# Phoning vs bubble for STARSHIP

The clearest difference is ads: bubble for STARSHIP at none against Phoning's shown. bubble for STARSHIP also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Phoning's advantage is ratings volume (735 vs 21). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 STARSHIP sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 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 STARSHIP. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 735 ratings behind it against 21, 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 77% of bubble for STARSHIP's.

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, bubble for STARSHIP every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoning | bubble for STARSHIP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (735 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) | **[4.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-starship/id1667760766/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **735** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | **77.1% 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 STARSHIP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-starship/id1667760766)

Connect directly with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Engage in real-time chats, receive personalized updates, and celebrate special anniversaries with your chosen artists. Reply to their messages and build a unique connection.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LEE KWANGSOO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| CRAVITY 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| IVE 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| MONSTA X 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WJSN 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| LEE DONGWOOK Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WJSN 2 Tickets | $6.99 | per month |
| CRAVITY 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| IVE 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| MONSTA X 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| IVE 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |
| CRAVITY 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Is bubble for STARSHIP free?

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

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

bubble for STARSHIP is rated higher. Phoning averages 4.0 out of 5 from 735 ratings, while bubble for STARSHIP averages 4.0 from 21 ratings.

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

Phoning shows ads; bubble for STARSHIP does not.

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

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, and bubble for STARSHIP every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoning was updated on October 30, 2026 and bubble for STARSHIP on October 30, 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.*