Comparison

Phoning vs Lokabilia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Live streams with NewJeans
  • Direct messaging
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Personalized calendars
  • Friendship building
Features
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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

About

Lokabilia

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Join Lokabilia, the coolest app for collectors! Discover rare items, connect with fellow enthusiasts, and trade to your heart's content. Whether you're into vintage or modern items, our user-friendly interface makes the collection process a breeze. Start your exciting journey with Lokabilia today!

Screenshots

Phoning4 screens
Lokabilia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lokabilia at none against Phoning's 2. Lokabilia also leads on ads (none vs shown). Phoning's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Phoning sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. Lokabilia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, Lokabilia every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Phoning versus Lokabilia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhoningLokabilia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (726 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings726 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB76 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperWEVERSE COMPANY Inc.PT Trinusa Sosialoka Indonesia

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

Lokabilia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Phoning

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$8.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$84.991 Year
None

Lokabilia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Phoning free?
Phoning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lokabilia free?
Lokabilia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Phoning or Lokabilia have ads?
Phoning shows ads; Lokabilia does not.
Which is updated more often, Phoning or Lokabilia?
Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, and Lokabilia every 4 months. Most recently, Phoning was updated on October 20, 2026 and Lokabilia on October 16, 2026.

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