# b.stage vs WhatPlus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WhatPlus at none against b.stage's 22. WhatPlus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). b.stage's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 3). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. WhatPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for b.stage against 3.3 for WhatPlus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of b.stage's written reviews are positive against 33% of WhatPlus's.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, WhatPlus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | WhatPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatplus/id6532601587/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [Wenjia electronic technology (Shandong) Co. , Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756679084) |

## 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 |


### WhatPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatplus/id6532601587)

Personalize your audio experience with custom settings and unique features. Adjust sound, manage device settings, and access support for a tailored listening journey.

**Highlights:** Custom Equalizer Settings, Game Mode, Light Adjustment, Check Battery Level, Update Firmware, Tips and Support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is WhatPlus free?

WhatPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

b.stage is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while WhatPlus averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.

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

b.stage shows ads; WhatPlus does not.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and WhatPlus every 6 weeks. Most recently, b.stage was updated on September 29, 2026 and WhatPlus on September 24, 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.*