# KOCOM Home vs b.stage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: KOCOM Home at none against b.stage's 23. KOCOM Home also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). b.stage's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months) and review sentiment (39% vs 21%). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. KOCOM Home asks for nothing beyond the download.

KOCOM Home ships an update every 19 months, b.stage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KOCOM Home | b.stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kocom Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/922748256) | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) |

## What reviewers say

### KOCOM Home

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kocom-home/id1620318377)

Control and monitor your KOCOM IoT home devices remotely. Receive notifications from your front door camera, automate device functions, and share access with family members. Integrates with popular smart home assistants.

**Highlights:** Remote device monitoring and control, Front door camera notifications and unlocking, Automated device scheduling, Device information notifications, Family member access sharing, Smart home assistant integration

**In-app purchases:** none


### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $19.99 | per month |
| 영데이 움직이는 스티커 상품 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Live Chat'POP' Periodic Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 화사 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live&Chat 'POP' PeriodicTicket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KOCOM Home free?

KOCOM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is b.stage free?

b.stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do KOCOM Home or b.stage have ads?

b.stage shows ads; KOCOM Home does not.

### Which is updated more often, KOCOM Home or b.stage?

KOCOM Home ships an update every 19 months, and b.stage every 3 weeks. Most recently, KOCOM Home was updated on October 24, 2026 and b.stage on October 27, 2026.

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