# Pocketdols vs hellolive

Pocketdols and hellolive both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 86% of hellolive's written reviews are positive against 33% of Pocketdols's. hellolive also leads on ratings volume (52 vs 8). Pocketdols's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pocketdols sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and hellolive sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

hellolive holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: hellolive has 52 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pocketdols's written reviews are positive against 86% of hellolive's.

Pocketdols ships an update every 10 days, hellolive every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pocketdols | hellolive |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdols/id1508701267/reviews) | **[4.0 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellolive-meet-your-artists/id1532848512/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | **86.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [neohago Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1339954315) | [hellolive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456566017) |

## What reviewers say

### Pocketdols

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocketdols/id1508701267)

Connect directly with K-POP idols through 1:1 messages, live broadcasts, and exclusive content. Receive personalized updates and send gifts to your favorite artists. Features auto-translation for global fans.

**Highlights:** 1:1 messages with artists, Live broadcasts with real-time interaction, Artist updates and feed engagement, Exclusive photocards and music playlists, Event schedules and locations, Send gifts to artists

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pocketdols Subscription Slot 1 | $2.99 | per month |
| Pocketdols Subscription Slot 2 | $2.99 | per month |
| Pocketdols Subscription Slot 3 | $2.99 | per month |
| Pocketdols Subscription Slot 4 | $2.99 | per month |
| Pocket x 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pocket x 28 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pocket x 42 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pocket x 73 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocket x 146 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pocket x 292 | $39.99 | one-time |


### hellolive

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hellolive-meet-your-artists/id1532848512)

Connect with your favorite artists through live streams, exclusive album talks, and direct messaging. Enjoy 1:1 video calls, purchase merchandise, and access replays of past events. Stay updated with real-time notifications and event information.

**Highlights:** Live streaming archive, Album live talk sessions, Direct messaging and real-time translation, 1:1 video calls with artists, Exclusive merchandise sales, Live screening of replays

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| cube 10 ea | $1.99 | one-time |
| cube 10ea | $1.99 | one-time |
| cube 26ea | $4.99 | one-time |
| cube 30ea | $5.99 | one-time |
| cube 100ea | $19.99 | one-time |
| cube 150ea | $29.99 | one-time |
| cube 200ea | $39.99 | one-time |
| cube 300ea | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth live streaming
- 💡 Helpful real-time updates
- 👍 Convenient 1-on-1 video calls
- 👍 Good video and audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues
- 🐛 Subtitle sync problems
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 👎 Inconsistent pricing between app and website

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or becoming unresponsive
- Purchased content not showing up
- Difficulty updating account information

**Requested features**

- More language support
- Ability to mirror to larger screens
- Improved app compatibility with older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pocketdols free?

Pocketdols is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is hellolive free?

hellolive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pocketdols or hellolive?

hellolive is rated higher. Pocketdols averages 3.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while hellolive averages 4.0 from 52 ratings.

### Do Pocketdols or hellolive have ads?

Both Pocketdols and hellolive show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pocketdols or hellolive?

Pocketdols ships an update every 10 days, and hellolive every 9 days. Most recently, Pocketdols was updated on November 7, 2026 and hellolive on November 7, 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.*