Comparison

Likey vs FanLive ( with STAR )

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

Head to head
About

Likey

Connect directly with your favorite creators for exclusive content, private messages, and live video chats. Discover unique photos and videos not shared publicly, and express your appreciation with thoughtful gifts. Make new connections and enjoy a variety of interactive experiences.

Highlights
  • Exclusive photos and videos
  • Private messages
  • Live video chat
  • Send gifts to creators
  • Connect with new creators
  • Voice messages and livestreams
Features
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Get special photos & videos from your favorite creators! Don't miss out the chance to get special private messages & live video chat! Special unreleased photos and videos only on Likey -NOT typical daily photos seen by everyone! -Special private photos shared only for you by creators! Live video chat with your favorite creators -A chance to connect with creators from social media that you’ve been lurking! -Quick and convenient message system! -Enjoy a variety of contents including photos, videos, voice messages, livestream and more! Express thanks through thoughtful gifts -Celebrate your creators’ special day! -Impress creators through quirky and adorable gifts! Become friends with creators -Charming new creators join everyday! -Make new celeb friends on Likey! Leave a review about our app Your inputs and shares help Likey to provide greater service. For help and further feedback -visit https://likey.zendesk.com/hc/ko or e-mail support@likey.to Likey accesses only those items that are essential to the service. Likey requires the following access rights to provide its service. [Required access] -None [Optional access rights] -Microphone: Authority to use video and audio contents -Camera: Authority to use photo and video contents -Album: Permission to import photo and video contents The access rights above require permission to use. You may still use Likey’s service without agreeing to the permission.

About

FanLive ( with STAR )

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FanLive offers a variety of features. - Convenient content management for creators - Real-time communication with fans (1:1 chat, video chat) - Supports uploading of posts such as photos, videos, audio, etc. - Prevent content capture (protection of paid content) - Send message to followers and subscribed fans at once - Support for membership subscription and uploading of goods to be sold in the store Access Permissions Permission is required to use the service. You can use the app even if you do not allow it, but there may be restrictions on some services. [Required access permissions]. - Device and app history: Required to check app errors and improve usability. [Optional access] - Notifications: Required to receive important messages and pushes to use the service. - Camera: Required for creator application, changing creator profile background image, contacting us, etc. - Microphone: Required for sound recording. - Photo Library and Apple Music: Required to apply to become a creator, change your creator profile background image, change your user profile image, create posts and chats, and contact us. - Location: Required for personalised ad exposure.

Screenshots

Likey4 screens
FanLive ( with STAR )4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Likey at none against FanLive ( with STAR )'s shown. Likey also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#67 vs unranked). FanLive ( with STAR )'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Likey sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and FanLive ( with STAR ) sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Likey ships an update every 2 weeks, FanLive ( with STAR ) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Likey versus FanLive ( with STAR ): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLikeyFanLive ( with STAR )
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (63 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#67 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size220 MB170 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperTPC InternetHANAMOBILE

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Likey

One-time6
  • Heart Package$1.99
  • Heart Package$5.99
  • Heart Package$12.99
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  • Heart Package$64.99
  • Heart Package$129.99
  • Heart Package$349.99
8 purchases

FanLive ( with STAR )

One-time8
  • 10 Stars$0.99
  • 40 Stars$3.99
  • 80 Stars$7.99
Show 5 more
  • BONUS PACK 200$19.99
  • BONUS PACK 400$39.99
  • BONUS PACK 800$79.99
  • BONUS PACK 2000$199.99
  • BONUS PACK 3000$299.99

Questions

Is Likey free?
Likey is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FanLive ( with STAR ) free?
FanLive ( with STAR ) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Likey or FanLive ( with STAR ) have ads?
FanLive ( with STAR ) shows ads; Likey does not.
Which is updated more often, Likey or FanLive ( with STAR )?
Likey ships an update every 2 weeks, and FanLive ( with STAR ) every 4 months. Most recently, Likey was updated on November 7, 2026 and FanLive ( with STAR ) on November 8, 2026.

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