FanPlus vs coogoong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
coogoong
This global fan platform allows K-POP enthusiasts to engage in voting, connect with other fans, and access official merchandise. Participate in various fan activities to earn rewards and support your favorite artists through voting and community features.
- Official voting for music awards
- K-POP goods shop
- Earn rewards through fan activities
- Artist support billboard
- Global fan community
- Theme and chart voting
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coogoong | Global K-POP Fandom Platform KBS Music Bank · 2026 KGMA · Hanteo Music Awards 2025 · Jupiter Music Awards Official Voting Platform, coogoong / Previously Fancast coogoong is a global fan platform where K-POP fans can enjoy voting, community, and official goods all in one place. Join fans around the world and take part in the most shining moments of your favorite artists. ▷ NEW UPDATE Global Language Support Expanded coogoong is now available in Japanese, Chinese, and Spanish! Other Updates - Enhanced billing system stability & bug fixes - Minimum OS requirement changed (iOS 15+) ▷ Participate More Easily Through Fan Activities - Earn voting resources through free activities such as watching ads and daily check-ins - Use event-specific entry tickets to enjoy various fan benefits ▷ Official Voting & Awards - KBS Music Bank Official Voting | Pre-Vote reflected in the K-Chart - 100% Fan-Voted ""FAN'S STAGE PICK"" Voting - KGMA (Korea Grand Music Awards) Official Voting - KGMA Artist of the Month - HMA (Hanteo Music Awards) 2025 Official Voting - JMA (Jupiter Music Awards) Official Voting - SKA (SPOTV K-pop Awards) Official Voting - KTGA (K-Trot Grand Awards) Official Voting ▷ Theme & Chart Voting - Ilgan Sports × coogoong Theme Pick - IS Weekly Chart & Monthly Rankings - Best Listener’s Pick, a fan-voted award category - Check real-time voting results and celebrate your favorite artists ▷ Events & Rewards - Earn hearts and entry tickets through daily check-ins and missions - Music Bank audience tickets & award show invitations - Fan signing events & signed albums - K-POP artist polaroids - Exhibition & performance ticket events ▷ Community & Fan Support - Send support messages to artists via the coogoong billboard - Connect and communicate freely with global fans NewJeans, THE BOYZ, DAY6, RIIZE, Red Velvet, LE SSERAFIM, MONSTA X, BTS, BOYNEXTDOOR, BLACKPINK, BIGBANG, SHINee, SEVENTEEN, STAYC, Stray Kids, IVE, aespa, ATEEZ, EXO, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, ENHYPEN, ITZY, ZEROBASEONE, CRAVITY, KISS OF LIFE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TREASURE, TWICE, PLAVE, P1Harmony, I-DLE, WayV, Girls’ Generation, Taeyeon, IU, Lim Young Woong, G-DRAGON, RESCENE, P1Harmony and many more global artists. ※ App Permissions [Required] Storage - Used to download artist images and save data [Optional] Location - You may use the service without granting this permission, but some features may be limited [Contact & Support] - In-app Customer Center (1:1 Inquiry) - Official X (formerly Twitter): @coogoong, @coogoong_global
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FanPlus at 4.1 against coogoong's 2.1. FanPlus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (666 vs 16). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. coogoong sells 10 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 666 ratings behind it against 16, 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 18% of coogoong's.
FanPlus ships an update fortnightly, coogoong every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FanPlus | coogoong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (666 ratings) — better | 2.1 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews — better | 18.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 666 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 199 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PhotoCard | QUICKWINSTUDIO |
Customer experience
FanPlus
coogoong
User reviews
FanPlus
From 666 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Everything's working fine
- 💡 New features and updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔒 Login issues
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 💸 Reduced voting/rewards
- 🤖 Unfair voting system
coogoong
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🎮 Engaging game-based heart collection system
- 💰 Generous rewards and daily check-in bonuses
- 🗳️ Convenient centralized voting platform
- 👥 Strong community features for fan interaction
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ❌ Login failures and access errors
- ⚠️ Ad close button positioned too high
- 📺 Ads don't always credit hearts properly
- 🌐 International users blocked during voting periods
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
coogoong
Reported bugs
15 issues- App won't open or launch
- Login screen shows infinite loading
- Error 403 and Error 503 codes
- Ads play but hearts not credited
- App crashes when watching advertisements
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- Server errors during voting deadlines
- Votes disappear or don't register
- App becomes unresponsive near voting close times
- Comments not counting toward daily rewards
- X login integration unstable
- App freezes when clicking buttons
- Maintenance mode blocking international access
- Network connection errors despite stable internet
- Ad participation counter exceeding limits
- Update requirements preventing app launch
Requested features
10 requests- Japanese language support
- More language localization options
- Improved ad delivery and credit system
- Better server capacity for peak voting times
- More ways to earn hearts without ads
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- Clearer daily attendance tracking
- Better customer support and feedback channels
- Transparent voting result explanations
- Regional access consistency
- Faster ad loading times
In-app purchases
FanPlus
No in-app purchases
coogoong
- 1000 Gold Hearts$0.99
- 1000 Gold Hearts$1.79
- ONE-DAY PASS$1.99
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- 4000 Gold Hearts$4.99
- BONUS PACK 1$6.39
- SPECIAL PACK 1$7.99
- GOLD PASS$8.29
- 8000 Gold Hearts$9.99
- BONUS PACK 2$13.99
- BONUS PACK 3$30.00
