Phoning vs Minglz
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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Minglz
Read full descriptionHide full description
You are invited to a whole new world of networking and collaboration — one unlike anything you’ve experienced before — where connections are built on shared interests and academic goals. Join different Tribes to explore various fields of study, take on projects, and create new experiences and opportunities for yourself!
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Minglz at none against Phoning's 2. Minglz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks). Phoning's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). On price 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. Minglz asks for nothing beyond the download.
Phoning ships an update every 5 weeks, Minglz every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Phoning | Minglz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (736 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 736 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | WEVERSE COMPANY Inc. | Youngeun Son |
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
Minglz
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Phoning
- Monthly Subscription$8.491 Month
- Yearly Subscription$84.991 Year
Minglz
No in-app purchases
