rakuten Drive or b.stage?

b.stage is rated higher. Rakuten Drive averages 3.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while b.stage averages 3.4 from 48 ratings.

### Do Rakuten Drive or b.stage have ads?

b.stage shows ads; Rakuten Drive does not.

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

Rakuten Drive ships an update every 2 months, and b.stage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Rakuten Drive was updated on November 11, 2026 and b.stage on November 12, 2026.

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