Comparison

FAN N STAR vs Higher 하이어

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

Head to head
About

FAN N STAR

This app allows fans to vote for their favorite K-POP idols to influence rankings and support their projects. Users can collect points through various activities to cast more votes and engage with customized content. It also facilitates celebrating idol birthdays and anniversaries with special events.

Highlights
  • Vote for idols in artist and individual rankings
  • Collect free voting points via attendance, ads, and sharing
  • Share idol information in dedicated star channels
  • Participate in birthday and debut anniversary events
  • Access customized content and interactive quizzes
  • Receive real-time notifications on rankings and events
Features
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[Intermediate Introduction] I decide my idol’s Ranking. I Build up my idol project, I take care of my idol’s Birthday. CLICK STARWARS, full of customized contents for Idols. [Major Features] 1) Vote for Idols! Voting is conducted by Artist Ranking and Individual Ranking. There are different benefits for the 1st place Idols in each category. 2) Fun Points Collection for Voting Free Points can be collected through Attendance Checks, View Articles, Watch Advertisement, Share, etc. 3) There are channels for each star so users can share the stars’ information as much as wanted. 4) You can build up your idols through birthday events, debut anniversary events, etc. 5) Connection between you and your idol can be created by Customized contents (i.e., Who is my perfect match groom? Who is my perfect match bride? 6) Different benefits are available where users can enjoy cultural life such as movies, acts, reading events, etc. 7) Real Time notification for my idol’s ranking movement, event notification, and star customized contents’ availability.

About

Higher 하이어

This platform allows K-POP fans to vote for their favorite artists on music shows, collect digital collectibles of special moments, and participate in fan-driven events. Engage directly with your artist's journey and contribute to their success through various interactive features.

Highlights
  • Participate in SBS Inkigayo voting
  • Birthday and theme-based fan voting
  • Collect digital 'Timepiece' artist moments
  • Enter events for prizes
  • Watch and share high-quality K-POP videos
  • Contribute to Circle Chart rankings
Features
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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

Screenshots

FAN N STAR4 screens
Higher 하이어4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Higher 하이어 at 1.7 against FAN N STAR's 1.2. Higher 하이어 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 8%). FAN N STAR's advantage is ratings volume (490 vs 124). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. FAN N STAR sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.19 per month and Higher 하이어 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Higher 하이어 holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 490 and 124 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of FAN N STAR's written reviews are positive against 32% of Higher 하이어's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAN N STAR ships an update every 2 months, Higher 하이어 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FAN N STAR versus Higher 하이어: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAN N STARHigher 하이어
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (490 ratings)1.7 (124 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.8% of reviews32.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings490 — better124
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB198 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTHE FACT CO., LTD.Vision Bridge Partners Corp.

Customer experience

FAN N STAR

All ratings491 ratings
Positive4.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative94.1%
Written reviews748 reviews
Positive7.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative89.2%

Higher 하이어

All ratings124 ratings
Positive17.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative81.5%
Written reviews162 reviews
Positive32.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative64.2%

User reviews

FAN N STAR

From 490 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app loading
  • ⭐ Good for voting for favorite artists

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 📦 Bloated with ads
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
  • 🔒 Login and account issues
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and lag

Higher 하이어

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

FAN N STAR

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log in or create account
  • Votes not being properly counted
  • Sudden app crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent language settings

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve app stability and performance
  • Simplify user interface and navigation
  • Provide better customer support
  • Ensure fair and transparent voting system

Higher 하이어

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • 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

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • 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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FAN N STAR

Subscriptions1
  • 1-month Fanbership$5.191 Month
One-time9
  • 215 Rainbow Stars$1.99
  • 420 Rainbow Stars$3.99
  • 1,050 Rainbow Stars$9.99
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  • 3-month Fanbership$13.90
  • 1,450 Rainbow Stars$13.99
  • 2,150 Rainbow Stars$19.99
  • 3,320 Rainbow Stars$30.99
  • 5,550 Rainbow Stars$49.99
  • 9,300 Rainbow Stars$89.99
10 purchases

Higher 하이어

One-time10
  • 1 UL Vote Ticket$0.49
  • 20 Diamonds$0.99
  • 30 Diamonds$2.59
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  • 40 Diamonds$2.99
  • 10 UL Vote Tickets$4.99
  • 65 Diamonds$5.39
  • 120 Diamonds$9.79
  • 450 Diamonds$30.49
  • 800 Diamonds$50.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$79.99

Questions

Is FAN N STAR free?
FAN N STAR 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, FAN N STAR or Higher 하이어?
Higher 하이어 is rated higher. FAN N STAR averages 1.2 out of 5 from 490 ratings, while Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 from 124 ratings.
Do FAN N STAR or Higher 하이어 have ads?
Both FAN N STAR and Higher 하이어 show ads.
Which is updated more often, FAN N STAR or Higher 하이어?
FAN N STAR ships an update every 2 months, and Higher 하이어 weekly. Most recently, FAN N STAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and Higher 하이어 on November 3, 2026.

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