# THEKKING vs STAYG

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.

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

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | THEKKING | STAYG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thekking/id1497092850/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayg/id1621659608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 61 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EZWIN COMPANY Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551765055) | [GENIE MUSIC CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/384064312) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Blue Point 3800 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Bonus GOLD 6 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 7000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 15000 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Blue Point 33000 | $119.99 | one-time |


### STAYG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stayg/id1621659608)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*