# FanPlus vs THEKKING

The clearest difference is rating: FanPlus at 4.1 against THEKKING's 2.1. FanPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ratings volume (662 vs 70). THEKKING's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. THEKKING sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. FanPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

FanPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanPlus has 662 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.

FanPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, THEKKING every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanPlus | THEKKING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815/reviews)** | [2.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thekking/id1497092850/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **28.3% of reviews** | 25.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PhotoCard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448805814) | [EZWIN COMPANY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551765055) |

## What reviewers say

### FanPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815)

Engage with your favorite K-POP idols through voting, fanfiction, and community features. Support idols with special ad campaigns and connect with global fans in real-time. Discover idol photos, news, and schedules all in one place.

**Highlights:** K-POP Idol & Actor Voting, Special Advertisement Supports, FanFics with Auto-Translation, Fandom Communities, Real-time Idol Schedules, Idol Photo Collection & Wallpapers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Everything's working fine
- 💡 New features and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💸 Reduced voting/rewards
- 🤖 Unfair voting system

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Increase friend limit
- Improve app performance
- Consistent voting rules
- Better customer support


### THEKKING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thekking/id1497092850)

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Point 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 550 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 330 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 880 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 1200 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Bonus GOLD 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| CASH 1200P | $9.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 3800 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bonus GOLD 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 7000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 7000P | $39.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 15000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 【GIVE_U CHALLENGE】_2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Bonus GOLD 2 | $69.99 | one-time |
| CASH 15000P | $79.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 33000 | $119.99 | one-time |
| 【GIVE_U CHALLENGE】_1 | $129.99 | one-time |
| Bonus GOLD 3 | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 662 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 every 3 weeks, and THEKKING every 6 weeks. Most recently, FanPlus was updated on October 14, 2026 and THEKKING on October 16, 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.*