# Berriz vs JISOO

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Berriz at none against JISOO's 1. JISOO's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 48%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JISOO sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Berriz asks for nothing beyond the download.

JISOO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JISOO has 167 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Berriz's written reviews are positive against 82% of JISOO's.

Berriz ships an update every 3 weeks, JISOO every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Berriz | JISOO |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berriz/id6737214694/reviews) | **[4.9 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jisoo/id6740193950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **167** |
| Positive reviews | 48.3% of reviews | **81.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 112 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kakao Entertainment Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/407744771) | [BIBIDI PTE.LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834057663) |

## What reviewers say

### Berriz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berriz/id6737214694)

Connect with your favorite K-Culture artists and fellow fans worldwide. Access exclusive content, live streams, and event information all in one place. Stay updated with official news and engage with a global community.

**Highlights:** Artist updates in one feed, Exclusive content and live streams, Global fan community, Multi-language support, Smart push notifications, Online and offline events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Great way to interact with idols
- 🔍 Easy navigation and content access
- 🔔 Frequent updates and media

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent service errors and crashes
- 🔍 Confusing navigation and UI
- 🚫 Unfair moderation and account suspensions

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Frequent service errors
- Compatibility problems on tablets

**Requested features**

- Search function
- Nested comments
- Ability to save photos/videos
- Light mode option
- Separate notifications for posts vs. comments


### JISOO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jisoo/id6740193950)

Get closer to a celebrity's daily life with exclusive photos, videos, and behind-the-scenes content. Create special memories and enjoy enhanced features like messaging and push notifications. A membership offers auto-renewing access to premium content and experiences.

**Highlights:** Exclusive photos and videos, Behind-the-scenes stories, Messenger feature, Push notifications, JISOO Membership, Calendars

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 💜 Elegant and beautiful design
- 📢 Provides updates about Jisoo
- 🎉 Celebrates Blackpink members' birthdays

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login/sign-up issues
- 🔔 Notification bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Login/sign-up not working
- Notification issues

**Requested features**

- Add widgets to display Jisoo updates and schedule


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berriz free?

Berriz is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JISOO free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Berriz or JISOO?

JISOO is rated higher. Berriz averages 4.5 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while JISOO averages 4.9 from 167 ratings.

### Do Berriz or JISOO have ads?

Neither Berriz nor JISOO shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Berriz or JISOO?

Berriz ships an update every 3 weeks, and JISOO every 5 days. Most recently, Berriz was updated on September 24, 2026 and JISOO on September 24, 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.*