bubble for GOLDMEDALIST vs HIAND
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST
Connect with your favorite idols through private messages, exclusive content, and live video chats. Share your day, receive personalized messages, and build a special anniversary with your chosen artist. Reply to their messages and engage in conversations in your own language.
- Private messages from idols
- Dedicated idol content
- Live video chat with idols
- Reply to idol messages
- Anniversary tracking
- In-app translation
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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 GOLDMEDALIST 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=GOLDMEDALIST - Privacy Policy: https://ba-api.dear-u.co/terms/?msgType=privacyPolicy&locale=EN&appGroup=GOLDMEDALIST [Information] - Questions/Suggestions: help_gold@dear-u.co
HIAND
Connect directly with actors through real-time direct and video messages. Access official news, announcements, and exclusive content all in one place. This platform bridges the gap between global fandom and their favorite stars.
- Direct Messaging with Actors
- Real-time Video Messages
- Official Actor Content
- Actor News and Announcements
- Community Features
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More Than Hello, All That Awaits at HIAND A real time communication platform for actors and global fandom, HIAND - Direct Messages (DM) A real time communication platform for actors and global fandom, HIAND Fans and actors can exchange direct messages, bringing them closer together through DM communication. - Real-time Video Messages Experience real-time video messages shared directly by actors, allowing fans to connect with them anytime, anywhere around the globe. - Official Content & Community An official platform where you can check all official information, including actor news, announcements, and content in one place. Experience everything about actor fandom communication with HiAnd. [Service Access Permission Guide] Optional access permissions (you can use the service without allowing them.) - Photos: Provide photos and multimedia files for profile and community. - Camera: Capture photos and videos for profile and community. - Microphone: Record voice messages and videos for the community. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://hiand.com/terms/66d53daa2d947102bfc5e4a5 - Privacy Policy: https://hiand.com/terms/66d53daa2d947102bfc5e4b5 [Customer Support] - https://hiand.com/cs
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Verdict
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST and HIAND both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of bubble for GOLDMEDALIST's written reviews are positive against 31% of HIAND's. bubble for GOLDMEDALIST also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. bubble for GOLDMEDALIST sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and HIAND sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for bubble for GOLDMEDALIST against 4.0 for HIAND. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of bubble for GOLDMEDALIST's written reviews are positive against 31% of HIAND's.
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST ships an update every 3 weeks, HIAND every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | bubble for GOLDMEDALIST | HIAND |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews — better | 30.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 197 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dear U Co., Ltd. | 하이앤드 |
Customer experience
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST
HIAND
In-app purchases
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST
- KIM SOO HYUN Ticket$4.491 Month
- KIM SU GYEOM Ticket$4.491 Month
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 500 Coins$4.99
- 1000 Coins$9.99
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- 3000 Coins$27.99
- 5000 Coins$45.99
HIAND
- [LEE JOO AHN] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [CHAE JONG HYEOP] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [DOH KYUNG SOO] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
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- [PARK SEO JUN] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [JI CHANG WOOK] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [HWANG IN YOUP] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [WOO DO HWAN] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [PARK HYUNG SIK] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [LEE JUN HYUK] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
- [KIM YE RIM] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
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