# Phoning vs Berriz

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoning | Berriz |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) | **[4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berriz/id6737214694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **54.0% of reviews** | 48.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) | [Kakao Entertainment Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/407744771) |

## 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


### Berriz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berriz/id6737214694)

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.

**Highlights:** Artist updates in one feed, Exclusive content and live streams, Global fan community, Multi-language support, Smart push notifications, Online and offline events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great way to interact with idols
- 🔍 Easy navigation and content access
- 🔔 Frequent updates and media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent service errors and crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🚫 Unfair moderation and account suspensions

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Frequent service errors
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Search function
- Nested comments
- Ability to save photos/videos
- Light mode option
- Separate notifications for posts vs. comments


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Is Berriz free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Phoning or Berriz?

Berriz is rated higher. Phoning averages 4.0 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while Berriz averages 4.5 from 16 ratings.

### Do Phoning or Berriz have ads?

Phoning shows ads; Berriz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Phoning or Berriz?

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