# b.stage vs Toolbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Toolbox at none against b.stage's 23. Toolbox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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. Toolbox asks for nothing beyond the download.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, Toolbox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | Toolbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **48** | — |
| Positive reviews | 39.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) | [jong man yang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875658812) |

## 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 |


### Toolbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toolbox-compass-level-and-more/id6761562086)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is b.stage free?

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

### Is Toolbox free?

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

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

Both b.stage and Toolbox show ads.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Toolbox every 9 days. Most recently, b.stage was updated on October 27, 2026 and Toolbox on October 25, 2026.

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