Comparison

FanPlus vs THEKKING

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

Head to head
About

FanPlus

Engage with your favorite K-POP idols through voting, live chats, fanfiction, and community discussions. Support stars with fan ads and discover exclusive photos. Connect with a global fandom.

Highlights
  • Idol and actor ranking votes
  • Live idol chat rooms
  • Global fan support ads
  • Fanfiction reading and creation
  • Real-time K-POP community updates
  • Idol photo browsing and saving
Features
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FanPlus, the global fandom app chosen by K-POP fans around the world! Enjoy every part of being a fan in one place—from voting and live chats to support ads, fanfiction, communities, and photos. ■ Idol & Actor Ranking Votes * Collect voting tickets every day and join fans worldwide in taking your favorite star to No. 1. ■ Live Chats for Every Idol * Chat freely about your favorite idol’s latest updates, voting, and more. * Dedicated fans who vote regularly can also join exclusive private chat rooms. ■ Global Fan Support Ads * Join fans around the world in gifting your favorite star a special billboard ad. * Make every special moment—from birthdays and debut anniversaries to comebacks—even more memorable. ■ Read & Create Fanfiction * Immerse yourself in stories starring you and your favorite idol. * Enjoy fanfiction written by fans worldwide with automatic translation. * Create your own stories and earn rewards for your work. * You can also earn voting tickets by reading fanfiction and use them to support your favorite star. ■ A Fandom Community for Real-Time K-POP Updates * Keep up with everything from idol comebacks to the latest K-POP topics in one place. * Connect with fans worldwide and stay up to date on your favorite stars. ■ Find the Perfect Photos of Your Favorite Idols * Browse photos by category, from hairstyles to stage outfits. * Save your favorite photos or set them as your wallpaper. * Upload photos of your favorite idols and earn voting tickets too. ■ Available K-POP Idol Communities * BTS, IVE, RIIZE, DAY6, NCT, BLACKPINK, aespa, SEVENTEEN, NewJeans, TWS, Stray Kids, EXO, ILLIT, TXT, ZEROBASEONE, MONSTA X, ENHYPEN, BOYNEXTDOOR, Red Velvet, &TEAM, BABYMONSTER, TWICE, ATEEZ, IU, (G)I-DLE, AB6IX, ATBO, BAE173, CIX, CLC, DKZ, DRIPPIN, iKON, NiziU, NMIXX, OnlyOneOf, P1Harmony, Kang Daniel, SF9, VIVIZ, NOWADAYS, THE BOYZ, THE WIND, TVXQ, Lapillus, LE SSERAFIM, MAMAMOO, Kep1er, KISS OF LIFE, STAYC, TREASURE, tripleS, fromis_9, PLAVE, Apink, KIKI, Hearts2Hearts, Longshot, Alpha Drive One, Cortis, Kickflip, All Day Project, and many more.

About

THEKKING

This platform allows K-Culture fans to participate in voting and support their favorite idols. Engage in real-time ranking battles, win advertisements, and express your fandom through special support projects. Earn free points and advertising opportunities.

Highlights
  • Fan Pick Ranking with global ad rewards
  • Real-time idol ranking battles
  • Special birthday rankings
  • Direct fan support projects
  • Free points and advertising opportunities
  • K-Culture fandom community
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Universe created by fans , Let's THEKKING! THEKKING is a global platform for K-Culture loving fandoms around the world. 1. FAN PICK RANKING (Fan Vote) - MY IDOL TO NEW YORK!! 100% Fan Voting 1st place, New York Times Square advertisement is provided as a reward!! - K-POP, K-Drama, and K-Celeb candidates representing Korea will start a fierce real-time ranking battle. For the 1st overall in the monthly FANPICK RANKING, THEKKING provides major worldwide spot advertisements as a gift. - Even special Birthday Ranking for K-POP idols who have their birthdays every month! 2. FAN SUPPORT - A special gift that contains the sincerity of the fans!! Express your feelings at THEKKING now! - Opportunity for fans to directly open support for the artist's special day to make advertisements! 3. Free charge - Tips for fans for my idol! Free points are provided when you play at THEKKING! - Free advertising (mission type/video ad) service provided with more variety and more benefits! THEKKING Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/thek___king THEKKING Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thek.king/ THEKKING Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyUPBNVIye76zRn0LLUODyw/featured Developer Contact: thekking.official@gmail.com The access rights required when using the THEKKING app are as follows. - Email (required): Purpose of collecting member identification information - Device information (required): Access for device identification and network status check - Camera (optional): Taking pictures when registering content - Photo library (optional): Attach library when registering content - App push (optional): Receive service notifications and push messages Required access rights are collected only for items that are absolutely necessary to use the app service. In the case of selective access rights, consent is obtained when using the function, and normal service use is possible without consent.

Screenshots

FanPlus4 screens
THEKKING4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FanPlus at 4.1 against THEKKING's 2.1. FanPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). THEKKING's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. THEKKING sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. FanPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FanPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanPlus has 666 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of FanPlus's written reviews are positive against 26% of THEKKING's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FanPlus ships an update fortnightly, THEKKING every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FanPlus versus THEKKING: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanPlusTHEKKING
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (666 ratings) — better2.1 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better25.9% of reviews
Number of ratings666 — better70
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB61 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperPhotoCardEZWIN COMPANY Co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

FanPlus

All ratings665 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral19.8%
Negative51.9%

THEKKING

All ratings70 ratings
Positive24.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative72.9%
Written reviews197 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral10.2%
Negative64.0%

Bugs and requests

FanPlus

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Voting certificates not saving
  • Ads not loading properly
  • Frequent log-outs
  • Phone number verification issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Increase friend limit
  • Improve app performance
  • Consistent voting rules
  • Better customer support

THEKKING

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FanPlus

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

THEKKING

One-time10
  • Blue Point 100$0.99
  • Blue Point 550$3.99
  • Blue Point 330$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Blue Point 880$6.99
  • Blue Point 1200$6.99
  • Blue Point 3800$19.99
  • Bonus GOLD 6$19.99
  • Blue Point 7000$34.99
  • Blue Point 15000$59.99
  • Blue Point 33000$119.99

Questions

Is FanPlus free?
FanPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is THEKKING free?
THEKKING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, FanPlus or THEKKING?
FanPlus is rated higher. FanPlus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 666 ratings, while THEKKING averages 2.1 from 70 ratings.
Do FanPlus or THEKKING have ads?
Both FanPlus and THEKKING show ads.
Which is updated more often, FanPlus or THEKKING?
FanPlus ships an update fortnightly, and THEKKING every 6 weeks. Most recently, FanPlus was updated on November 6, 2026 and THEKKING on November 3, 2026.

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