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.
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.
- 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
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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)".
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.
- Real-time artist communication
- Receive exclusive messages, photos, videos
- Reply to artist messages
- Record anniversaries
- Save memories in 'OUR BOX'
- In-app message translation
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) | bubble for JAPAN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (530 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 41.4% of reviews — better | 34.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 530 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | MOI CORPORATION | Dear U plus, Inc. |
Customer experience
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)
bubble for JAPAN
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
Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting)
- 【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
- 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
bubble for JAPAN
- 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?
Is bubble for JAPAN free?
Which has better reviews, Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) or bubble for JAPAN?
Do Twitcast Viewer (TwitCasting) or bubble for JAPAN have ads?
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