Comparison

ArirangX vs BEAN TALK

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

Head to head
About

ArirangX

Features
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Talk with the world in your own language. ArirangX is where people meet over Korean culture β€” make friends worldwide, video call with live translated captions, and chat without a language barrier. NEW: JUST SAY IT In a 1:1 chat, tap the mic and talk. ArirangX writes down what you say and sends it with a translation, so your friend reads it in their own language. WHY PEOPLE LOVE ARIRANGX β€’ Live translated captions on 1:1 video calls β€” speak naturally and read what they say in your language β€’ Chats that translate themselves β€” you write in yours, they read in theirs β€’ Voice input that turns what you say into a translated message β€’ Meet people who share your interests β€” K-pop, K-dramas, webtoons, travel, food and more β€’ Madang: share posts, photos and videos up to 5 minutes, reply to each other, and find your people β€’ Send gifts, from a coffee to a rocket β€” gifts you receive turn into call time β€’ Free beauty filters on every video call β€’ Save the photos and videos friends send you straight to your Photos β€’ Private by design β€” no cross-app tracking, and we never sell your data LANGUAGE IS NEVER A BARRIER Speech recognition works in 60 languages, and chat messages translate into more than 100. On a video call, ArirangX listens and shows live captions of what the other person says, already in your language. Photos, videos, voice messages and your location can go along too. MEET THE WORLD Find people who love what you love, and practice the language you're curious about with a real person. Browse People, follow someone on Madang, say hello in chat, and start a video call when you're ready. GIFTS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Say it with a gift. Send coffee, roses, a gift box, a crown or a rocket during a call or in chat. It's a playful way to show appreciation β€” and every gift you receive becomes free translated call time. WHY THE NAME ARIRANGX Arirang is Korea's most beloved folk song β€” about crossing every hill together, however far the road. We named the app after it to keep hearts connected across any distance or language. ARIRANGX VIP Go unlimited with a VIP subscription: unlimited real-time translation and unlimited video calls with no daily limits, plus a VIP badge that stands out on your profile and in calls. β€’ "Unlimited" means no daily caps in normal use. A fair-use ceiling still applies; it varies by region and is shown in the app. β€’ Monthly and annual auto-renewable subscriptions are available; prices are shown in the app and may vary by region. β€’ Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. β€’ Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. β€’ Manage or cancel anytime in your device Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you buy a subscription. SAFETY & RESPECT ArirangX has in-app reporting, blocking, and active moderation. We remove abusive content and accounts to keep the community welcoming. Terms of Use: https://arirangx.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://arirangx.com/privacy Support: https://arirangx.com/support Questions? arirang.app.support@hyperbabel.com

About

BEAN TALK

Features
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BEAN TALK is a chat app that anyone can join. Make a room and talk with one person or many. You can see who has read what, and photos and files drop straight into the conversation. Call with voice, turn the camera on to see each other, or share your screen when showing is faster than telling. When several people are in a call you can set each person's volume on your own side. Tap Sign up on the login screen to make an account there and then. It is free, and anyone can join β€” no invitation and no company or organisation needed. You can also start with a Google, Naver or Kakao account. The same app runs on Mac and Windows, so a conversation you started on a computer carries on from your phone. If you run your own server, add its address on the login screen and sign in there instead.

Screenshots

ArirangX4 screens
BEAN TALK2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BEAN TALK at none against ArirangX's 8. BEAN TALK also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ArirangX sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. BEAN TALK asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArirangX ships an update every 5 days, BEAN TALK daily. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
ArirangX versus BEAN TALK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArirangXBEAN TALK
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.415.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size137 MB38 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHyperBabel Co., Ltd.JUHYEON CHO

In-app purchases

8 purchases

ArirangX

Subscriptions2
  • ArirangX VIP (Monthly)$24.991 Month
  • ArirangX VIP (Yearly)$189.991 Year
One-time6
  • 100 Stars$0.99
  • 550 Stars (+10%)$4.99
  • 1,200 Stars (+20%)$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 2,560 Stars (+28%)$19.99
  • 6,500 Stars (+30%)$49.99
  • 14,000 Stars (+40%)$99.99
None

BEAN TALK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArirangX free?
ArirangX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BEAN TALK free?
BEAN TALK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ArirangX or BEAN TALK have ads?
ArirangX shows ads; BEAN TALK does not.
Which is updated more often, ArirangX or BEAN TALK?
ArirangX ships an update every 5 days, and BEAN TALK daily. Most recently, ArirangX was updated on November 5, 2026 and BEAN TALK on November 10, 2026.

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