# b.stage vs TKX

The clearest difference is rating: b.stage at 3.4 against TKX's 1.0. b.stage also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). TKX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 23) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. TKX asks for nothing beyond the download.

b.stage holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: b.stage has 48 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of TKX's.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, TKX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | TKX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tkx-venue-manager/id6745844172/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **39.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 214 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [TKX.LIVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814204485) |

## 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 |


### TKX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tkx-venue-manager/id6745844172)

Manage your venue operations and ticketing with this application. It provides tools for event organizers using a specific ticketing platform to streamline management tasks.

**Highlights:** Venue operations management, Ticketing platform integration, Event organization tools, Streamlined management tasks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is TKX free?

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

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

b.stage is rated higher. b.stage averages 3.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while TKX averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

b.stage shows ads; TKX does not.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and TKX every 5 months. Most recently, b.stage was updated on October 24, 2026 and TKX on October 16, 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.*