# b.stage vs ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

The clearest difference is rating: b.stage at 3.4 against ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s 1.5. b.stage also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 12%) and device support (3 vs 1). ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) asks for nothing beyond the download.

b.stage holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 153 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 12% of ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)'s.

b.stage ships an update every 4 weeks, ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** | [1.5 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icn-smartpass/id6443837919/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 12.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [인천국제공항공사](https://appshunter.io/developer/490515541) |

## What reviewers say

### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $19.99 | per month |
| 영데이 움직이는 스티커 상품 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Live Chat'POP' Periodic Ticket | $3.99 | one-time |
| 화사 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Live&Chat 'POP' PeriodicTicket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


### ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icn-smartpass/id6443837919)

Register your Smart Pass ID and use the airport with facial recognition. Once registered with your passport and face, it's usable for 5 years with robust security features. Supports mobile and paper boarding passes, with upcoming reservation services.

**Highlights:** Facial recognition airport access, 5-year registration validity, Passport and face registration, Secure authentication (anti-forgery, liveness), Mobile and paper boarding pass support, Upcoming reservation services

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Works well with iPhone 11 Pro Max
- ✅ Passport chip scanning successful for some users
- 🔑 Helpful tips for scanning US passports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Passport chip scanning failure for many users
- 🤯 Difficult and confusing to use
- 🐞 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🙅‍♀️ Doesn't work with non-Korean passports/boarding passes

**Reported bugs**

- Passport chip scanning not working
- Boarding pass QR code not recognized
- Registration and verification process issues

**Requested features**

- Manual passport information entry option
- Better instructions and guidance for users
- Support for more passport types and boarding pass formats


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) free?

ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, b.stage or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?

b.stage is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) averages 1.5 from 153 ratings.

### Do b.stage or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) have ads?

b.stage shows ads; ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) does not.

### Which is updated more often, b.stage or ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스)?

b.stage ships an update every 4 weeks, and ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) every 2 months. Most recently, b.stage was updated on September 21, 2026 and ICN SMARTPASS (인천공항 스마트패스) on September 22, 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.*