# b.stage vs talkmaker

The clearest difference is rating: talkmaker at 4.8 against b.stage's 3.4. talkmaker also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 37%) and ratings volume (514 vs 48). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month and talkmaker sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

talkmaker holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: talkmaker has 514 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 64% of talkmaker's.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, talkmaker every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | talkmaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews) | **[4.8 (514 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-texting-story/id6473696648/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **514** |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 213 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [Happyverse Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6773175228) |

## 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 |


### talkmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkmaker-texting-story/id6473696648)

Engage in realistic AI chat stories and connect with AI companions. Create your own characters and explore interactive narratives. Offers a subscription for full feature access.

**Highlights:** Realistic AI chat stories, AI companionship, Customizable AI characters (OCs), Interactive narrative creation, AI social media simulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 月度会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 季度会员 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 年度会员 | $24.99 | per year |
| 金币礼包 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $2.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 金币礼包 | $12.99 | one-time |
| AI增强包 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 活动礼包 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for chatting
- 🚀 Very fun to use
- 💕 Suitable for dream girls
- 🤖 AI characters are interesting
- 🍽️ Cooking feature is great

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay for unlimited chatting
- 🔒 Difficult to disable adult mode for overseas users
- 🔄 Keeps logging out users for no reason
- 🐛 Account issues - data loss, unable to log in
- 🚫 Free users have very limited chat options

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to create new characters
- Ads not working - just spinning circle
- Sudden topic change restrictions
- Account disappears after re-login
- Frequent network connection issues

**Requested features**

- Allow changing chat theme/wallpaper
- Increase character creation text limit
- Add group chat with more participants
- Provide paid option to remove ads
- Restore old version's plot card feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is talkmaker free?

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

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

talkmaker is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while talkmaker averages 4.8 from 514 ratings.

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

Both b.stage and talkmaker show ads.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and talkmaker every 2 weeks. Most recently, b.stage was updated on September 26, 2026 and talkmaker on September 26, 2026.

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