# iAM48 vs UPICK

The clearest difference is rating: iAM48 at 3.8 against UPICK's 1.1. iAM48 also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 3%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 23) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iAM48 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and UPICK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iAM48 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPICK has 577 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of iAM48's written reviews are positive against 3% of UPICK's.

iAM48 ships an update every 5 weeks, UPICK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAM48 | UPICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iam48/id1440012960/reviews)** | [1.1 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **577** |
| Positive reviews | **41.1% of reviews** | 3.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TALENT CONNECT COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439542326) | [AHEAD Korea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649194310) |

## 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 |


### UPICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271)

Connect with fellow fans of K-pop artists and Korean actors on a global platform. Participate in popularity votes, join fan communities, and contribute to fan gifts and events. Discover artist profiles, music videos, and engage in discussions with fans worldwide.

**Highlights:** Popularity voting, Social community, Fan gift events, Crowdfunding for artists, Artist profiles and media, Fan discussions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pink_zam_tier_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_4 | $20.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_5 | $38.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pink Zam - 30000P | $104.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Encouraging fans to support their favorites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Allows buying votes, making the process unfair
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy app performance
- 🚫 Disrespectful treatment of artists by removing members from promotions
- 🕰️ Excessive ads and time-consuming to earn votes
- 🤥 False advertising and lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Voting system issues and irregularities

**Requested features**

- Ensure fair and transparent voting process
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Respect artists and their fan communities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAM48 free?

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

### Is UPICK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iAM48 or UPICK?

iAM48 is rated higher. iAM48 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while UPICK averages 1.1 from 577 ratings.

### Do iAM48 or UPICK have ads?

Both iAM48 and UPICK show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iAM48 or UPICK?

iAM48 ships an update every 5 weeks, and UPICK fortnightly. Most recently, iAM48 was updated on October 20, 2026 and UPICK on October 27, 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.*