Comparison

MINI RECORD vs bubble for SPORTS

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

Head to head
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

About

bubble for SPORTS

Connect with your favorite sports stars through private messages and exclusive content. Receive daily updates, send replies, and celebrate special anniversaries. Communicate in your language for a personalized fan experience.

Highlights
  • Private messages from favorite stars
  • Exclusive star-dedicated content
  • Reply to star messages
  • Anniversary tracking with stars
  • Multi-language support
  • Photo and video sharing
Features
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Make your day special with a message from your favorite STAR! Start bubble right now and don’t miss out on special private messages between you and your favorite STAR! -------------- [Service Overview] 01. Favorite STAR's Everyday Story Receive a special everyday message from your favorite STAR who calls your name. 02. Favorite STAR's Dedicated Content See dedicated content sent directly from your favorite STAR. 03. Your favorite STAR is waiting for your reply Reply to your favorite STAR with a message filled with encouragement and love. 04. Anniversary with Your Favorite STAR Today is Day 1! See the special anniversary date between you and your favorite STAR. 05. Chatting in my language Read your favorite star'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 SPORST benefits - You can select artists to receive bubble messages from according to the number of STAR subscription coupons you have purchased. - Receive bubbles sent directly from the STAR 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. [Terms] - Terms of Use: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=service&locale=EN&appGroup=SPORTS - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=SPORTS [bubble Official SNS] - X: https://x.com/dearu_bubble - Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearu_bubble [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_sports@dear-u.co

Screenshots

MINI RECORD4 screens
bubble for SPORTS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: bubble for SPORTS at free with in-app purchases against MINI RECORD's subscription. bubble for SPORTS also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 63%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MINI RECORD sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month and bubble for SPORTS sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MINI RECORD ships an update monthly, bubble for SPORTS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MINI RECORD versus bubble for SPORTS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMINI RECORDbubble for SPORTS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (33 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews73.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMINIRECORD CorpDear U Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MINI RECORD

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

bubble for SPORTS

Written reviews23 reviews
Positive73.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative8.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MINI RECORD

Subscriptions1
  • minirecord_membership3 Months trial$0.991 Month
10 purchases

bubble for SPORTS

Subscriptions7
  • CHOI JI MAN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • Jang Eun Sill Ticket$4.491 Month
  • BYUN HAYUL Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • YANG HYO JIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • LEE DA HYEON Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KIM JI HAN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HAN SONG YI Ticket$4.491 Month
One-time3
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99

Questions

Is MINI RECORD free?
MINI RECORD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubble for SPORTS free?
bubble for SPORTS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MINI RECORD or bubble for SPORTS have ads?
Neither MINI RECORD nor bubble for SPORTS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MINI RECORD or bubble for SPORTS?
MINI RECORD ships an update monthly, and bubble for SPORTS every 3 weeks. Most recently, MINI RECORD was updated on November 5, 2026 and bubble for SPORTS on November 3, 2026.

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