# Kpop Birth vs Phoning

The clearest difference is rating: Phoning at 4.0 against Kpop Birth's 1.6. Phoning also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 13%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 18 months). Kpop Birth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Kpop Birth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Phoning holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 736 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Kpop Birth's written reviews are positive against 54% of Phoning's.

Kpop Birth ships an update every 18 months, Phoning every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kpop Birth | Phoning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-birth/id1500218258/reviews) | **[4.0 (736 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **736** |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 307 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [sanghoon oh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1423571968) | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) |

## What reviewers say

### Kpop Birth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kpop-birth/id1500218258)

Discover birthdays and find Instagram links for over 1200 K-pop idols. This app provides a centralized database for fans to stay connected with their favorite artists. Future updates will include notification services.

**Highlights:** 1200+ K-pop idol birthdays, 400+ K-pop idol Instagram links, Centralized idol information, Regular updates planned

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Phoning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527)

Connect with your favorite K-pop group, NewJeans, on a personal level. Share daily life updates through messages, photos, and videos, and stay informed with their calendar. Become closer than ever through interactive features and live streams.

**Highlights:** Live streams with NewJeans, Direct messaging, Photo and video sharing, Personalized calendars, Friendship building

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and nostalgic design
- 🤩 Innovative concept
- 🐰 Great way to connect with NewJeans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🇰🇷 Lack of English translation for messages

**Reported bugs**

- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times

**Requested features**

- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kpop Birth free?

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

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kpop Birth or Phoning?

Phoning is rated higher. Kpop Birth averages 1.6 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Phoning averages 4.0 from 736 ratings.

### Do Kpop Birth or Phoning have ads?

Phoning shows ads; Kpop Birth does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kpop Birth or Phoning?

Kpop Birth ships an update every 18 months, and Phoning every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kpop Birth was updated on October 24, 2026 and Phoning on October 27, 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.*