Phoning vs Berriz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Phoning
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.
- Live streams with NewJeans
- Direct messaging
- Photo and video sharing
- Personalized calendars
- Friendship building
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Will you be NewJeans' best friend? Phoning is where you can get to know NewJeans. Share your life with NewJeans on Phoning through LIVEs, messages, photos, and calendars - and become friends for life. [Required access] Device and app activities : For checking app errors and improving usability. Device ID : For checking devices and improving usability. [Optional access] Photos / Media / Files : For downloading photos and videos. Notification: For receiving notifications on content, notices, and more
Berriz
Connect with your favorite K-Culture artists and fellow fans worldwide. Access exclusive content, live streams, and event information all in one place. Stay updated with official news and engage with a global community.
- Artist updates in one feed
- Exclusive content and live streams
- Global fan community
- Multi-language support
- Smart push notifications
- Online and offline events
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Get together, Get sweeter – Global Fan Platform, Berriz Just like berries—different in shape and size but sweeter when gathered— Berriz is where fans from all over the world who love K-Culture come together as one. [Artists on Berriz] Jung Seung Hwan, KiiiKiii, MONSTA X, IU, CRAVITY, IVE, IDID, WJSN, WOODZ and more ► All your favorite artists’ updates in one place • Get the latest news and official notices directly in each artist’s community. • Check official posts from X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube—all in one feed. • World tours, concerts, official fan clubs, schedules—faster and easier than ever. • Exclusive Berriz content, fan club–only live streams, media, and boards—only on Berriz! ► Connect with artists and global fans • Watch high-quality live streams that feel like the artist is right in front of you, and send your support in chat. • Enjoy posts in 18 supported languages—breaking down barriers between artists and fans. • See artists’ posts and comments, plus explore global fan reactions with AI Comment Reports. • Feel the joy when your posts receive likes, comments, or replies from artists themselves. ► Smart push settings tailored to your fan routine • Customize notifications by community or artist. • Get activity alerts for your favorite members—like An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. • Track your Berriz Shop orders—albums, fan kits, photo card benefits—in real time. ► Online & offline events, only on Berriz • Join special events like fansign applications, voting, birthday cafés, and comeback live shows. • Don’t miss unforgettable offline events with your favorite artists. [Optional Access Permissions] • Notifications: Receive community news and service announcements • Photos: Upload images to your profile or the community • Camera: Take and upload photos in the community • Microphone: Record and send voice messages in the community • Calendar: Save community schedules to your personal calendar Terms of Use: https://statics.berriz.in/policy/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://statics.berriz.in/policy/en/privacy.html Customer Center: https://berriz.in/en/support Contact support@berriz.in
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Berriz at 4.5 against Phoning's 4.0. Berriz also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). Phoning's advantage is ratings volume (726 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support 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
Both are free to download. Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Berriz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Berriz holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Phoning has 726 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Phoning's written reviews are positive against 48% of Berriz's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, Berriz every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoning | Berriz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (726 ratings) | 4.5 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews — better | 48.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 726 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 112 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. | Kakao Entertainment Corp. |
Customer experience
Phoning
Berriz
User reviews
Phoning
From 726 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Cute and nostalgic design
- 🤩 Innovative concept
- 🐰 Great way to connect with NewJeans
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model is too expensive
- 🔒 Most features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🇰🇷 Lack of English translation for messages
Berriz
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Great way to interact with idols
- 🔍 Easy navigation and content access
- 🔔 Frequent updates and media
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent service errors and crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🚫 Unfair moderation and account suspensions
Bugs and requests
Phoning
Reported bugs
3 issues- ID card and album features not working
- Constant log-outs and login issues
- Laggy performance and slow loading times
Requested features
4 requests- Translate all messages to English
- Allow free access to photos and calendar
- Improve app stability and reduce crashes
- Offer more affordable subscription options
Berriz
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Frequent service errors
- Compatibility problems on tablets
Requested features
7 requests- Search function
- Nested comments
- Ability to save photos/videos
- Light mode option
- Separate notifications for posts vs. comments
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- Follow/chat features for fans
- Keyword-based notifications
In-app purchases
Phoning
- Monthly Subscription$8.491 Month
- Yearly Subscription$84.991 Year
Berriz
No in-app purchases
