# Phoning vs bubble for BPM

The clearest difference is rating: bubble for BPM at 4.9 against Phoning's 4.0. bubble for BPM also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 54%). Phoning's advantage is ratings volume (726 vs 11). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 BPM sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

bubble for BPM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 726 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Phoning's written reviews are positive against 67% of bubble for BPM's.

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, bubble for BPM every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoning | bubble for BPM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-bpm/id6446391980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **66.7% 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 BPM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-for-bpm/id6446391980)

Connect directly with your favorite idols through private messages, exclusive content, and live video chats. Receive personalized messages, share your day, and build a special anniversary with your chosen artist. Reply to messages and enjoy real-time interactions.

**Highlights:** Private idol messages, Dedicated artist content, Bubble LIVE video chat, Reply to idol messages, Anniversary tracking, In-app translation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DAENG Ticket | $1.49 | per month |
| SOYOU Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| REN Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| VIVIZ 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| TAEMIN Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| HA SUNG WOON Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| LEE SEUNGGI Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| BADVILLAIN 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| BADVILLAIN 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| VIVIZ 2 Tickets | $8.49 | per month |
| BADVILLAIN 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |
| VIVIZ 3 Tickets | $12.49 | per month |
| BADVILLAIN 7 Tickets | $30.49 | per month |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $27.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Is bubble for BPM free?

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

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

bubble for BPM is rated higher. Phoning averages 4.0 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while bubble for BPM averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

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

Phoning shows ads; bubble for BPM does not.

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

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, and bubble for BPM every 3 weeks. Most recently, Phoning was updated on September 22, 2026 and bubble for BPM on September 24, 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.*