# LivePocket vs b.stage

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LivePocket at none against b.stage's 23. LivePocket also leads on ads (none vs shown). b.stage's advantage is review sentiment (39% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. b.stage sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.00 per month. LivePocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

LivePocket ships an update every 3 months, b.stage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LivePocket | b.stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.4 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bstage/id1643063288/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LivePocket Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818751199) | [bemyfriends](https://appshunter.io/developer/1609905850) |

## What reviewers say

### LivePocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livepocket-scan/id635171394)

This app allows event organizers to authenticate attendees by scanning QR tickets or checking against a guest list. It is designed for sellers who have used the LivePocket-Ticket platform for sales.

**Highlights:** QR ticket scanning, Guest list check, Event entry authentication, Sales manager tool, Ticket sales integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### b.stage

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

Connect directly with your favorite stars through exclusive membership benefits, official fan communities, and unique engagement features. Access merchandise, tickets, and participate in surveys and live events. Earn digital rewards for fan activities.

**Highlights:** Exclusive membership benefits, Official fan community access, Purchase official merchandise and tickets, Participate in live show surveys and events, Live chat with artists (1:1 TALK), Earn digital rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MONTHLY  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $4.00 | per month |
| 'POP'subscription Ticket | $4.99 | per month |
| Na In Woo Japan Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| YOUNGJAE JAPAN OFFICIAL | $4.99 | per month |
| SILVER Ashleknight | $6.99 | per month |
| 노매드(NOMAD) 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $8.99 | per month |
| POP Subscription Voucher | $8.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $11.99 | per month |
| GOLD Ashleknight | $12.99 | per month |
| 노매드 라이브 & 채팅 'POP' 구독형 이용권 | $14.99 | per month |
| ANNUAL  POWER MEMBERSHIP | $17.00 | per year |
| 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 |
| Forténa 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| X:IN 라이브 채팅 'POP' 기간형 이용권 | $4.99 | one-time |
| T1 Membership (Single) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ForeverYoung Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Speical ForeverYoungMembership | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LivePocket free?

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

### Is b.stage free?

b.stage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LivePocket or b.stage have ads?

b.stage shows ads; LivePocket does not.

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

LivePocket ships an update every 3 months, and b.stage every 3 weeks. Most recently, LivePocket was updated on October 9, 2026 and b.stage on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*