# FanStreamApp vs bubble for JAPAN

The clearest difference is rating: FanStreamApp at 4.0 against bubble for JAPAN's 3.0. FanStreamApp also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). bubble for JAPAN's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 12%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FanStreamApp sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and bubble for JAPAN sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FanStreamApp holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 12% of FanStreamApp's written reviews are positive against 34% of bubble for JAPAN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanStreamApp | bubble for JAPAN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanstreamapp/id1495944896/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-japan/id6471388476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.0% of reviews | **34.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 146 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) | [Dear U plus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715224926) |

## What reviewers say

### FanStreamApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanstreamapp/id1495944896)

Watch live streams and interact with artists through comments and gifts. This app fosters a more engaging connection between artists and their fans.

**Highlights:** Live stream viewing, Comment functionality, Gift sending, Artist support, Interactive fan connection

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FanCoin 160枚 | $0.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin | $3.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 650枚 | $3.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 1200枚 | $6.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin | $7.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 2000枚 | $11.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 3000枚 | $19.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 5700枚 | $29.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin | $59.99 | one-time |
| FanCoin 12000枚 | $59.99 | one-time |


### bubble for JAPAN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-japan/id6471388476)

Connect directly with artists through real-time messaging, photos, and videos. Enjoy live streams, save special memories, and communicate in your own language with automatic translation. This app enhances your daily life with exclusive artist interactions.

**Highlights:** Real-time artist messages, Live streaming with artists, Anniversary recording, Memory storage (OUR BOX), Automatic message translation, Direct artist communication

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAWAMURA YUA Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| MINAMISAWA COCO Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| SION Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SAKUYA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| CHO SEONG IL Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HWANG SEONG BIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SONG SEUNGHO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KENSHIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HAECHAN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KASU Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| JANG YEOJUN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| YOUMIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SIYOON Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WUMUTI TIcket | $4.49 | per month |
| HARU Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KANECHIKA DAIKI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KEIGO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| XAYDEN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| TAKENAKA YUDAI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| OHMORI MOTOKI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WAKAI HILOTO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| FUJISAWA RYOKA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| YABUKI NAKO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| ON:N Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KARAM Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| RUI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HYUN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KAI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SEHUN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| MINJE Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| MIKAMI YUA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| MIYAVI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| ASAI YUKA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| ANO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HAITSUKA SOUSHI | $4.49 | per month |
| SAITO MAKIKO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanStreamApp free?

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

### Is bubble for JAPAN free?

bubble for JAPAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FanStreamApp or bubble for JAPAN?

FanStreamApp is rated higher. FanStreamApp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while bubble for JAPAN averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do FanStreamApp or bubble for JAPAN have ads?

Neither FanStreamApp nor bubble for JAPAN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FanStreamApp or bubble for JAPAN?

FanStreamApp ships an update every 2 months, and bubble for JAPAN every 2 months. Most recently, FanStreamApp was updated on September 22, 2026 and bubble for JAPAN 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.*