Comparison

THEKKING vs STAYG

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

Head to head
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.

About

STAYG

Experience high-definition live performances and interactive fan meetings with real-time communication features. Engage with artists through surveys, chat, and a "raise your hand" function to create unique content together.

Highlights
  • 1080p HD live performances
  • Interactive fan meetings
  • Real-time surveys
  • Artist-selected chat
  • Raise your hand function
  • Pre-cheering messages
  • Countdown to stage start
Features
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◎ STAYG Application launch! Enjoy contents with playback permission more reliably in the app. ▶High Definition Live Performance With uninterrupted 1080p quality, we make videos more vivid, from live performances to fan meetings. ▶Interactuive fan meeting Just like an offline fan meeting, the stars and I are in one place! This is real communication prepared by STAYG. ▶ Live that the fans make together Real-time survey, Best chat selected by artists, Raise you hand function. Use STAYG's specialized functions to tell your story to a star. It's the moment when stars and I make it together. ▶ The stage to meet one step ahead Shall we enjoy the performance from the start of the countdown? Feel the stage in advance with pre-cheering messages and chatting. [Service access guide] * Selective access rights - Camera: profile picture (my information), For people to see you during fan meeting. - Photo: Profile Photo (My Info). - Microphone: For people to hear you during fan meeting. ※ Even if you do not agree to allow selective access, you can use the basic services of APP, and some functions may be restricted. [Type of use and contact information] - Payment Type: None (Free) - Contact: +82-1577-5337 - Email address: help@stayg.tv [Terms of use and personal information processing policy] * Terms of Use https://www.stayg.tv/terms * Personal information processing policy https://www.stayg.tv/privacy If you have any questions while using the service, please feel free to contact us via e-mail.

Screenshots

THEKKING4 screens
STAYG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STAYG at 5.0 against THEKKING's 2.1. STAYG also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). THEKKING's advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. THEKKING sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. STAYG asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STAYG holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THEKKING has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
THEKKING versus STAYG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTHEKKINGSTAYG
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (70 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEZWIN COMPANY Co.,Ltd.GENIE MUSIC CORP.

Customer experience

THEKKING

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

STAYG

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

THEKKING

One-time10
  • Blue Point 100$0.99
  • Blue Point 550$3.99
  • Blue Point 330$3.99
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  • 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
None

STAYG

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is THEKKING free?
THEKKING is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STAYG free?
STAYG is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, THEKKING or STAYG?
STAYG is rated higher. THEKKING averages 2.1 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while STAYG averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do THEKKING or STAYG have ads?
THEKKING shows ads; STAYG does not.
Which is updated more often, THEKKING or STAYG?
THEKKING ships an update every 6 weeks, and STAYG every 6 weeks. Most recently, THEKKING was updated on November 3, 2026 and STAYG on November 3, 2026.

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