# b.stage vs Bibliocards

The clearest difference is rating: Bibliocards at 4.0 against b.stage's 3.4. Bibliocards also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 weeks) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Bibliocards sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bibliocards holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 30% of Bibliocards's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

b.stage ships an update every 4 weeks, Bibliocards every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | Bibliocards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews) | **[4.0 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliocards/id6445831348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **36.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 213 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [Thomas Orgeval](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674077999) |

## 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 |


### Bibliocards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bibliocards/id6445831348)

Manage and share your KPOP photocard collection. Discover new photocards, track what you own and desire, and connect with a community of fellow collectors. Organize your collection by artist, album, or theme.

**Highlights:** Discover and collect KPOP photocards, Track owned and desired photocards, Share personalized collection profiles, Connect with KPOP enthusiasts, Organize collection by artist/album/theme, Identify missing photocards, Follow favorite artists for new releases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collector Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Collector Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Collector Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Collector Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is Bibliocards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, b.stage or Bibliocards?

Bibliocards is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Bibliocards averages 4.0 from 42 ratings.

### Do b.stage or Bibliocards have ads?

Both b.stage and Bibliocards show ads.

### Which is updated more often, b.stage or Bibliocards?

b.stage ships an update every 4 weeks, and Bibliocards every 9 days. Most recently, b.stage was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bibliocards on September 14, 2026.

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