# Higher 하이어 — "Your Voice, Higher Your Bias"

> Global K-POP fandom social platform for voting, collecting, and artist engagement. (iPhone/iPad app by Vision Bridge Partners Corp..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922)
- Category: Entertainment, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 124 App Store ratings · 149 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 170 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2023-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews.md

## What is Higher 하이어?

HIGHER is a global fandom social platform where any global K-POP fan can participate in voting for their ultimate bias, enjoy 'Timepieces' that capture an artist's special moments, and share videos with friends. We provide a variety of services and content so you can directly participate in your artist's journey of growth. Experience everything about K-POP and create a new fandom culture together with HIGHER!


[Key Features]

1. Participate in SBS Inkigayo Voting
• Real-time Voting: Conducted every week during the live broadcast, your voting results are directly reflected in determining the 1st place winner on SBS Inkigayo.
• Hot Stage Voting (Weekly/Monthly/Yearly): Vote for the 'Weekly' best stage right after the live broadcast, choose your absolute favorite among the weekly 1st and 2nd place winners for the 'Monthly Hot Stage,' and participate in the 'Yearly' vote to promote stage videos globally. (Certification photos are revealed on the app and SNS).
• Ending Fairy Voting (Weekly/Monthly): The finale of the stage is now completed at the fingertips of fans! Gift your artist an exclusive ending stage.

2. Birthday Voting and Various Theme Votes
• Celebrate your artist's once-a-year birthday by creating and gifting a custom birthday ad together with other fans.
• In addition to birthday votes, participate in weekly polls with various themes such as 'Artist of the Week' and 'High Pick.'

3. HIGHER Exclusive! Special Moments as a 'Timepiece'
• Keep your artist's special moments—such as their debut, comeback, 1st place on music shows, ending fairy, and pre-recording moments—as a digital collectible 'Timepiece.'
• Updated weekly with new content, you can acquire Timepieces through various events and promotions.

4. Enter Exciting Events
• Challenge yourself in abundant events to win exciting prizes such as audience tickets to MBC Show! Music Core and SBS Inkigayo, signed Polaroids, and signed CDs.

5. Enjoy and Share High-Quality Videos
• Be the first to watch high-definition SBS Inkigayo stages of numerous artists including &TEAM, aespa, AHOF, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, ATEEZ, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK, BOYNEXTDOOR, BTS, CORTIS, DAY6, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, IVE, ITZY, KISS OF LIFE, MONSTA X, NCT, n.SSign, NMIXX, PLAVE, RESCENE, RIIZE, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TREASURE, TWS, TWICE, TXT, VIVIZ, ZEROBASEONE, and leave a heart on your favorite videos.
• Enjoy content with your friends using the 'Share' feature. The videos you watch are automatically reflected on the 'Circle Chart,' directly contributing to your artist's ranking!


[App Access Permissions Information]

HIGHER selectively requests the following access permissions. You can use the service without restriction even if you do not agree to the optional permissions.

• Photos and Media (Optional): Used to set a profile picture and download voting certificates.
• Camera (Optional): Used to take a profile picture.
• Notifications (Optional): Used to receive in-app content announcements such as votes, Timepieces, and events.
• Location (Optional): Used to participate in Higher Pop (location-based Timepiece events).
• Ad Tracking (Optional): Used to verify viewing completion and ensure accurate reward delivery when participating in reward ad (offerwall) missions.

* You can change your access permission settings at any time in your device's settings menu.


Terms of Use (EULA): https://higher.fan/en/terms-of-service

## Key features

- Fandom popularity voting
- Participate in SBS INKIGAYO voting
- Collect artist TIMEPIECEs (photocards)
- Share and watch artist videos
- Birthday voting and events
- Apply for artist-related events and rewards

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Slot Pass | $7.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 62 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $8.99 | one-time |
| 39 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $26.99 | one-time |
| 650 Diamond | $44.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $79.99 | one-time |
| 8 Real-Time Voting Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 65 Diamonds | $5.39 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $9.79 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $30.49 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $50.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $2.59 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 UL Vote Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 UL Vote Ticket | $0.49 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $79.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Higher 하이어?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface for voting
- 🎯 Convenient centralized voting platform
- 💰 Free ruby collection through ads
- ⚡ Improved ad-watching speed after recent updates
- 🎨 Clear voting information and instructions
- 🔄 Frequent app improvements and updates

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during live voting
- 📱 Server instability during peak traffic
- ⏱️ Excessive ads required (50+ daily)
- 💸 Poor ruby-to-effort ratio (1 ruby per ad)
- 🔐 Login issues and forced logouts
- ⚠️ Ads fail to load or count properly
- 💎 Expensive diamond pricing
- 🌐 Accessibility issues for international users
- 📊 Inconsistent reward distribution
- 🔄 Unstable after recent updates
- 📵 App becomes unresponsive frequently
- 🚫 Inappropriate ad content (adult products)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes during live voting events
- Cannot create account - SMS verification fails
- Login fails or users get logged out unexpectedly
- Ads don't load or fail to play completely
- Rubies don't accumulate after watching ads
- Purchased diamonds/rubies disappear from account
- Duplicate charges for purchases
- App becomes unresponsive after updates
- Pages fail to load
- Gem charging system broken
- Photo cards not issued after voting
- Language switching issues
- Black screen after reinstalling
- Password entry not working during signup
- Phone number validation errors during registration
- Verification codes not sent for account creation

**Most requested features**

- Increase ruby rewards per ad (3-5 instead of 1)
- Add daily check-in bonuses
- Reduce diamond prices
- Implement SMS text voting alternative
- Add timer for ad availability
- Improve server capacity for live voting
- Support for more than 5 favorite artists
- Better customer support response
- Japanese language support
- Reduce frequency of updates
- Add VPN/proxy support for international access
- Implement parental controls for ad filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 149)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 0.

*2026-08-30*

It’s almost impossible to gather rubys most of the methods to collect them don’t even work. I hate this app. Nobody is going to watch 50 ads for 1 ruby each. Waste of time. Genuinely the worst app when it comes to voting.

### 1/5 — 好难用，广告能不能短一点

*2026-05-23*

好难用，广告能不能短一点

### 1/5 — Im writing one more

*2026-05-21, version 2.6.5*

I accidentally rated it 5 stars but I meant to rate it one but like it doesn’t even deserve a one. This app is so trash and can’t even handle global voting

### 1/5 — you don’t have to know

*2026-05-17*

Please review this app why it crashes or lag during using it on the app. Please fix hate this app

### 1/5 — Do not recommend

*2026-05-17*

I would recommend you to never use this app. Idk how this app has 4 stars but this app crashes alot during live voting and they seriously need to fix the app.

### 1/5 — Horrible app.

*2026-05-17, version 2.6.3*

Worse app ever, let it burn. CORTIS WILL GET GRAND SLAM

### 1/5 — WORST APP

*2026-05-17*

If you can’t handle a high traffic, stop working with music shows

### 1/5 — 卡到爆

*2026-05-17, version 2.6.3*

一有重要投票比赛就卡到爆，已登录的账号会被直接卡下来，甚至没有办法再一次登录账号。

### 1/5 — bit

*2026-05-17*

This apps is useless

### 5/5 — Absolute BS

*2026-05-17*

Like cmon first off so many people are trying to support their faves by voting but when it’s 1 ad per 1 ruby it just feels like a complete ripoff. Also whoever runs the app is trash,  knowing that there is going to be so many people racing to vote but can’t manage to keep it up for a sec??? Wasted my time and money just to not be able to vote is insanity

## Frequently asked questions about Higher 하이어

### What is Higher 하이어?

Higher is a global fandom social platform designed for K-POP fans. It allows users to participate in popularity votes for their favorite artists, collect digital photocards called TIMEPIECEs, share and watch artist videos, and engage directly in artist growth and content production.

### How can I vote for my favorite artist on Higher?

You can participate in fandom votes to help your artist achieve first place. The app also allows real-time voting for SBS INKIGAYO, including the weekly No.1 selection, Hot Stage performances, and the Ending Fairy vote, directly impacting your artist's visibility and recognition.

### What are TIMEPIECEs?

TIMEPIECEs are digital photocards that capture special moments of your favorite artists, ranging from debut stages to behind-the-scenes snapshots. New TIMEPIECEs are updated weekly, and you can obtain them for free through various events and promotions.

### Can I participate in events on Higher?

Yes, you can apply for various events held by HIGHER, including birthday voting for artists and events that offer rewards such as SBS INKIGAYO tickets, signed polaroids, and signed CDs. These events provide opportunities to further support your artist and win exclusive prizes.

### Is Higher available on all devices?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different operating systems or devices. However, as a mobile application, it is generally expected to be available on major smartphone platforms like iOS and Android.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.6 — 2026-08-31

Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes

### 2.8.4 — 2026-08-19

Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes

### 2.8.3 — 2026-08-07

Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes

### 2.8.2 — 2026-07-31

Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes

### 2.8.1 — 2026-07-16

Various UI/UX improvements and bug fixes

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