# b.stage vs Instant Cal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Instant Cal at none against b.stage's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Instant Cal asks for nothing beyond the download.

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, Instant Cal every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | b.stage | Instant Cal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 214 MB | 31 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) | [Taek Oh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616205954) |

## What reviewers say

### b.stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288)

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, community features, and direct engagement. Purchase merchandise, tickets, and participate in events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community, Merchandise and ticket shop, Live show audience applications, 1:1 artist live chat, Digital rewards for fan activities

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| 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 |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |


### Instant Cal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-cal/id6772655662)

**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 Instant Cal free?

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

### Do b.stage or Instant Cal have ads?

Both b.stage and Instant Cal show ads.

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

b.stage ships an update every 3 weeks, and Instant Cal every 2 weeks. Most recently, b.stage was updated on November 7, 2026 and Instant Cal on October 31, 2026.

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