Comparison

bubble for CUBE vs JISOO

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

Head to head
About

bubble for CUBE

Connect with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Share your day, receive special updates, and even reply to their messages. Enjoy personalized interactions and celebrate anniversaries together.

Highlights
  • Private idol messages
  • Exclusive idol content
  • Bubble LIVE with bias
  • Reply to idol messages
  • Anniversary tracking
  • In-app translation
Features
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Make your day more special with a message like a gift from your favorite idol! Start bubble right now and don't miss out on special private messages between you and your favorite idol! [Service Overview] 01. Favorite Idol's Everyday Story Receive a special everyday message from the artist who calls your name. 02. Favorite Idol's Dedicated Content See dedicated content sent directly from artists. 03. Your favorite idol is waiting for your reply Reply to the artist with a message filled with encouragement and love. 04. Anniversary with Your Favorite Idol Today is Day 1! See the special anniversary date between you and your artist. 05. Chatting in my language Read the artist's message and send a reply in your language. [Optional Access Authority] * You may still use the app even if you do not allow optional access authority. 01. Photo Gallery Used to send and store photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 02. Camera Used to film and send photos and videos and to set profile pictures and chatroom background images 03. Mic Used to record and send voice messages and videos 04. Notification Receive PUSH notifications [Subscription Products] 01. bubble for CUBE benefits - You can select artists to receive bubble messages from according to the number of artist subscription coupons you have purchased. - Receive bubbles sent directly from the artist of your choice. 02. Subscription Prices and Period - Subscribe through iTunes, and the payment amount will be billed to your iTunes account. - Prices may vary depending on the number of artist subscriptions you purchase. Please refer to the bubble purchase website for details. - Subscriptions are monthly and automatically renewed. [bubble Official SNS] - X: https://x.com/dearu_bubble - Instagram: https://instagram.com/dearu_bubble [Terms] - Terms of Use: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=service&locale=EN&appGroup=CUBE - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=CUBE [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_cube@dear-u.co

About

JISOO

Get closer to a celebrity's daily life with exclusive photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes content. Create special memories and enjoy enhanced features like messaging and push notifications. A membership offers auto-renewing access to premium content and experiences.

Highlights
  • Exclusive photos and videos
  • Behind-the-scenes stories
  • Messenger feature
  • Push notifications
  • JISOO Membership
  • Calendars
Features
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[ JISOO 2.0 is here! ] Experience JISOO’s daily life up close. Create special memories through exclusive photos, videos, calendars, and more. From candid everyday moments to behind-the-scenes stories, discover content made just for fans — and make every day with JISOO more special. [ What's New in JISOO 2.0 ] - Major feature updates including Messenger, Subscription, and Push Notifications - Brand-new JISOO Membership feature added - Improved overall user experience and performance [ JISOO Membership: Auto-Renewable Subscription Information ] - JISOO Membership - 1 month - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. - Subscriptions cannot be canceled during the active subscription period. [ Legal & Support ] - Privacy Policy: https://contents.jisoo.app/terms/en_privacy_policy_5.html - In-App Purchase Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact Us: Support & Feedback: help@bibidi.io [ Requirements ] This app supports iOS 16.6 or later. Please update your OS if you are using an older version. -- Terms with EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

bubble for CUBE4 screens
JISOO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JISOO at 4.9 against bubble for CUBE's 3.5. JISOO also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 42%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). bubble for CUBE's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 CUBE sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month and JISOO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JISOO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JISOO has 167 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of bubble for CUBE's written reviews are positive against 82% of JISOO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bubble for CUBE ships an update every 3 weeks, JISOO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
bubble for CUBE versus JISOO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble for CUBEJISOO
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (8 ratings)4.9 (167 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.5% of reviews81.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8167 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.BIBIDI PTE.LTD

Customer experience

bubble for CUBE

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral22.6%
Negative35.8%

JISOO

All ratings167 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews229 reviews
Positive81.7%
Neutral5.7%
Negative12.7%

Bugs and requests

bubble for CUBE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JISOO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login/sign-up not working
  • Notification issues

Requested features

1 request
  • Add widgets to display Jisoo updates and schedule

In-app purchases

24 purchases

bubble for CUBE

Subscriptions22
  • bubble FONT YUQI$0.691 Month
  • bubble FONT MIYEON$0.691 Month
  • bubble FONT SOYEON$0.691 Month
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  • bubble FONT YEONWOO$0.691 Month
  • 비투비 (BTOB) 1 Ticket$3.991 Month
  • i-dle (아이들) 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • LIGHTSUM 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • NOWZ (나우즈) 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • SHINWON Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KWON EUNBIN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • 비투비 (BTOB) 2 Tickets$6.991 Month
  • i-dle (아이들) 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • NOWZ (나우즈) 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • LIGHTSUM 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • 비투비 (BTOB) 3 Tickets$9.991 Month
  • i-dle (아이들) 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
  • LIGHTSUM 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
  • NOWADAYS 5 Tickets$15.991 Month
  • i-dle (아이들) 4 Tickets$16.991 Month
  • 비투비 (BTOB) 6 Tickets$18.991 Month
  • LIGHTSUM 6 Tickets$18.991 Month
  • i-dle (아이들) 5 Tickets$21.491 Month
One-time2
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
1 purchases

JISOO

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is bubble for CUBE free?
bubble for CUBE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JISOO free?
JISOO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bubble for CUBE or JISOO?
JISOO is rated higher. bubble for CUBE averages 3.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while JISOO averages 4.9 from 167 ratings.
Do bubble for CUBE or JISOO have ads?
Neither bubble for CUBE nor JISOO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble for CUBE or JISOO?
bubble for CUBE ships an update every 3 weeks, and JISOO every 5 days. Most recently, bubble for CUBE was updated on September 25, 2026 and JISOO on September 24, 2026.

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