Comparison

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) vs bubble for JAPAN

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)

Watch live video and radio streams from a global community of millions. Engage with streamers through comments and gifts, join live collaborations, and discover content across over 100 categories. Enjoy lag-free playback with background and large-screen options.

Highlights
  • Live video and radio streaming
  • Real-time comments and gifts
  • Collabo feature for joining streams
  • Customizable avatars
  • Notification system for live streams
  • Background playback
  • Large-screen viewing support
Features
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# Welcome to the Refreshed Twitcast Viewer App Experience the best of live streaming with the new Twitcast Viewer app. Join our community of 30 million users on the lively platform of Twitcast! # More than just Watching While enjoying your favorite streamers, engage in real time with comments and gifts. Invite your friends from X (formerly Twitter) to amplify the fun! # Stay Updated Love a live stream? Add it to your notification list and never miss out when it goes live. Connect with X to add users to your list too! # Be Part of the Stream Join live streams with “Collabo” feature and chat, and set up unique avatars for more interactive fun! # Wide Variety Pick from 100+ categories of live streams tailored to match your mood. # Convenient Viewing Enjoy lag-free streams on any network, with easy options for background playback and for viewing on a larger screen. Join Twitcast - 'A place where everyone's favorites gather'. Discover more, love even more! --- # Unlock More with Membership Join our membership to enjoy special perks from streamers. # Perks at Your Disposal Membership perks span across a spectrum, depending on the chosen tiers. Here's a sampler: - Digital certificate - Membership badges - Exclusive streams - Exclusive offers from creators per tier specifics Membership auto-renews monthly, and the prices depend on the tier you choose. More details are available on the enrollment page. # Charges Your Apple ID account will be charged for the membership. # Auto-renewal and Cancellation Your auto-renewal plans and their cancellation can be managed here: Settings > Apple ID Account Info > Subscriptions > Choose the auto-renewal plan to enable or cancel. Options to confirm or cancel the auto-renewal plan are also available on the AppStore App. Please note that cancellations for the current enrollment month are not accepted. # Terms of Service https://twitcasting.tv/indexlicense.php # Privacy Policy https://twitcasting.tv/indexprivacy.php ---- LANGUAGES:English, Japanese, and others * Note: This is the viewer application for "Twitcast Live (TwitCasting Live)".

About

bubble for JAPAN

Connect directly with artists through real-time messaging, photos, and videos. Record special anniversaries and save cherished memories in a dedicated box. Enjoy seamless communication with built-in translation for a more personal interaction.

Highlights
  • Real-time artist communication
  • Receive exclusive messages, photos, videos
  • Reply to artist messages
  • Record anniversaries
  • Save memories in 'OUR BOX'
  • In-app message translation
Features
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bubble is a real-time messaging space made for you and artists. Make your daily life more special with interactions that can only be experienced here. [Feature Introduction] - Real-time communication with artists Receive unique messages, photos, and videos created by artists in your very own chat room. You can also reply to the messages you receive. Enjoy the feeling of having a conversation and spending time together! - Record your anniversaries with artists Record the anniversary of the day you began chatting to create more precious memories. - Look back at your memories anytime with "OUR BOX" You can store your favorite messages or photos in your very own "OUR BOX." - Communicate smoothly in your own language Received messages can be easily translated at the touch of a button. Enjoy conversing in your own language. [(Selection) Access Permissions] In order to use the service comfortably, you will need to grant certain permissions. The app can still be used even if you select "Do not allow," but some functions may be restricted. *Only artists can send voice recordings, pictures, and videos. - Pictures Used when saving pictures/videos and setting the background screen for profile images and chats. - Camera Used when saving pictures/videos and setting the background screen for profile pictures and chats. - Microphone Used when recording and sending voice messages and videos. [Products Available for Purchase] - bubble for JAPAN ticket Monthly rate: ¥640/month *The same amount will be automatically charged on the first billing date of each month until automatic renewal is canceled. Payment will be made based on the payment method and period determined by Apple, Inc., and iTunes.

Screenshots

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)3 screens
bubble for JAPAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) at 4.6 against bubble for JAPAN's 3.0. Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) also leads on ratings volume (530 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). bubble for JAPAN's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per month and bubble for JAPAN sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) has 530 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)'s written reviews are positive against 34% of bubble for JAPAN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) ships an update every 10 days, bubble for JAPAN monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) versus bubble for JAPAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTwitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)bubble for JAPAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (530 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings530 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB61 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperMOI CORPORATIONDear U plus, Inc.

Customer experience

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)

All ratings530 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews145 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral11.0%
Negative47.6%

bubble for JAPAN

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral24.1%
Negative41.4%

Bugs and requests

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes on startup and during use
  • Update installation failures
  • Freezing on iOS 7 and iPad Air devices
  • Streaming audio quality issues and lag
  • Subscription system not working properly
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  • Unable to find users when searching
  • Language setting changes not applying
  • Collaboration feature causing problems
  • Notifications from non-subscribed users
  • Twitter subscription links not functioning

Requested features

12 requests
  • Record live streams on iOS devices
  • Improved payment system for international creators
  • Better user search and discovery functionality
  • Spell check and auto-capitalization in chat
  • Automatic translator for non-Japanese content
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  • Increased character limit for messages
  • Ability to view saved/recorded videos
  • Integration with Twitter followers list
  • Support for viewing content from desktop broadcasts
  • Increased viewer capacity beyond 64 people
  • Proper Twitter integration
  • Merged live and viewer apps for easier navigation

bubble for JAPAN

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)

Subscriptions1
  • 【超】コレコレch会員限定生放送+通常キャス録画全公開$23.991 Month
One-time9
  • 500pt Bundle$2.99
  • 500pt (+100pt)$3.99
  • 1,000pt Bundle$6.99
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  • 980pt (+200pt)$7.99
  • 2,000pt Bundle$13.99
  • 1960pt (+520pt)$15.99
  • 3,000pt Bundle$19.99
  • 2940pt (+840pt)$23.99
  • 10300pt$79.99
10 purchases

bubble for JAPAN

Subscriptions10
  • YEJUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • NOAH Ticket$4.491 Month
  • BAMBY Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • EUNHO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KIM SUNGMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HAMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • JANG YEOJUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • OHMORI MOTOKI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • FUJISAWA RYOKA Ticket$4.491 Month
  • MIYAVI Ticket$4.491 Month

Questions

Is Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) free?
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bubble for JAPAN free?
bubble for JAPAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) or bubble for JAPAN?
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) is rated higher. Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while bubble for JAPAN averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) or bubble for JAPAN have ads?
Neither Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) nor bubble for JAPAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) or bubble for JAPAN?
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) ships an update every 10 days, and bubble for JAPAN monthly. Most recently, Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) was updated on November 11, 2026 and bubble for JAPAN on November 12, 2026.

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