Comparison

FanPlus vs KamiOshi | Underground Idol

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, 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
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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

KamiOshi | Underground Idol

Support emerging Japanese idols by voting for them daily. Your votes contribute to real-time rankings, with top idols earning offline advertising placements. Discover new talent, enjoy exclusive content, and connect with fellow fans.

Highlights
  • Daily idol voting
  • Real-time rankings
  • Offline advertising support for top idols
  • Birthday and theme voting events
  • Idol schedules, photos, and videos
  • Discover new idols
  • Collect free Hearts
Features
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Bring the idols who deserve to be discovered to the brightest stage. KamiOshi is a fandom app where you can support your favorite idols through daily voting. Your votes are reflected in the rankings in real time. Top-ranked idols can receive offline advertising support, such as placements on large digital billboards, turning fans’ support into something visible for everyone to see. Discover your favorite idols, vote for them, and help more people get to know them. Start a new way to support your favorites—one vote at a time. - Support Your Favorites with Daily Votes Votes use Hearts, which you can collect in the app. The Hearts you cast are reflected in the rankings in real time. Every vote can help move your favorite idol up the rankings. - Take Your Favorite to the City with Monthly Rankings Monthly rankings are determined by votes cast from the 1st through the last day of each month. The idol who takes first place in the monthly ranking will receive an advertising placement on a large digital billboard in Japan. When fans come together, your favorite idol’s name could light up the city. Make your vote the moment that helps your favorite shine. - Birthday & Theme Votes In addition to the monthly rankings, you can enjoy a variety of one-pick voting events. Support idols celebrating their birthdays with Birthday Votes, or choose your favorite based on themes such as “Leader” or “Youngest Member” in Theme Votes. Show off your favorite idol’s charm from every angle. - Enjoy More Content from Your Favorites Check your favorite idols’ schedules, photos, videos, wallpapers, and more in the app. Stay up to date on appearances and events, enjoy photos and videos, and make every day feel closer to your favorite with wallpapers. Enjoy fandom life beyond voting. - Discover New Favorites Browse a list of active idols and discover someone new. Set an idol you like as your favorite to quickly check their information and rankings. You can change your favorite anytime, making it easy to discover new idols along the way. - Collect Hearts for Free There are many ways to collect the Hearts you use to vote: ・ Watch ads ・ Complete in-app quests ・ Invite friends ・ Purchase them in the shop You can collect Hearts for free every day and continue supporting your favorite. - Enjoy Fandom Life with Friends Share your invite code and invite friends to KamiOshi. Invited users receive Hearts when they sign up, and inviters receive Hearts when their friends reach a designated level. Support your favorites together and make fandom life even more fun. - Recommended for Fans Who Want To: ・ Help more people discover their favorite idols ・ Support idols beyond live performances ・ Check their favorite idols’ schedules, photos, and videos ・ Enjoy wallpapers featuring their favorite idols ・ Support their favorites through daily voting ・ Make fandom life part of their everyday routine ・ Discover new idols and new favorites ・ Enjoy supporting the same idols with fellow fans 【Idols You Can Support】 iLiFE! / YAKOUSEI AMUSE / GILTY x GILTY / Akishibu Project / chuLa / FULLCOURSE / Nonfict! / i-COL / III / TENRIN / AdamLilith / CAL&RES / PONCOTSU COMP / ZUTTOMOTTO / Parallel Cider / LADYBABY, and more More idols will be added over time. If there is an idol you would like to see on KamiOshi, you can send a request through the in-app inquiry form. Make your support visible. With KamiOshi, bring your favorite idol to the brightest stage. * Terms of Use https://www.mylovejpop.com/static/agreement1_en.html * Privacy Statement https://www.mylovejpop.com/static/agreement2_en.html

Screenshots

FanPlus4 screens
KamiOshi | Underground Idol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FanPlus at none against KamiOshi | Underground Idol's 7. FanPlus also leads on review sentiment (28% vs 0%). On price, ads, monetization model 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. KamiOshi | Underground Idol sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. FanPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FanPlus versus KamiOshi | Underground Idol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFanPlusKamiOshi | Underground Idol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (664 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews28.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings664 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB165 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPhotoCardExodus Ent.co.,Ltd.

Customer experience

FanPlus

All ratings663 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative17.8%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive28.3%
Neutral19.8%
Negative51.9%

KamiOshi | Underground Idol

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

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

KamiOshi | Underground Idol

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

FanPlus

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

KamiOshi | Underground Idol

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Pack$8.991 Month
One-time6
  • Hearts 3,400EA$0.99
  • Ever Heart 3,500$5.99
  • Welcome Pack$6.99
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  • Ever Heart 8,000$11.99
  • Ever Heart 17,000$22.99
  • Ever Heart 35,000$49.99

Questions

Is FanPlus free?
FanPlus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KamiOshi | Underground Idol free?
KamiOshi | Underground Idol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FanPlus or KamiOshi | Underground Idol have ads?
Both FanPlus and KamiOshi | Underground Idol show ads.

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