# bubble for TOP vs MINI RECORD

The clearest difference is rating: bubble for TOP at 3.6 against MINI RECORD's 2.9. bubble for TOP also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (75% vs 65%). MINI RECORD's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bubble for TOP sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and MINI RECORD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

bubble for TOP holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of bubble for TOP's written reviews are positive against 65% of MINI RECORD's.

bubble for TOP ships an update every 3 weeks, MINI RECORD monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bubble for TOP | MINI RECORD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-top/id1562604620/reviews)** | [2.9 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-record/id1575160581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 64.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 60 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dear U Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460356116) | [MINIRECORD Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575160583) |

## What reviewers say

### bubble for TOP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-top/id1562604620)

Connect with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Receive personalized everyday stories, watch dedicated videos, and even engage in live chats. Reply to their messages and celebrate special anniversaries together.

**Highlights:** Private idol messages, Dedicated idol content, Live chat with idols, Reply to idol messages, Anniversary tracking, Multilingual chat support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TEEN TOP 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| KIM WOO SEOK Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| MCND 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| TEEN TOP 2 Tickets | $6.99 | per month |
| MCND 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| MCND 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |
| MCND 4 Tickets | $16.99 | per month |
| MCND 5 Tickets | $21.49 | per month |
| 100 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coin | $27.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coin | $45.99 | one-time |


### MINI RECORD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mini-record/id1575160581)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| minirecord_membership | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is bubble for TOP free?

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

### Is MINI RECORD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, bubble for TOP or MINI RECORD?

bubble for TOP is rated higher. bubble for TOP averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MINI RECORD averages 2.9 from 32 ratings.

### Do bubble for TOP or MINI RECORD have ads?

Neither bubble for TOP nor MINI RECORD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, bubble for TOP or MINI RECORD?

bubble for TOP ships an update every 3 weeks, and MINI RECORD monthly. Most recently, bubble for TOP was updated on September 24, 2026 and MINI RECORD on August 12, 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.*