# 다음 카페 vs bubble with STARS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 다음 카페 at none against bubble with STARS's 20. 다음 카페 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). bubble with STARS's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (78 vs 9). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. bubble with STARS sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. 다음 카페 asks for nothing beyond the download.

bubble with STARS holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bubble with STARS has 78 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of 다음 카페's written reviews are positive against 35% of bubble with STARS's.

다음 카페 ships an update weekly, bubble with STARS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 다음 카페 | bubble with STARS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790/reviews) | **[3.3 (78 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-with-stars/id1556582179/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **78** |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | **35.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 127 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851376782) | [Dear U Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460356116) |

## What reviewers say

### 다음 카페

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790)

Connect with communities and share your stories. Create posts, comment, and engage with popular content. Features include real-time updates, a robust editor, and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Huddle-free Space Table for posts and comments, Real-time popular posts display, Brand new editor and commenting features, Official Fancafe for star support, Keyword and favorite post notifications, Bookmark posts with tags, Direct messaging with Cafe friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects fans with idols and communities
- 📱 Easy navigation between cafes
- 🎨 Clean and customizable home screen design
- 🌐 English translation beta available
- ⚡ Fast performance when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closures
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 📵 SMS authentication codes not being sent
- 🌍 Poor international user support
- ⚠️ Forced Kakao account integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attaching photos to posts
- Login page loops and authentication failures
- SMS codes not being delivered
- App freezes during account creation
- Merged Daum/Kakao accounts causing access loss

**Requested features**

- Full English language support throughout app
- Better translation for Korean content
- Bookmark/save feature improvements
- View count for personal letters/posts
- Cafe content filtering options


### bubble with STARS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bubble-with-stars/id1556582179)

Connect directly with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Share your day, send replies, and even enjoy live chats. Celebrate special anniversaries and communicate in your own language.

**Highlights:** Private messages from idols, Exclusive idol content, Live chat with bias, Reply to idols, Anniversary tracking, Multilingual chat

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| bubble FONT YEJUN | $0.69 | per month |
| OnlyOneOf 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| A.C.E 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| I.M Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| PLAVE 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| TONY Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| ARTMS 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| WONHO Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KANG HYEWON Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| KIM MIN JU Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| STAYC 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| DKB 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| B.I Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| Kep1er 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| TEMPEST 1 Ticket | $4.49 | per month |
| PLAVE 2 Tickets | $6.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets | $6.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets | $9.99 | per month |
| PLAVE 5 Tickets | $15.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 다음 카페 free?

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

### Is bubble with STARS free?

bubble with STARS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 다음 카페 or bubble with STARS?

bubble with STARS is rated higher. 다음 카페 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while bubble with STARS averages 3.3 from 78 ratings.

### Do 다음 카페 or bubble with STARS have ads?

Neither 다음 카페 nor bubble with STARS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 다음 카페 or bubble with STARS?

다음 카페 ships an update weekly, and bubble with STARS every 3 weeks. Most recently, 다음 카페 was updated on September 22, 2026 and bubble with STARS on September 24, 2026.

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