Comparison

Tixplus E 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

Tixplus E

Transform your smartphone into a digital ticket for concerts and sports events. Avoid printing paper tickets and simply display your phone at the entrance for seamless admission. Receive important event updates directly through push notifications.

Highlights
  • Smartphone as electronic ticket
  • Entry for music and sports events
  • No paper ticket printing
  • Direct display for admission
  • Event information check
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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This App turn your smartphone as electronic ticket for your favorite events. You can enter events such as music live events and sports events instead of showing traditional paper ticket at entrance. You only need to show display of this App at entrance and staff of the event will put our original device like stamp directly to the display, then your admission is all done! You don’t need to print paper ticket. You don’t need to go anywhere to receive your ticket. You just bring your smartphone to the event and enjoy the show! After log in your Plus member ID or your email address and your password, you can check information about events you bought ticket for. You will also receive important messages about the events through Push Notification. So, you never miss any important information anymore!

About

bubble for JAPAN

Connect directly with artists through real-time messaging, photos, and videos. Enjoy live streams, save special memories, and communicate in your own language with automatic translation. This app enhances your daily life with exclusive artist interactions.

Highlights
  • Real-time artist messages
  • Live streaming with artists
  • Anniversary recording
  • Memory storage (OUR BOX)
  • Automatic message translation
  • Direct artist communication
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

Tixplus E4 screens
bubble for JAPAN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tixplus E at 4.0 against bubble for JAPAN's 3.0. Tixplus E also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 39) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). bubble for JAPAN's advantage is review sentiment (34% vs 20%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. bubble for JAPAN sells 38 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Tixplus E asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tixplus E holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tixplus E has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Tixplus E's written reviews are positive against 34% of bubble for JAPAN's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tixplus E ships an update every 4 weeks, bubble for JAPAN monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tixplus E versus bubble for JAPAN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTixplus Ebubble for JAPAN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (26 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews20.3% of reviews34.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB61 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer株式会社チケットプラスDear U plus, Inc.

Customer experience

Tixplus E

All ratings26 ratings
Positive73.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive20.3%
Neutral13.6%
Negative66.1%

bubble for JAPAN

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

In-app purchases

None

Tixplus E

No in-app purchases

38 purchases

bubble for JAPAN

Subscriptions38
  • KAWAMURA YUA Ticket$3.991 Month
  • MINAMISAWA COCO Ticket$3.991 Month
  • HAMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • JEON MINWOOK Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SION Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SAKUYA Ticket$4.491 Month
  • CHO SEONG IL Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HWANG SEONG BIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SONG SEUNGHO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KENSHIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HAECHAN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KASU Ticket$4.491 Month
  • JANG YEOJUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • YOUMIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SIYOON Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WUMUTI TIcket$4.491 Month
  • HARU Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KANECHIKA DAIKI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KEIGO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • XAYDEN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • TAKENAKA YUDAI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • OHMORI MOTOKI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • WAKAI HILOTO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • FUJISAWA RYOKA Ticket$4.491 Month
  • YABUKI NAKO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • ON:N Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KARAM Ticket$4.491 Month
  • RUI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HYUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KAI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SEHUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • MINJE Ticket$4.491 Month
  • MIKAMI YUA Ticket$4.491 Month
  • MIYAVI Ticket$4.491 Month
  • ASAI YUKA Ticket$4.491 Month
  • ANO Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HAITSUKA SOUSHI$4.491 Month
  • SAITO MAKIKO Ticket$4.491 Month

Questions

Is Tixplus E free?
Tixplus E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bubble for JAPAN free?
bubble for JAPAN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tixplus E or bubble for JAPAN?
Tixplus E is rated higher. Tixplus E averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while bubble for JAPAN averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Tixplus E or bubble for JAPAN have ads?
Neither Tixplus E nor bubble for JAPAN shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tixplus E or bubble for JAPAN?
Tixplus E ships an update every 4 weeks, and bubble for JAPAN monthly. Most recently, Tixplus E was updated on October 26, 2026 and bubble for JAPAN on October 27, 2026.

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