Fanatico vs RateStars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fanatico
Connect with your favorite idols through exclusive content, real-time location updates, and interactive features. Engage with their posts, shop their favorite items, and join fan clubs to connect with other enthusiasts.
- Exclusive idol content
- Real-time 'Last Located' updates
- Rate photos and videos
- Shop idol-favorite items
- Sell idol memorabilia
- Join fan clubs
- Fan quizzes
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**Fanatico on iOS: Dive Deep into the World of Your Idols!** Welcome to Fanatico, your gateway to an exhilarating experience with your favorite idols! Dive into a blend of free and premium content that brings you an intimate peek into the day-to-day wonders of their lives. Ever wondered what they're up to? The 'Last Located' feature lets you follow their journey around the globe, giving you a virtual passport to their adventures – but only when they're ready to share, of course! But that's not all! Engage and express your admiration by rating their awe-inspiring photos and videos. And if you've ever been smitten by their sense of style or unique items, our platform allows you to shop your idol's favorite picks or even sell memorabilia related to them. Feeling the community vibe? Spark or hop into a fan club, immerse yourself in the camaraderie of like-minded aficionados, and test your fandom mettle with our fun and challenging fan quizzes. In the expansive universe of fandom, Fanatico is your trusty companion, bringing you closer than ever to the stars you adore. Join us and embark on this thrilling journey. Download now and revel in the Fanatico experience!
RateStars
This social platform allows users to rate and discuss influential figures, from celebrities to politicians. Explore real-time social feeds and public sentiment to understand how the world perceives key personalities.
- Rate influential figures
- Live social feeds
- Public opinion tracking
- Follow celebrities and politicians
- Explore global sentiment
- User-driven discussions
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RateStars. Infrastructure for understanding reputation and public opinion in real time. News happens. People react. Opinions change. RateStars makes that change visible. Follow the people shaping politics, sports, entertainment, business, culture, and the internet. See what people think of them today — and how that changes tomorrow. A headline tells you what happened. RateStars shows you how it affected public opinion. Follow the latest stories, watch reputation move, and discover which moments actually change how people see someone. Rate the people you know. Change your rating when your opinion changes. Join the conversation and see how your view compares with others. Explore public opinion by country, age, and other demographics. Earn RS Points for participating and use them to boost your posts and reach more people. Rate the world. See what moves it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RateStars at none against Fanatico's 10. RateStars also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Fanatico sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RateStars asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Fanatico against 5.0 for RateStars. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Fanatico's written reviews are positive against 100% of RateStars's.
Fanatico ships an update every 2 months, RateStars every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Fanatico | RateStars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fanatico | Artene Media Group LLC |
Customer experience
Fanatico
RateStars
In-app purchases
Fanatico
- 1 Day$0.99
- 5 Fanaticos$0.99
- 4 Bids$0.99
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- Weekly Plan$1.99
- 12 Bids$2.99
- 24 Bids$5.99
- 50 Bids$11.99
- 100 Bids$22.99
- 1000 Bids$209.99
- 5000 Bids$999.99
RateStars
No in-app purchases









