# IDOLCHAMP vs 기리고

The clearest difference is rating: 기리고 at 4.1 against IDOLCHAMP's 3.3. 기리고 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). IDOLCHAMP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (905 vs 229). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IDOLCHAMP sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.49 per month. 기리고 asks for nothing beyond the download.

기리고 holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 905 and 229 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of IDOLCHAMP's written reviews are positive against 64% of 기리고's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IDOLCHAMP ships an update every 3 weeks, 기리고 every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDOLCHAMP | 기리고 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (905 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idolchamp/id1185735018/reviews) | **[4.1 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6749406672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **905** | 229 |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MBC PLUS CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1185735017) | [KWONSIWON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1834875830) |

## What reviewers say

### IDOLCHAMP

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

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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 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


### 기리고

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6749406672)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDOLCHAMP free?

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

### Is 기리고 free?

기리고 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IDOLCHAMP or 기리고?

기리고 is rated higher. IDOLCHAMP averages 3.3 out of 5 from 905 ratings, while 기리고 averages 4.1 from 229 ratings.

### Do IDOLCHAMP or 기리고 have ads?

IDOLCHAMP shows ads; 기리고 does not.

### Which is updated more often, IDOLCHAMP or 기리고?

IDOLCHAMP ships an update every 3 weeks, and 기리고 every 7 months. Most recently, IDOLCHAMP was updated on November 11, 2026 and 기리고 on November 8, 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.*