Comparison

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST vs HIAND

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Private messages from idols
  • Dedicated idol content
  • Live video chat with idols
  • 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 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Direct Messaging with Actors
  • Real-time Video Messages
  • Official Actor Content
  • Actor News and Announcements
  • Community Features
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

Screenshots

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST4 screens
HIAND4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST versus HIAND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble for GOLDMEDALISTHIAND
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews — better30.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB197 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.하이앤드

Customer experience

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative20.0%

HIAND

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive30.6%
Neutral13.9%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST

Subscriptions2
  • KIM SOO HYUN Ticket$4.491 Month
  • KIM SU GYEOM Ticket$4.491 Month
One-time5
  • 100 Coins$0.99
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 3000 Coins$27.99
  • 5000 Coins$45.99
10 purchases

HIAND

Subscriptions10
  • [LEE JOO AHN] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • [CHAE JONG HYEOP] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • [DOH KYUNG SOO] Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • [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

Questions

Is bubble for GOLDMEDALIST free?
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HIAND free?
HIAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, bubble for GOLDMEDALIST or HIAND?
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST and HIAND are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do bubble for GOLDMEDALIST or HIAND have ads?
Neither bubble for GOLDMEDALIST nor HIAND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble for GOLDMEDALIST or HIAND?
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST ships an update every 3 weeks, and HIAND every 4 weeks. Most recently, bubble for GOLDMEDALIST was updated on November 8, 2026 and HIAND on November 8, 2026.

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