# iAM48 vs TPN Global

The clearest difference is rating: TPN Global at 5.0 against iAM48's 3.8. TPN Global also leads on ads (none vs shown). iAM48's advantage is ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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 TPN Global sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TPN Global holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. 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, TPN Global every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iAM48 | TPN Global |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iam48/id1440012960/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpn-global/id6476190386/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TALENT CONNECT COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439542326) | [Choicely Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/923985412) |

## 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 |


### TPN Global

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tpn-global/id6476190386)

Engage with your favorite beauty pageant delegates. Vote for contestants, view exclusive content, and stay updated on competition news. Purchase tickets and merchandise directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Vote for delegates, View delegate bios, Exclusive content, Competition news updates, Ticket purchasing, Merchandise store

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Package 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package 6 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Package 7 | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iAM48 free?

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

### Is TPN Global free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iAM48 or TPN Global?

TPN Global is rated higher. iAM48 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TPN Global averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iAM48 or TPN Global have ads?

iAM48 shows ads; TPN Global does not.

### Which is updated more often, iAM48 or TPN Global?

iAM48 ships an update every 5 weeks, and TPN Global every 2 months. Most recently, iAM48 was updated on November 2, 2026 and TPN Global on November 4, 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.*