Comparison

BubbleChat vs Chara

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

Head to head
About

BubbleChat

Create and interact with AI-powered characters to build unique stories and worlds. Explore diverse genres like romance and adventure, with dynamic narratives that adapt to your conversations. Discover user-created characters or design your own for endless roleplaying possibilities.

Highlights
  • Create custom AI characters
  • Build unique story worlds
  • Dynamic, adaptive narratives
  • Browse community-created characters
  • Multiple story genres
  • Interactive roleplaying
Features
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BubbleChat Worlds unfold at your fingertips, only at BubbleChat! Create your own character. Build your own world. Live your own story. ▶ Romance, Adventure, Epic Sagas, Action, All Without a Script Tired of cookie-cutter simulations? With life-like AI characters, every story is fresh, dynamic, and 100% yours. New characters drop daily or create your very own character. Step into your own interactive story. ▶ Stories That React to You Keep the conversation going—your way. From sweet romance to complex drama, the vibe shifts based on how you chat. Experience immersive storytelling that adapts to your every move. ▶ Endless Combos, Infinite Stories One character, a thousand roles. Turn a private tutor into a powerful sorcerer, or a scholar bully into a charming pirate. Mix and match characters, worlds, and scenes to create a totally new storyline. ▶ Discover and Chat With User-Created Characters Browse characters from our growing community of creators. Follow your favorites and get instant access to their latest drops. You never know who—or what—you’ll meet next. Your imagination, your world, your BubbleChat. Download now! --- ■ Permission Information [Optional Access Permissions] Storage: Used to upload or save photos and files on your device Camera: Used for setting profile images or character creation *You can use the app without agreeing to optional permissions. ■ Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chara

Engage in imaginative conversations with a diverse cast of characters or create your own. Explore scenarios, capture chat moments as images, and even use AI to help understand relationships. Offers a unique way to interact and explore different personalities.

Highlights
  • Chat with diverse characters
  • Create custom AI characters
  • Capture chat moments as images
  • Interactive story progression
  • MBTI-based character interactions
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Bring your imagined conversations to life! 1. Chat with all kinds of characters Let your imagination run wild with a wide variety of unique characters. You can even act out scenarios that match different situations. Sometimes, it'll challenge your empathy and problem-solving skills! 2. Create your own character Write a single line and AI drafts the world, personality and opening line for you. Prefer full control? Set every detail yourself. 3. Turn moments into pictures Capture any moment of a chat as a snapshot image. Turn on Game Mode to move the story forward by picking choices. 4. Curious about your crush's feelings? Talk to characters with the same MBTI as your crush. Ask them for tips on how to win their heart! ■ Chara Pass (auto-renewable subscription) - A monthly subscription that includes a monthly bubble allowance, a daily bonus and removal of banner ads. - The price is shown in the in-app shop and on the App Store payment sheet. - Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://app.notion.com/p/Chara-Terms-of-Service-3dc07742d236801796b9c815d73bfb90?t=3dc07742d2368030954400a9a2b3e7bd Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/Chara-Privacy-Policy-3dc07742d236807d895ef90a26202d0c?t=3dc07742d2368030954400a9a2b3e7bd Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BubbleChat4 screens
Chara4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Chara at 113 against BubbleChat's 6. BubbleChat's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. BubbleChat sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Chara sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chara holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chara has 113 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of BubbleChat's written reviews are positive against 91% of Chara's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BubbleChat versus Chara: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubbleChatChara
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)4.5 (113 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.3% of reviews91.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6113 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB93 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperBubble Tap CO.,LTD.K Friend Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

BubbleChat

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative3.6%

Chara

All ratings113 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.7%

Bugs and requests

BubbleChat

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Chara

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • More speech bubble options
  • Improved speech bubble design

In-app purchases

10 purchases

BubbleChat

Subscriptions1
  • Weave Plus - Subscription$8.991 Month
One-time9
  • 50 Bubbles$0.99
  • 1,500 Bubbles$0.99
  • Weave Plus 1Day$1.49
Show 6 more
  • 3,000 Bubbles$1.99
  • 6,000 Bubbles$3.99
  • 400 Bubbles$6.99
  • 12,000 Bubbles$6.99
  • Weave Plus 30Days$8.99
  • 30,000 Bubbles$19.99
9 purchases

Chara

Subscriptions1
  • Chara Pass$5.991 Month
One-time8
  • 1,000 ChatBubbles$3.99
  • 1,000 ChatBubbles$5.99
  • 2,200 ChatBubbles$11.99
Show 5 more
  • 300 ChatBubbles$11.99
  • 5,000 ChatBubbles$14.99
  • 500 ChatBubbles2 variants$19.99
  • 4,800 ChatBubbles$24.99
  • 1225 X-mas ChatBubbles$39.99

Questions

Is BubbleChat free?
BubbleChat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chara free?
Chara is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BubbleChat or Chara?
Chara is rated higher. BubbleChat averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Chara averages 4.5 from 113 ratings.
Do BubbleChat or Chara have ads?
Both BubbleChat and Chara show ads.
Which is updated more often, BubbleChat or Chara?
BubbleChat ships an update weekly, and Chara weekly. Most recently, BubbleChat was updated on November 12, 2026 and Chara on November 12, 2026.

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