Comparison

bubble for JELLYFISH vs MINI RECORD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

bubble for JELLYFISH

Connect directly with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Receive personalized everyday stories, send replies filled with encouragement, and celebrate special anniversaries together. Enjoy real-time chatting translated into your language.

Highlights
  • Private idol messages
  • Exclusive idol content
  • Direct fan replies
  • Anniversary tracking
  • Multi-language chat
  • Artist subscription options
Features
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Make your day more special with a message like a gift from your favorite idol! Start bubble right now and don't miss out on special private messages between you and your favorite idol! [Service Overview] 01. Favorite Idol's Everyday Story Receive a special everyday message from the artist who calls your name. 02. Favorite Idol's Dedicated Content See dedicated content sent directly from artists. 03. Your favorite idol is waiting for your reply Reply to the artist with a message filled with encouragement and love. 04. Anniversary with Your Favorite Idol Today is Day 1! See the special anniversary date between you and your artist. 05. Chatting in my language Read the artist's message and send a reply in your language. [Optional Access Authority] * You may still use the app even if you do not allow optional access authority. 01. Photo Gallery Used to send and store photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 02. Camera Used to film and send photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 03. Mic Used to record and send voice messages and videos 04. Notification Receive PUSH notifications [Subscription Products] 01. bubble for JELLYFISH benefits - You can select artists to receive bubble messages from according to the number of artist subscription coupons you have purchased. - Receive bubbles sent directly from the artist of your choice. 02. Subscription Prices and Period - Subscribe through iTunes, and the payment amount will be billed to your iTunes account. - Prices may vary depending on the number of artist subscriptions you purchase. Please refer to the bubble purchase website for details. - Subscriptions are monthly and automatically renewed. [bubble Official SNS] - X: https://x.com/dearu_bubble - Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearu_bubble [Terms] - Terms of Use: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=service&locale=EN&appGroup=JELLYFISH - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=JELLYFISH [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_jellyfish@dear-u.co

About

MINI RECORD

This app allows music lovers to register purchased albums and enjoy exclusive content like photocards, photobooks, and music playback. It offers high-quality visuals, special videos, and playlist features. Some content may be enhanced with 3D AR technology.

Highlights
  • High-quality photocards and photobooks
  • Exclusive artist videos
  • Music playlist functionality
  • 3D AR photocard experiences
  • QR code album registration
Features
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음악을 사랑한다면 미니레코드와 함께 간소화된 앨범 구성과 FSC 인증 친환경 지류로 만들어진 앨범입니다. 구매한 앨범을 앱에 등록하여 아티스트의 포토카드와 포토북, 음원 재생까지 즐겨보세요! 1. 고화질 포토카드와 포토북 2. 미니레코드의 스페셜 영상 3. 플레이리스트 4. 3D AR 포토카드 [서비스 접근 권한 안내] 카메라 : QR코드 등록 시 이용 사진/미디어/파일 : 문의하기 이미지 업로드 [미니레코드 구독 상품 안내] 미니레코드 구독 상품은 '미니레코드 멤버십'이며, 한 달에 한 번씩 자동으로 결제됩니다. 월 정기 결제 : 900원 (한국 기준, VAT 포함) 혜택: 첫 3개월 무료 체험 제공 구독은 사용자가 취소하지 않는 한 매월 자동 갱신됩니다. 무료 체험 기간 종료 후에는 자동으로 유료 구독으로 전환됩니다. 결제는 iTunes 계정을 통해 이루어집니다. [약관] 이용약관: https://minirecord.com/album_terms 유료서비스 이용약관 : https://minirecord.com/album_paid_service_terms 개인정보 처리방침: https://minirecord.com/album_privacy_policy EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ [문의] 문의 : biz@minirecord.com 고객센터: 1522-2857

Screenshots

bubble for JELLYFISH4 screens
MINI RECORD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: bubble for JELLYFISH at 4.6 against MINI RECORD's 2.9. bubble for JELLYFISH also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). MINI RECORD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (63% vs 42%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. bubble for JELLYFISH sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. MINI RECORD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bubble for JELLYFISH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of bubble for JELLYFISH's written reviews are positive against 63% of MINI RECORD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bubble for JELLYFISH ships an update every 3 weeks, MINI RECORD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
bubble for JELLYFISH versus MINI RECORD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble for JELLYFISHMINI RECORD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (12 ratings) — better2.9 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews42.2% of reviews63.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1233 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.MINIRECORD Corp

Customer experience

bubble for JELLYFISH

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive42.2%
Neutral15.6%
Negative42.2%

MINI RECORD

All ratings33 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative54.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive63.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

bubble for JELLYFISH

Subscriptions9
  • VERIVERY 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • EVNNE 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • VERIVERY 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
Show 6 more
  • EVNNE 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • VERIVERY 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
  • EVNNE 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
  • VERIVERY 4 Tickets$16.991 Month
  • EVNNE 5 Tickets$21.491 Month
  • VERIVERY 5 Tickets$21.491 Month
One-time1
  • 100 Coin$0.99
None

MINI RECORD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bubble for JELLYFISH free?
bubble for JELLYFISH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MINI RECORD free?
MINI RECORD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bubble for JELLYFISH or MINI RECORD?
bubble for JELLYFISH is rated higher. bubble for JELLYFISH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MINI RECORD averages 2.9 from 33 ratings.
Do bubble for JELLYFISH or MINI RECORD have ads?
Neither bubble for JELLYFISH nor MINI RECORD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble for JELLYFISH or MINI RECORD?
bubble for JELLYFISH ships an update every 3 weeks, and MINI RECORD monthly. Most recently, bubble for JELLYFISH was updated on November 13, 2026 and MINI RECORD on November 8, 2026.

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