Comparison

Bubbles vs Dong Chi

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

Head to head
About

Bubbles

Features
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Plan less. Do more. Together - Built in Europe Create a group and instantly access a shared map, shared gallery, shared calendar, shared checklists, and shared expenses - all synced for everyone. Simply invite friends with a link or add them in-app. Picture this: BBQ in the park. • Add it to the shared calendar so everyone can RSVP. • Drop the meeting point on the shared map so everyone knows where to meet (and who’s already there). • Use the shared checklist to add items, check them off, and assign who brings what. • Split the grocery bill with shared expenses when you shop. • Post photos to the shared gallery so everyone has instant access. Perfect for weekend trips, vacations, shared apartments, families, or just your friend group. One App, all features, infinite Bubbles. Features: • Shared Calendar: plan together & collect RSVPs • Shared Map: pin places & find your friends • Shared Gallery: everyone’s photos, sortable by likes • Shared Checklists: nothing forgotten; assign owners • Shared Expenses: split costs in seconds • Camera Widget: snap memories from the lock screen Download Bubbles and bring your group together—everything in one Bubble. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Dong Chi

Explore global events and moments through an interactive 3D globe. Share your own photos, videos, and sounds to let others discover what's happening around you. Find local activities, live performances, and competitive events worldwide.

Highlights
  • Interactive 3D globe exploration
  • Discover live events and activities
  • Share photos, videos, and audio
  • Location-based content tagging
  • Explore sports and esports
  • Find local happenings
Features
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Discover what’s happening around the world. Explore esports tournaments, sporting events, racing, live performances, social gatherings, wildlife, local activities and everyday moments — all through an interactive 3D globe. See something interesting? Share your own photos, videos and sounds and let people around the world discover what’s happening where you are. ◆ EXPLORE THE WORLD Spin the interactive 3D globe and discover moments shared from different cities, venues and communities around the world. Jump from one location to another and explore: • Esports tournaments and gaming competitions • Motorsports and racing events • Bowling and billiards competitions • Blackjack, Texas Hold’em and other table game events • Singing, dancing and live performances • Zoos, animals and wildlife • Meetups, gatherings and community activities • Festivals, exhibitions and local events • Travel, food, street scenes and everyday life From major competitions to unexpected local moments, there is always something new to discover. ◆ DISCOVER EVENTS AND EXPERIENCES Wondering what’s happening in Tokyo, New York, Paris or somewhere you’ve never visited? Explore content shared from locations around the world and experience places through the people who are actually there. See the action. Hear the atmosphere. Discover the moment. Every post is a window into another place. ◆ FIND WHAT’S HAPPENING NEAR YOU Explore content around your current area and discover interesting places, events and activities nearby. Whether you’re traveling or exploring your own city, you may find something you didn’t know was happening just around the corner. ◆ SHARE YOUR MOMENTS Capture what’s happening around you and add your experience to the globe. Share: • Photos — Capture memorable moments • Videos — Share action and atmosphere for up to 60 seconds • Audio — Record voices, ambient sounds and the feeling of being there Tag your content to its location so people exploring that part of the world can discover it. Your moment could become someone else’s next discovery. ◆ SPORTS, ESPORTS AND COMPETITIONS Follow moments from competitive events around the world. Discover esports matches, motorsports, racing, bowling, billiards and other sporting activities through content shared from the scene. You can also discover content from table game events, including Blackjack and Texas Hold’em. The app is designed for discovering and sharing event-related media. ◆ ENTERTAINMENT AND LIVE EXPERIENCES Discover more than sports. Explore: • Singing and music performances • Dance shows • Local entertainment • Festivals and exhibitions • Community gatherings • Social activities and meetups • Animal and zoo moments • Unique events from around the world You never know what you’ll discover next. ◆ EXPERIENCE THE WORLD THROUGH REAL PEOPLE A championship match. A racing event. A street performance. An animal doing something unexpected at the zoo. A festival on the other side of the world. Or simply a beautiful moment in everyday life. Together, these shared experiences create a constantly changing view of the world. ◆ EXPLORE YOUR WAY • Browse content from around the world • Explore through a 3D globe and map • Discover popular locations and events • Find nearby moments and activities • Like and interact with content you enjoy • Discover new cities, cultures and communities • Share your own experiences with the world ◆ BUILT WITH PRIVACY IN MIND • Browse as a guest or create an account • Stay in control of the content you publish • Delete your shared content at any time • Use blocking and reporting tools to help maintain a safer community • Location information is only used when you choose to share location-based content The world is happening every moment. Explore the globe. Discover something new. Share your moment.

Screenshots

Bubbles4 screens
Dong Chi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dong Chi at every 4 days against Bubbles's every 8 days. Dong Chi also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Bubbles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Dong Chi sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, Dong Chi every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Bubbles versus Dong Chi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBubblesDong Chi
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB174 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVimutec UG (haftungsbeschrankt)金鋒綵國際有限公司

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Bubbles

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Subscription Annual$19.991 Year
4 purchases

Dong Chi

One-time4
  • 10150 Stars$9.99
  • 31150 Stars$29.99
  • 104650 Stars$99.99
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  • 209650 Stars$199.99

Questions

Is Bubbles free?
Bubbles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dong Chi free?
Dong Chi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bubbles or Dong Chi have ads?
Neither Bubbles nor Dong Chi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bubbles or Dong Chi?
Bubbles ships an update every 8 days, and Dong Chi every 4 days. Most recently, Bubbles was updated on October 14, 2026 and Dong Chi on October 30, 2026.

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