# 口袋48 vs BF

The clearest difference is rating: BF at 3.8 against 口袋48's 3.2. BF also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 48%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 口袋48's advantage is ratings volume (430 vs 29). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 口袋48 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BF sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BF holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 口袋48 has 430 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of 口袋48's written reviews are positive against 86% of BF's.

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, BF monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 口袋48 | BF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48/id669382658/reviews) | **[3.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bf-private-messenger/id6443578460/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **430** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996888564) | [ChengDu Ciyuan Feihu Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647330134) |

## What reviewers say

### 口袋48

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48/id669382658)

This is the official social application for the SNH48 GROUP. It serves as a platform for fans to connect with their favorite idols and engage with exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Official SNH48 GROUP social platform, Connect with idols, Exclusive content access, Fan engagement

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 口袋48一个月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 320只鸡腿 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48三个月会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 620只鸡腿 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48卡用户六个月会员 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48六个月会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48卡用户十二个月会员 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 1460只鸡腿 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48十二个月会员 | $33.99 | one-time |
| 3420只鸡腿 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of notifications and updates
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Constant app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Broken live streaming and playback
- Disappearing user data and content

**Requested features**

- Restore previous UI design
- Add direct messaging and group chat
- Improve live streaming and video playback
- Implement dark mode option


### BF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bf-private-messenger/id6443578460)

This secure messaging app offers a private communication space with multi-layer encryption and privacy features like screenshot alerts. It connects users globally with multi-language support and allows for status sharing and anonymous "tree hole" confessions.

**Highlights:** Multi-layer security encryption, Screenshot alerts, Global connectivity with language switching, Status sharing, Anonymous confession feature, Stable and secure instant messaging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月靓号服务 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 BF币 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 6个月靓号服务 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 一个月会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 198 BF币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1年靓号服务 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6个月会员 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 418 BF币 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 588 BF币 | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1年SVIP会员 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 口袋48 free?

口袋48 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BF free?

BF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 口袋48 or BF?

BF is rated higher. 口袋48 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while BF averages 3.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do 口袋48 or BF have ads?

Neither 口袋48 nor BF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 口袋48 or BF?

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, and BF monthly. Most recently, 口袋48 was updated on September 24, 2026 and BF on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*