# Phoning vs JISOO

The clearest difference is rating: JISOO at 4.9 against Phoning's 4.0. JISOO also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). Phoning's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (726 vs 167). On price, in-app purchases 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 and JISOO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

JISOO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 726 and 167 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Phoning's written reviews are positive against 82% of JISOO's.

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, JISOO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phoning | JISOO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phoning/id1627432527/reviews) | **[4.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jisoo/id6740193950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | 54.0% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 65 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WEVERSE COMPANY Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456559071) | [BIBIDI PTE.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834057663) |

## 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


### JISOO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jisoo/id6740193950)

Get closer to a celebrity's daily life with exclusive photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes content. Create special memories and enjoy enhanced features like messaging and push notifications. A membership offers auto-renewing access to premium content and experiences.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photos and videos, Behind-the-scenes stories, Messenger feature, Push notifications, JISOO Membership, Calendars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Elegant and beautiful design
- 📢 Provides updates about Jisoo
- 🎉 Celebrates Blackpink members' birthdays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/sign-up issues
- 🔔 Notification bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login/sign-up not working
- Notification issues

**Requested features**

- Add widgets to display Jisoo updates and schedule


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phoning free?

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

### Is JISOO free?

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

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

JISOO is rated higher. Phoning averages 4.0 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while JISOO averages 4.9 from 167 ratings.

### Do Phoning or JISOO have ads?

Phoning shows ads; JISOO does not.

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

Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, and JISOO every 5 days. Most recently, Phoning was updated on September 25, 2026 and JISOO 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.*