# IDOLCHAMP vs Higher 하이어

The clearest difference is rating: IDOLCHAMP at 3.3 against Higher 하이어's 1.7. IDOLCHAMP also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 26%) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Higher 하이어's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IDOLCHAMP sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IDOLCHAMP holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDOLCHAMP has 904 ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of IDOLCHAMP's written reviews are positive against 26% of Higher 하이어's.

IDOLCHAMP ships an update every 2 weeks, Higher 하이어 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDOLCHAMP | Higher 하이어 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (904 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idolchamp/id1185735018/reviews)** | [1.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **904** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 224 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MBC PLUS CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185735017) | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) |

## What reviewers say

### IDOLCHAMP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idolchamp/id1185735018)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Support your favorite K-Pop idols by voting in weekly music show pre-voting and participating in various fan events. Earn rewards and unlock exclusive artist benefits, including advertisements and merchandise. Access exclusive broadcast content and engage with a vibrant K-Pop community.

**Highlights:** Music show pre-voting, Fan event participation, Artist advertising support, Exclusive broadcast content, K-Pop idol quizzes, Fandom community

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 아챔패스 | $8.49 | per month |
| 100 Ruby Chamsim | $0.99 | one-time |
| 350 Ruby Chamsim | $2.99 | one-time |
| 590 Ruby Chamsim | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,200 Ruby Chamsim | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1,400 Ruby Chamsim | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3,800 Ruby Chamsim | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6,600 Ruby Chamism | $39.99 | one-time |
| 8,200 Ruby Chamsim | $39.99 | one-time |
| 13,500 Ruby Chamsim | $74.99 | one-time |
| 35,000 Ruby Chamsim | $129.99 | one-time |
| 27,500 Ruby Chamsim | $154.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Easy to use and navigate
- 🎉 Fun and engaging features
- 🤝 Supports international fans
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🔍 Helpful quizzes and missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Issues with ads and free rewards
- 🌐 Language barrier for non-Korean speakers
- 🐌 Slow performance and glitches
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 💰 Expensive for voting and purchasing

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working as intended
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Voting and login issues
- Rewards not being properly credited

**Requested features**

- Improved translation and localization
- More free ways to earn voting points
- Increased transparency in voting and rewards
- Better customer support and responsiveness


### Higher 하이어

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935)

This platform allows global K-POP fans to vote for their favorite artists, collect digital photocards, share videos, and directly participate in artist growth and content creation. It aims to foster a new fan culture with diverse features for a comprehensive K-POP experience.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Slot Pass | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 UL Vote Ticket | $0.49 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $2.59 | one-time |
| 39 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Real-Time Voting Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 62 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 UL Vote Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 Diamonds | $5.39 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $9.79 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $26.99 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $30.49 | one-time |
| 650 Diamond | $44.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $50.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**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

**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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDOLCHAMP free?

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

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IDOLCHAMP or Higher 하이어?

IDOLCHAMP is rated higher. IDOLCHAMP averages 3.3 out of 5 from 904 ratings, while Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do IDOLCHAMP or Higher 하이어 have ads?

Both IDOLCHAMP and Higher 하이어 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IDOLCHAMP or Higher 하이어?

IDOLCHAMP ships an update every 2 weeks, and Higher 하이어 every 6 days. Most recently, IDOLCHAMP was updated on September 22, 2026 and Higher 하이어 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.*