&STORE vs PLEDGE STORE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
&STORE
This is the official online store for SM Entertainment. Browse and purchase official merchandise directly from the source.
- Official SM Entertainment merchandise
- Online store
- Direct purchasing
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SM ENTERTAINMENT 공식 온라인스토어 입니다.
PLEDGE STORE
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Official goods from PLEDGE artists, all in one place. Shop albums, photocards and seasonal merchandise from PLEDGE artists including EUNKWANG (BTOB), BOYFRIEND and HYUNJAE on the official store. Members-only items link through to each artist's space. • One PLEDGE account — sign in with the same account you use for the artist spaces • Pay by card or PayPal, shipped from Korea to the world • Track orders and shipping status right in the app • Turn on notifications for releases, restocks and shipping updates Customers in Japan can use PLEDGE STORE JAPAN with yen pricing and domestic delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: &STORE at 14.0 against PLEDGE STORE's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
&STORE ships an update monthly, PLEDGE STORE every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | &STORE | PLEDGE STORE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (17 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 17 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SM Brand Marketing Co., LTD. | Pledge Inc. |
In-app purchases
&STORE
No in-app purchases
PLEDGE STORE
No in-app purchases
