bubble with STARS vs The Well
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Personalized idol messages
- Exclusive idol content
- Direct messaging with idols
- Anniversary tracking
- Multi-language support
- Photo and voice message sharing
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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
The Well
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The Well은 부산외국어대학교 외국인 유학생을 위한 전용 커뮤니티 앱입니다. 주요 기능 - 생활 가이드 — 비자, 부동산, 은행, 병원, 통신, 알바 정보 제공 - 커뮤니티 — 학교생활, 학교공지, 번역요청 등 자유로운 소통 - 학사일정 — 부산외대 학사일정 한눈에 확인 - 다국어 지원 — 한국어, 영어, 중국어, 일본어 지원 낯선 한국 생활, The Well과 함께라면 걱정 없어요! The Well is a community app exclusively designed for international students at Busan University of Foreign Studies (BUFS). Key Features - Life Guide — Visa, housing, banking, hospital, mobile, and part-time job info - Community — Campus life, school announcements, translation requests and more - Academic Calendar — Stay up-to-date with BUFS schedules - Multilingual — Supports Korean, English, Chinese, and Japanese Navigate life in Korea with ease — The Well is here for you!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Well at none against bubble with STARS's 10. bubble with STARS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. bubble with STARS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. The Well asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | bubble with STARS | The Well |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (79 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 79 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dear U Co., Ltd. | Youjung Son |
In-app purchases
bubble with STARS
- 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
The Well
No in-app purchases









