# Phoning vs bubble for ACTORS

The clearest difference is ads: bubble for ACTORS at none against Phoning's shown. bubble for ACTORS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Phoning's advantage is ratings volume (726 vs 4). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and bubble for ACTORS sells 33 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Phoning against 4.0 for bubble for ACTORS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 726 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of Phoning's written reviews are positive against 52% of bubble for ACTORS's.

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, bubble for ACTORS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoning | bubble for ACTORS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-actors/id1630269885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **54.0% of reviews** | 51.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) | [Dear U Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460356116) |

## What reviewers say

### Phoning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527)

Connect with your favorite K-pop group, NewJeans, on a personal level. Share daily life updates through messages, photos, and videos, and stay informed with their calendar. Become closer than ever through interactive features and live streams.

**Highlights:** Live streams with NewJeans, Direct messaging, Photo and video sharing, Personalized calendars, Friendship building

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.49 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $84.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and nostalgic design
- 🤩 Innovative concept
- 🐰 Great way to connect with NewJeans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🇰🇷 Lack of English translation for messages

**Reported bugs**

- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times

**Requested features**

- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options


### bubble for ACTORS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-actors/id1630269885)

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

**Highlights:** Private messages from idols, Dedicated content from artists, Live chat with idols, Reply to idol messages, Anniversary tracking, In-app translation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bubble FONT HYERI | $0.69 | per month |
| SHIN YE EUN Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Kim Kangmin Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Jeong TaekHyeon Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| JUNG CHAE YEON Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| LEE SANG YI Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| AHN HEE YEON Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Lee Joo Young Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| BAE HYEON SEONG Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| LEE SEUNG GYU Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| SEOYEAJI Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Lee HyunWook Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| SONG DONGGEON Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Ko Kyoung Pyo Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| Lee Jong Hyuk Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| YEON WOO Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| PARK KANG HYUN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Kim Jaewon Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| NANA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Ahn Bohyun Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Danny Ahn Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Jang Gyu ri Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KIM MIN KYU Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| MOON SANG MIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HYERI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| CHUNG SUBIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| LEE JUNHO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| JEON SOMIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SEO HYUN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| LEE SAE ROM Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| LEE LU DA Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| SONG GEON HEE Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| 100 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Is bubble for ACTORS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoning or bubble for ACTORS?

Phoning and bubble for ACTORS are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 726 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Phoning or bubble for ACTORS have ads?

Phoning shows ads; bubble for ACTORS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoning or bubble for ACTORS?

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, and bubble for ACTORS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoning was updated on September 26, 2026 and bubble for ACTORS on September 25, 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.*