Comparison

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST 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 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

JISOO

Experience exclusive content from a popular artist, including photos, videos, and calendars. Connect with fellow fans through a dedicated messenger and stay updated with push notifications. Offers a membership for enhanced access and special features.

Highlights
  • Exclusive photos and videos
  • Fan messenger
  • Push notifications
  • JISOO Membership
  • Calendars
  • Behind-the-scenes stories
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 GOLDMEDALIST4 screens
JISOO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JISOO at 4.9 against bubble for GOLDMEDALIST's 4.0. JISOO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (176 vs 5). bubble for GOLDMEDALIST's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JISOO has 176 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of bubble for GOLDMEDALIST's written reviews are positive against 83% of JISOO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST versus JISOO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbubble for GOLDMEDALISTJISOO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (5 ratings)4.9 (176 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews82.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5176 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB151 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDear U Co., Ltd.BIBIDI PTE.LTD

Customer experience

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST

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

JISOO

All ratings176 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews245 reviews
Positive82.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative11.8%

Bugs and requests

bubble for GOLDMEDALIST

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

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
1 purchases

JISOO

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month

Questions

Is bubble for GOLDMEDALIST free?
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST 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 GOLDMEDALIST or JISOO?
JISOO is rated higher. bubble for GOLDMEDALIST averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while JISOO averages 4.9 from 176 ratings.
Do bubble for GOLDMEDALIST or JISOO have ads?
Neither bubble for GOLDMEDALIST nor JISOO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, bubble for GOLDMEDALIST or JISOO?
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST ships an update every 3 weeks, and JISOO every 4 days. Most recently, bubble for GOLDMEDALIST was updated on November 8, 2026 and JISOO on November 8, 2026.

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