# b.stage vs Riff

The clearest difference is rating: b.stage at 3.4 against Riff's 2.0. b.stage also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 1) and review sentiment (39% vs 21%). Riff's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and Riff sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

b.stage holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 21% of Riff's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | Riff |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riff-simple-sticker-maker/id6450873731/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 21.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 214 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [Hongmin Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554606727) |

## 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 (21)**

| 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 |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | 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 |


### Riff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riff-simple-sticker-maker/id6450873731)

Easily create custom stickers from your photos by removing backgrounds. Use them in digital journaling apps or share them across various messaging platforms. Designed for iOS 17.

**Highlights:** Create stickers from photos, Remove backgrounds from objects, Use stickers in digital journaling, Share stickers across messaging apps, Designed for iOS 17

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited access | $0.99 | per month |
| 20+ heart sticker | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 grocery stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 stuffed toy stickers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 office stickers | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is Riff free?

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

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

b.stage is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Riff averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

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

b.stage shows ads; Riff does not.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Riff every 3 weeks. Most recently, b.stage was updated on October 19, 2026 and Riff on October 14, 2026.

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