Comparison

bubble with STARS vs XIXO

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

Head to head
About

bubble with STARS

Connect with your favorite idols through personalized private messages and exclusive content. Engage in conversations, share encouragement, and celebrate special anniversaries. The app supports multiple languages for seamless communication.

Highlights
  • Personalized idol messages
  • Exclusive idol content
  • Direct messaging with idols
  • Anniversary tracking
  • Multi-language support
  • Photo and voice message sharing
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 with STARS 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=STARS - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=STARS [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_stars@dear-u.co

About

XIXO

This app facilitates decision-making by allowing users to pose questions and gather opinions from a global community. It provides a platform for sharing thoughts on diverse topics, fostering discussions and discovering varied perspectives in a safe environment.

Highlights
  • Pose questions to a global community
  • Vote and share opinions on topics
  • Engage in discussions
  • Discover diverse cultural perspectives
  • Safe space for voicing curiosities
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XIXO! XIXO was inspired by the Korean seesaw—a perfect metaphor for decision-making. Just like a seesaw's ups and downs, our minds oscillate when weighing choices. "It seems right... no it doesn’t!…but really?” That's exactly the feeling of indecision! Created by Seoul National University engineering students during a casual lunch break, XIXO helps you tackle life's perplexing questions. From this simple concept, we built a decision-making community app where you can vote and share opinions on various topics—from casual conversations to heated debates. Our platform offers a safe space to ask those burning questions you've always wondered about but hesitated to voice. Connect with people worldwide, discover different cultural perspectives, and find answers to your curiosities. Share your thoughts boldly, engage in global discussions, and let your voice be heard!

Screenshots

bubble with STARS4 screens
XIXO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XIXO at 100% against bubble with STARS's 36%. XIXO also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). bubble with STARS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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 with STARS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. XIXO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bubble with STARS ships an update every 3 weeks, XIXO weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
bubble with STARS versus XIXO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble with STARSXIXO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews35.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB120 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.SUNGBIN PARK

Customer experience

bubble with STARS

All ratings79 ratings
Positive53.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative40.5%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral19.7%
Negative44.4%

XIXO

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

bubble with STARS

Subscriptions10
  • PLAVE 1 Ticket$3.991 Month
  • ARTMS 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WONHO Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • KANG HYEWON Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KIM MIN JU Ticket$4.491 Month
  • STAYC 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • DKB 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • Kep1er 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • PLAVE 2 Tickets$6.991 Month
  • PLAVE 5 Tickets$15.991 Month
None

XIXO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bubble with STARS free?
bubble with STARS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is XIXO free?
XIXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do bubble with STARS or XIXO have ads?
Neither bubble with STARS nor XIXO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble with STARS or XIXO?
bubble with STARS ships an update every 3 weeks, and XIXO weekly. Most recently, bubble with STARS was updated on November 11, 2026 and XIXO on November 4, 2026.

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