IDOLCHAMP vs Plus Chat for K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IDOLCHAMP
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.
- Music show pre-voting
- Fan event participation
- Artist advertising support
- Exclusive broadcast content
- K-Pop idol quizzes
- Fandom community
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[IDOLCHAMP] Are you ready to make your Idol a champion? ■ Pre-voting for “Show Champion” and Events on MBCPLUS - Please participate in the pre-voting for MBC M ‘Show Champion’ every week - Please fill the waiting room of your favorite artist's ‘Show Champion’ with what the artist likes by voting to decorate the waiting room. - Participate in various broadcast events related to your artist, such as show champion tickets, signed polaroids, and signed CDs, and unique goods! ■ Various artist benefits only available at IDOLCHAMP - If you make your artist 1st on the IDOLCHAMP chart every month, TV CF and special benefits will be provided for a month. - Please support your artist with various benefits that can only be seen on IDOLCHAMP, such as subway ads, outdoor ads, PC bang music videos ads, magazine ads, and YouTube ads. ■ How to support your K-POP artists in differently - Please participate in voting on various topics with special benefits that come up every day. - At IDOLCHAMP, you can cheer for artists with outdoor ads you want by raising money for fandom advertisements. ■ Broadcast video content and KPOP idol quiz - You can watch ‘Show Champion’, ‘Weekly Idol’ Replay & Pre-release, Preview, Behind-the-scenes, and various unreleased videos for free first! - Through the idol quiz content, get a chance to get CHAMSIM to cheer for the artist ■ KPOP Idol Community BTS, (G)I-DLE, Kang Daniel, IU, 2AM, 2PM, Twice, Kim Se-jeong, Seventeen, Stray Kids, Tomorrow by Together (TXT), ATEEZ, god, SHINee, Mamamoo, Girls' Generation, NCT, FT Island, ONF, n.SSign, NJZ(NewJeans), GOT7, The Boyz, DAY6, DKZ, IVE, ILLIT, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, Baby Monster, BTOB, EXO, TAN, Niziu etc. ■ SNS - allthekpop youtube : https://www.youtube.com/c/ALLTHEKPOP - twitter : https://twitter.com/idolchamp1 ■ Introduction to access to smartphone apps - We are requesting access to provide the following services when using the app. [Selective access] - Pictures/Video/File: Access to gallery related to profile pictures, use stored files on the device related to the charging station, and external storage of the device. ■ Customer service - HOME > Sidebar > Customer service > FAQ/1:1 inquiry> 1:1 inquiry - E-mail : mbcplus@mbcplus.com Terms of use: https://ui.idolchamp.com/en/terms/index.html Privacy policy: https://ui.idolchamp.com/en/terms/index.html#/privacy-policy
Plus Chat for K
Connect with your favorite K-pop artists through exclusive content, private messages, and behind-the-scenes updates. Discover original content, shop official merchandise, and get closer to your idols than ever before.
- Exclusive artist content
- Private messages with idols
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Original fan-made content
- Official merchandise shop
- Artist news aggregation
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Global Fan Community Platform, Plus Chat! Get closer to your bias than ever before. From private messages and behind photos to exclusive original contents, discover special experiences made just for fans. ▶ Get updates on your bias in one place! Catch all the latest content, updates, and news from the artists you love, all conveniently gathered on Plus Chat. ▶ Exclusive moments beyond social media Go beyond what you see on social media with exclusive behind photos, messages, and moments shared directly from your bias. Experience a more personal side of their everyday lives only on Plus Chat. ▶ Private messages with your bias Feel even closer to your favorite artist. From stories you’ve always wanted to hear to little moments from their day, share meaningful private conversations together. ▶ Original contents, made for fans From exclusive behind contents to members-only videos, enjoy special moments available only for fans. ▶ SHOP Albums, photobooks, light sticks, exclusive photocards, and more. Explore official merchandise of your bias with ease. [Mnet Plus Official Channels] - Website : https://www.mnetplus.world/ko - Twitter: @mnetplus - Instagram: @mnetplus_official - Threads: @mnetplus_official - Youtube: @MnetPlus - TikTok: @mnetplus_official [App Permissions] [Required Permissions] - Device, Device ID, App History: Used to identify app errors and improve service usability. [Optional Permissions] - Camera: photos and videos - Photos/Media/Files: upload profile images, attach photos to posts, and submit inquiries - Notifications: Receive service announcements and event notifications *Optional permissions are not required to use the service, but some features may be limited without access. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/4ft9yRJ - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/4wT9C3i [Customer Support] https://bit.ly/4fJZoMk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: IDOLCHAMP at 65% against Plus Chat for K's 19%. IDOLCHAMP also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (904 vs 68). Plus Chat for K's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. IDOLCHAMP sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month and Plus Chat for K sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IDOLCHAMP holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IDOLCHAMP has 904 ratings behind it against 68, 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 19% of Plus Chat for K's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IDOLCHAMP | Plus Chat for K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (904 ratings) — better | 2.0 (68 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews — better | 19.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 904 — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 225 MB | 208 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MBC PLUS CO.,LTD. | CJ ENM Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
IDOLCHAMP
Plus Chat for K
Bugs and requests
IDOLCHAMP
Reported bugs
4 issues- Ads not working as intended
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Voting and login issues
- Rewards not being properly credited
Requested features
4 requests- Improved translation and localization
- More free ways to earn voting points
- Increased transparency in voting and rewards
- Better customer support and responsiveness
Plus Chat for K
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IDOLCHAMP
- 아챔패스$8.491 Month
- 100 Ruby Chamsim$0.99
- 350 Ruby Chamsim$2.99
- 590 Ruby Chamsim$4.99
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- 1,200 Ruby Chamsim$8.99
- 1,400 Ruby Chamsim$8.99
- 3,800 Ruby Chamsim$24.99
- 6,600 Ruby Chamism$39.99
- 8,200 Ruby Chamsim$39.99
- 13,500 Ruby Chamsim$74.99
- 35,000 Ruby Chamsim$129.99
- 27,500 Ruby Chamsim$154.99
Plus Chat for K
- LIMELIGHT 1 Ticket$3.991 Month
- 8TURN 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- BEBE 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
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- MANNEQUEEN 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- 1MILLION 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- MODYSSEY 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- FLARE U 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- Isaac Hong 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- iKON 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- JANGHANEUM 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- izna 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE Group Chat (1Month)$3.991 Month
- ONE PACT 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- WAY BETTER 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- iKON 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 8TURN 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 1MILLION 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 8TURN 2 Ticket(1Month)$6.901 Month
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$6.901 Month
- ONE PACT 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- iKON 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- 8TURN 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- BEBE 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$9.591 Month
- BEBE 4 Tickets(1Month)$15.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 4 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$15.991 Month
- iKON 6 Tickets(1Month)$26.951 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 9 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$32.951 Month







