DLsite Sound vs BNOW
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DLsite Sound
Enjoy your purchased audio content with this app. Download your favorite works to listen offline, set a sleep timer for bedtime listening, and explore a variety of audio experiences. The app prioritizes user privacy with no ads, in-app purchases, or data collection.
- Offline playback of purchased audio
- Downloadable content
- Sleep timer functionality
- No ads or in-app purchases
- User data privacy
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Immerse yourself in your DLsite audio purchases. Download works, listen offline, or even set a sleep timer! *We have no plans to display ads, utilize in-app purchases, or gather user data. Curious? Listen to over 90 mins of binaural audio action! ■LifeIsHard This situation voice describes a love triangle between a floating young man, Ritaro Himemiya, a working heroine, and her brother-in-law, Eiji. ■#OneMonth: That Time I Took in a Lost, Puppy-Like Italian Boy This is a story about hiding a canine Italian boy who was lost on the street. ■Could You Please Destroy ***...? You and your niece, Naori, have come to a place called "Ghost Tunnel," which is rumored to be haunted. What you encounter there is...? ■Teacher, Have You Heard About Cognitive Shuffling? This story is meant to teach you about the “cognitive shuffling” sleep method. If you’re having trouble sleeping, give it a try! If you’re not, give it a try anyway! ■Amae-chan Wants to Spoil You at All Costs! A younger girl pampers and reassures you.
BNOW
Scan products to bring cute 3D animated characters to life. Take photos with them, decorate your memories, and create unique keepsakes. This augmented reality platform offers an engaging way to interact with beloved characters.
- Product scanning for character animation
- 3D character interaction
- Photo capture with characters
- Photo decoration with frames and voice packs
- Serial number registration for AR cards
- AR card collecting
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BNOW – Beyond Limits, NOW! 상품을 스캔하는 순간 귀여운 캐릭터가 내 눈 앞에! 함께 사진 찍고, 꾸미고, 나만의 특별한 추억을 만들어보세요. BNOW 앱은 애정하는 작품의 귀엽고 설레는 3D 애니메이션이 재생되는 AR 플랫폼입니다. [주요 기능] 1. 캐릭터 애니메이션: 상품을 BNOW 앱으로 스캔하면, 특별한 캐릭터가 등장해 당신을 맞이합니다. 2. 포토 & 꾸미기: 캐릭터랑 사진 찍고, 예쁜 프레임과 보이스팩으로 감성 UP! 3. 시리얼 넘버 등록: 상품의 시리얼 넘버만 등록하면 끝. 캐릭터가 당신을 기다리고 있어요! [사용 방법] 1. 앱을 실행하세요. 2. 구매하신 AR 카드 이미지를 인식 시켜주세요. 3. 정품 등록 문구(청록색 영역)를 클릭해 주세요. 4. AR 카드 등록 페이지로 이동해 주세요. 5. 구매하신 AR 카드의 시리얼 넘버를 등록해 주세요. [유의 사항] 1. AR 컬렉팅 카드는 1회만 등록 가능합니다. 2. 시리얼 넘버는 카드 뒷면 또는 사용 설명서에 기재되어 있습니다. AR 상품은 모펀 스토어에서 구매하실 수 있습니다. 모펀 스토어 : https://www.mostore.co.kr/product/list.html?cate_no=89 신상품 출시 소식과 다양한 이벤트를 만나보세요. - BNOW 공식 X (@BNOW_official) - BNOW 공식 유튜브 (@bnowstudio) 지금 BNOW로 새로운 즐거움을 경험하세요. [고객센터] 궁금한 점이 있거나 도움이 필요하시다면 언제든지 연락주세요. bnow@mofun.kr
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DLsite Sound at 4.4 against BNOW's 2.4. DLsite Sound also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (29% vs 0%). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. BNOW sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. DLsite Sound asks for nothing beyond the download.
DLsite Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DLsite Sound has 188 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of DLsite Sound's written reviews are positive against 0% of BNOW's.
DLsite Sound ships an update every 6 days, BNOW every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DLsite Sound | BNOW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (188 ratings) — better | 2.4 (9 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 188 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 491 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EISYS,inc. | MOFUN GAMES |
Customer experience
DLsite Sound
BNOW
In-app purchases
DLsite Sound
No in-app purchases
BNOW
- 120 콩 + 10 콩$0.99
- 480 콩 + 50 콩$3.99
- 800 콩 + 140 콩$6.99
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- 960 콩 + 210 콩$7.99
