Comparison

STOVE App vs POSTYPE

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

Head to head
About

STOVE App

This app centralizes your gaming experience, allowing you to discover new titles, connect with other players, and manage your game activity. Stream gameplay, chat with friends, and access game logs all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Game discovery and updates
  • Community forums and chat
  • Game activity tracking
  • Remote streaming and notifications
  • Secure login with authenticator
  • In-app currency and coupon management
Features
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The most exciting discovery, the STOVE App Lost Ark, Epic Seven, LORDNINE, Crossfire. Jump into your favorite STOVE Game titles faster and easier than ever. Check your Game Log, join conversations in the Community, or stream gameplay on the go. All you need is the STOVE App. ■ Home – Your game activity at a glance - Track everything you've played, all in one place - and receive personalized recommendations that match what you love. - Pin your favorite features with My Menu for quicker access, - and check your owned games, Wishlist, Community posts, and achievements right from MY Home. - Go visit your Friends' MY Home pages. ■ Games – Discover something new - Browse STOVE PC games right from your mobile device. - Stay updated on popular STOVE Game titles like Lost Ark, Epic Seven, LORDNINE, and Crossfire. - Check out the latest updates, Store sales, and Store Free To Play events in one go. - Receive instant updates on games in your Wishlist. ■ Community – Connect with fellow players - Chat freely with others who enjoy the same STOVE Game titles. - Catch trending posts and news in the Community - or drop by the Lounge for more casual chats. - Like, comment, and share the hype. ■ Security – Fast login, strong protection - Logging in is quick and easy, but your security stays solid. - Use the STOVE App Authenticator (OTP) or QR Login to log in from anywhere. - Even on a public PC, just scan the STOVE QR Code and you're good to go! - Rest easy knowing your account is covered with STOVE's Security Settings. ■ STOVE Chat – From 1:1 Chats to Group Chats - Add friends with their STOVE nickname - Exchange text, emojis, and images in both 1:1 and group chats - Jump into chats right from your Friends list, New Chat, or MY HOME ■ Link – Keep playing anywhere - Switch from PC to mobile without missing a beat. - Stream remotely with STOVE Link, - and receive important notifications in real time. ■ More – From Points to Customer Service - Check and manage your Cash, Point, and Flake balances, - along with any discount coupons within the app. - Customize your phone's widgets and background starring your favorite game characters. - Need help? The Mobile Customer Service is always open inside the app. Games, Community, and streaming, all in one place. Find everything you need with the STOVE App. Play Lost Ark, Epic Seven, LORDNINE, Crossfire, and many more titles through STOVE Game and the Store! * Games available on the STOVE App must be played using the STOVE PC Client. ■ Smartphone App Permissions Guide The following permissions may be requested to provide services while using the app. [Optional Access Permissions] - Photos: Used to set your profile or access photos and media on your device. - Camera: Used to set your profile, scan QR codes, take photos, and record videos. - Microphone: For recording video and voice purposes. - Notification: You will receive community subscriptions, rewards, login, and marketing notifications. - Biometric Authentication (Touch ID, Face ID): Used for QR login. - Tracking: Daily user activity is tracked and used for statistical purposes. * You can still use the service even if you do not agree to the optional access permissions. [How to Manage Permissions] - Go to Settings → Privacy → Select the permission → Choose to allow or deny access ■ STOVE Customer Service: 1670-0399 ※ STOVE is a service trademark of Smilegate, Inc.,

About

POSTYPE

Create and enjoy diverse content like novels, essays, and comics. Request custom artworks, chat with AI characters, and join creator communities. Support your favorite artists through memberships and direct commissions.

Highlights
  • Content creation and sharing
  • Custom artwork requests
  • AI character chat
  • Creator fan communities
  • Membership support
  • Content discovery and subscription
  • Channel analytics
Features
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POSTYPE is a creative platform where creators sell their work and fans discover, buy, and support it — fueling what comes next. On POSTYPE, freely create and enjoy content across a wide range of tastes: novels, essays, reviews, self-improvement, lectures, comics, digital drawings, webtoons, fan fiction, fan art, illustrations, original characters, and creative materials. Commission one-on-one, customized work from creators you love through requests, outsourcing, and consultations. Talk directly with AI characters to bring your favorite worlds to life, connect with creators through polls and questions, and support them with memberships. With 470,000 active creators and around 4.4 million transactions each month, POSTYPE is a vast creative community. Discover and subscribe to your favorite creators, join fan communities, and connect with like-minded people. Upload anything creative — writing, drawings, games, fortune telling, even digital stationery — and become a creator. Love for your work and growing sales and support revenue power your creativity. With up to 490,000 monthly users paying for content, POSTYPE creators have earned over 170 billion KRW in cumulative revenue. From content trading and fan communities to requests and character chats, POSTYPE brings everything you need to explore your interests into one app. Discover a world of fun on POSTYPE, the creative community tailored to your tastes. Viewing & Subscribing ■ Explore personalized content in 'Discover'. ■ Catch the latest from your favorite channels in 'Subscriptions'. ■ Find recently viewed, scrapped, liked, and purchased content in 'Library'. Creating & Channel Stats on Mobile ■ Create and upload highly readable content on any device with 'POSTYPE Editor'. ■ Track fan reactions and channel growth on any device with 'POSTYPE Studio'. Commission One-of-a-Kind Art with Requests ■ Request customized text, illustrations, designs, and coaching via Creator Channels and the Requests page. ■ Creators track requests in real time in Studio and set acceptance and deadlines. ■ Complete projects through one-on-one chats with file attachments; Q&A anytime via real-time notifications and a timeline. Character Talk — AI Chat & Roleplay ■ Meet AI chatbot characters with diverse settings and charms, and freely start character roleplay with ones that suit you. ■ Creators customize each character's speech, personality, and worldview. ■ Creators build characters from their own posts with 'Post Auto-Complete'. ■ Deepen your understanding of a work and its world through conversation. Channel Membership ■ Creators run monthly paid memberships with price-based plans and member management. ■ Members enjoy exclusive perks: unlocked paid content, members-only content, and a members-only community. ■ Support your favorite creators through fan support and creator membership. Connect with the Community ■ Creators and fans interact through posts, questions, and votes. ■ Leave comments and get likes and replies from creators and fans. ■ Stay updated on subscribed channels through notifications. ■ Get notified when fans subscribe, like, comment, purchase, support, or join your membership. ■ Share personal stories one-on-one via messages, with new-message alerts. POSTYPE Premium ■ Enjoy ad-free content on all screens. ■ Block up to 100 tags you don't want to see. ■ Write private comments only the post author can see. Follow us for service and monetization tips, creator interviews, product updates, and community news. POSTYPE Official Channel: https://www.postype.com/@blog For the fastest help with technical issues, visit our Help Center. POSTYPE Help Center: https://help.postype.com/ Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ---- [Optional Access Permissions] Camera, Photos: Used to set a profile picture and attach images to comments. You can still use the service without granting these permissions.

Screenshots

STOVE App4 screens
POSTYPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: POSTYPE at 4.6 against STOVE App's 2.5. POSTYPE also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 38%) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). STOVE App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. POSTYPE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. STOVE App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

POSTYPE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POSTYPE has 77 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of STOVE App's written reviews are positive against 68% of POSTYPE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STOVE App ships an update every 3 weeks, POSTYPE every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
STOVE App versus POSTYPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTOVE AppPOSTYPE
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (13 ratings)4.6 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews37.9% of reviews68.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1377 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB116 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSmilegate, Inc.Postype Inc

Customer experience

STOVE App

All ratings13 ratings
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive37.9%
Neutral20.7%
Negative41.4%

POSTYPE

All ratings77 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

STOVE App

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

POSTYPE

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Lite$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plus$4.991 Month
One-time8
  • 1,000P$0.99
  • 3,000P$2.99
  • 5,000P$3.99
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  • 10,000P$8.99
  • 10,000P$9.99
  • 30,000P$24.99
  • 30,000P$29.99
  • 50,000P$49.99

Questions

Is STOVE App free?
STOVE App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POSTYPE free?
POSTYPE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STOVE App or POSTYPE?
POSTYPE is rated higher. STOVE App averages 2.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while POSTYPE averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.
Do STOVE App or POSTYPE have ads?
POSTYPE shows ads; STOVE App does not.
Which is updated more often, STOVE App or POSTYPE?
STOVE App ships an update every 3 weeks, and POSTYPE every 10 days. Most recently, STOVE App was updated on October 14, 2026 and POSTYPE on October 18, 2026.

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