# FanPlus vs ARMYBADA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARMYBADA at 100% against FanPlus's 28%. ARMYBADA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). FanPlus's advantage is ratings volume (662 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ARMYBADA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanPlus has 662 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of ARMYBADA's.

FanPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, ARMYBADA every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanPlus | ARMYBADA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (662 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanplus/id1448805815/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armybada/id6758130028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **662** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 28.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 198 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PhotoCard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448805814) | [AREUM CHO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871074966) |

## 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


### ARMYBADA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armybada/id6758130028)

This fan-made platform aggregates streaming links, voting information, and event schedules for artists. It provides quick access to music charts and real-time notifications for important fan activities, helping users stay organized and engaged with their favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Aggregated streaming links, Voting information hub, Event schedule organizer, Real-time chart tracking, Customizable playlists, Event notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanPlus free?

FanPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ARMYBADA free?

ARMYBADA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FanPlus or ARMYBADA?

ARMYBADA is rated higher. FanPlus averages 4.1 out of 5 from 662 ratings, while ARMYBADA averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do FanPlus or ARMYBADA have ads?

Both FanPlus and ARMYBADA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FanPlus or ARMYBADA?

FanPlus ships an update every 3 weeks, and ARMYBADA every 11 days. Most recently, FanPlus was updated on October 10, 2026 and ARMYBADA on October 8, 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.*