Comparison

Masaru WARS vs SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

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

Head to head
About

Masaru WARS

Features
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Finally, "Masaru-kun" is fighting in space. In this game, Masaru-kun fights against the mysterious Imperial Army. You gain points by avoiding the mysterious imperial army. --- Information on Monthly Subscription --- -- Title -- * Remove Ads Monthly Subscription Period (duration of each monthly subscription period and the services provided) Monthly Subscription Period (1 month) ================ * Ads will be removed. ================ Monthly subscription price, if applicable, is $1.99 per unit Charges will be billed to your iTunes account after purchase confirmation Automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current period Your account will be charged for renewal 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified Users can manage subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to their account settings after purchase Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication Link to Terms of Service: https://notguilty-190121.web.app/terms.html Link to Privacy Policy: https://notguilty-190121.web.app/privacy.html

About

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

Engage with your favorite K-pop group through a rhythm game. Collect cards, play their songs, and compete with fans worldwide. Unlock exclusive content and enjoy interactive features.

Highlights
  • Play STAYC's songs
  • Collect weekly updated theme cards
  • Compete in weekly leagues
  • Challenge world records
  • Unlock exclusive live themes
  • Experience artist voice combinations
Features
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"STAYC was only the beginning. Now UNCHILD enters the chat. Three years later, SUPERSTAR HIGH UP is back — and better than ever. One chance to lock in your superstar moment! The visuals hit different. The rhythm's unmatched. Dive in and secure your bias's theme." -------- [Un-Bound] A Whole New Superstar Era - "All your biases. One stage." - April 23 — STAYC and UNCHILD together for the first time. The Superstar universe just leveled up. [Un-Border] Your Bias, Your Way - "Your artist. Your style. No limits." - All-new customization events are coming. - Design your own card frames and craft an artist space that's completely yours. [Un-Limited] Limited Themes. Unlimited Want. - "If you know, you know. Only here." - Score exclusive theme cards you literally can't get anywhere else. Your collection deserves it. [Un-Locked] New Music. No Wait. - UNCHILD's freshest tracks are live — hit play and ride the rhythm from day one. --------------------- [Smartphone App Permissions Guide] The app requests the following permissions to provide its services. [Required Permissions] - Photos/Videos/Files: To save game data to storage - External Storage Read/Write: To store various game settings and cache music data - Phone: Required for ad tracking analytics and generating push notification tokens - Wi-Fi Connection Info: To check Wi-Fi connection and display a notification when downloading additional data - ID: Required for creating and verifying user accounts [Optional Permissions] Notifications: To receive informational and promotional push notifications from the app. * You can use the app without granting optional permissions. * Some features may not function properly if optional permissions are not granted. [How to Revoke Permissions] Go to Settings > Select the app to revoke permissions ※ If notes are not scrolling smoothly during gameplay, please check "Low Quality" under [Settings] > [Display Settings]. ※ SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is free to play, but charges may apply for certain in-app purchases. ---------------- SUPERSTAR HIGHUP Game Inquiries Link: https://superstarseries.zendesk.com/hc/en-us ----

Screenshots

Masaru WARS3 screens
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SUPERSTAR HIGHUP at every 2 weeks against Masaru WARS's every 12 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Masaru WARS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SUPERSTAR HIGHUP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Masaru WARS ships an update every 12 months, SUPERSTAR HIGHUP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Masaru WARS versus SUPERSTAR HIGHUP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasaru WARSSUPERSTAR HIGHUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (568 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—568 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB472 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi SatoDalcomsoft, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Masaru WARS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues with Dalcom account
  • Challenges not counting properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Superstar games for other K-pop groups (GIDLE, Dreamcatcher, etc.)
  • Full song versions instead of just verses

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Masaru WARS

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads / M$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
10 purchases

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

One-time10
  • SSSC Package 76$2.99
  • 39 Diamond$3.39
  • 62 Diamond$5.29
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  • SSSC Package 2$5.99
  • SSSC Package 6$5.99
  • 120 Diamond$9.89
  • SSSC Package 33$14.99
  • SSSC Package 8$19.99
  • SSSC Package 4$19.99
  • 375 Diamond$29.49

Questions

Is Masaru WARS free?
Masaru WARS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SUPERSTAR HIGHUP free?
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Masaru WARS or SUPERSTAR HIGHUP have ads?
Both Masaru WARS and SUPERSTAR HIGHUP show ads.
Which is updated more often, Masaru WARS or SUPERSTAR HIGHUP?
Masaru WARS ships an update every 12 months, and SUPERSTAR HIGHUP every 2 weeks. Most recently, Masaru WARS was updated on November 6, 2026 and SUPERSTAR HIGHUP on November 12, 2026.

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