bubble for GOLDMEDALIST vs JISOO
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
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.
- Exclusive photos and videos
- Fan messenger
- Push notifications
- JISOO Membership
- Calendars
- Behind-the-scenes stories
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST ships an update every 3 weeks, JISOO every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | bubble for GOLDMEDALIST | JISOO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (5 ratings) | 4.9 (176 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | 82.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 176 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 151 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dear U Co., Ltd. | BIBIDI PTE.LTD |
Customer experience
bubble for GOLDMEDALIST
JISOO
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
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
JISOO
- Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
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