# iAM48 vs THE STAR

The clearest difference is rating: iAM48 at 3.8 against THE STAR's 1.0. iAM48 also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 1). THE STAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iAM48 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. THE STAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

iAM48 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iAM48 has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iAM48 ships an update every 5 weeks, THE STAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAM48 | THE STAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iam48/id1440012960/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star/id1579889362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 153 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TALENT CONNECT COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439542326) | [GMM Grammy PCL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308238893) |

## What reviewers say

### iAM48

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iam48/id1440012960)

Stay updated with news and live streams from BNK48 & CGM48. Send virtual gifts, watch theater performances, and support your favorite members through various campaigns and events. This app offers exclusive fan club features, including event entry scanning and voting.

**Highlights:** Idol group news aggregation, Live stream viewing, Virtual gift sending, Theater performance access, Event entry scanning, Fan campaign support, Senbatsu voting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 700 cookies | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1020 cookies | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1550 cookies | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2600 cookies | $6.99 | one-time |
| 4200 cookies | $10.99 | one-time |
| 10600 cookies | $29.99 | one-time |
| 32000 cookies | $84.99 | one-time |
| 58700 cookies | $149.99 | one-time |


### THE STAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star/id1579889362)

Watch live and on-demand episodes of a popular singing competition. Follow contestants, get the latest news, and vote for your favorites to become the next star. Discover the journey of aspiring artists aiming for the entertainment industry.

**Highlights:** Live broadcast viewing, On-demand episode replays, Contestant profiles and updates, Latest competition news, Fan voting for contestants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAM48 free?

iAM48 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is THE STAR free?

THE STAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iAM48 or THE STAR?

iAM48 is rated higher. iAM48 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while THE STAR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iAM48 or THE STAR have ads?

iAM48 shows ads; THE STAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, iAM48 or THE STAR?

iAM48 ships an update every 5 weeks, and THE STAR monthly. Most recently, iAM48 was updated on November 2, 2026 and THE STAR on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*