Comparison

bubble for BPM vs Berriz

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

Head to head
About

bubble for BPM

Connect with your favorite idols through private messages and exclusive content. Receive personalized messages, view dedicated videos, and even reply to your idols. Celebrate special anniversaries and enjoy conversations in your own language.

Highlights
  • Personalized idol messages
  • Dedicated idol content
  • Reply to idols
  • Anniversary tracking
  • Multilingual chat
  • Photo and voice message sharing
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 BPM 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=BPM - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=BPM [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_bpm@dear-u.co

About

Berriz

Connect with your favorite K-Culture artists and fellow fans worldwide. Access exclusive content, live streams, and event information all in one place. Stay updated with official news and engage with a global community.

Highlights
  • Artist updates in one feed
  • Exclusive content and live streams
  • Global fan community
  • Multi-language support
  • Smart push notifications
  • Online and offline events
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Get together, Get sweeter – Global Fan Platform, Berriz Just like berries—different in shape and size but sweeter when gathered— Berriz is where fans from all over the world who love K-Culture come together as one. [Artists on Berriz] Jung Seung Hwan, KiiiKiii, MONSTA X, IU, CRAVITY, IVE, IDID, WJSN, WOODZ and more ► All your favorite artists’ updates in one place • Get the latest news and official notices directly in each artist’s community. • Check official posts from X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube—all in one feed. • World tours, concerts, official fan clubs, schedules—faster and easier than ever. • Exclusive Berriz content, fan club–only live streams, media, and boards—only on Berriz! ► Connect with artists and global fans • Watch high-quality live streams that feel like the artist is right in front of you, and send your support in chat. • Enjoy posts in 18 supported languages—breaking down barriers between artists and fans. • See artists’ posts and comments, plus explore global fan reactions with AI Comment Reports. • Feel the joy when your posts receive likes, comments, or replies from artists themselves. ► Smart push settings tailored to your fan routine • Customize notifications by community or artist. • Get activity alerts for your favorite members—like An Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Jang Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo. • Track your Berriz Shop orders—albums, fan kits, photo card benefits—in real time. ► Online & offline events, only on Berriz • Join special events like fansign applications, voting, birthday cafés, and comeback live shows. • Don’t miss unforgettable offline events with your favorite artists. [Optional Access Permissions] • Notifications: Receive community news and service announcements • Photos: Upload images to your profile or the community • Camera: Take and upload photos in the community • Microphone: Record and send voice messages in the community • Calendar: Save community schedules to your personal calendar Terms of Use: https://statics.berriz.in/policy/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://statics.berriz.in/policy/en/privacy.html Customer Center: https://berriz.in/en/support Contact support@berriz.in

Screenshots

bubble for BPM4 screens
Berriz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Berriz at none against bubble for BPM's 10. Berriz also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked). bubble for BPM's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 BPM sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Berriz asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bubble for BPM holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of bubble for BPM's written reviews are positive against 50% of Berriz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bubble for BPM ships an update every 4 weeks, Berriz every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
bubble for BPM versus Berriz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble for BPMBerriz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better4.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better49.6% of reviews
Number of ratings1123 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#177 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.Kakao Entertainment Corp.

Customer experience

bubble for BPM

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative26.7%

Berriz

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive49.6%
Neutral14.4%
Negative36.0%

Bugs and requests

bubble for BPM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Berriz

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Frequent service errors
  • Compatibility problems on tablets

Requested features

7 requests
  • Search function
  • Nested comments
  • Ability to save photos/videos
  • Light mode option
  • Separate notifications for posts vs. comments
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  • Follow/chat features for fans
  • Keyword-based notifications

In-app purchases

10 purchases

bubble for BPM

Subscriptions8
  • VIVIZ 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • HA SUNG WOON Ticket$4.491 Month
  • LEE SEUNGGI Ticket$4.491 Month
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  • BADVILLAIN 1 Ticket$4.491 Month
  • BADVILLAIN 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • VIVIZ 2 Tickets$8.491 Month
  • VIVIZ 3 Tickets$12.491 Month
  • BADVILLAIN 7 Tickets$30.491 Month
One-time2
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
None

Berriz

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bubble for BPM free?
bubble for BPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Berriz free?
Berriz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bubble for BPM or Berriz?
bubble for BPM is rated higher. bubble for BPM averages 4.9 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Berriz averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.
Do bubble for BPM or Berriz have ads?
Neither bubble for BPM nor Berriz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble for BPM or Berriz?
bubble for BPM ships an update every 4 weeks, and Berriz every 3 weeks. Most recently, bubble for BPM was updated on November 8, 2026 and Berriz on November 8, 2026.

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