Pocketdols vs Faceey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocketdols
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.
- 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
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Keep your idols close in your own pocket. POCKETDOLS, the only global fandom platform where you can receive 1:1 replies from artists with auto-translation ▶Artists you can meet on POCKETDOLS GoldenChild, Rocket Punch, Lee Sujeong, PARKJUNGMIN, NCHIVE, 2Z, LeeEuiJin, OHSAEBOM, VVS, MARCO, Yoo Heedo, YangSeungho, UO, ID:Earth, BAO, JAEMIN, JWiiver, Great Guys, Choi Suhwan, FISTBUMP, KISU, KANG HYEON SU, Busters, KOKOON, PRECIOUS, HASHTAG, Triger ▶A space for fans and artists only, Feed Connect with a global fandom. Check out your favorite artist’s updates, and leave likes and comments. ▶1:1 messages with artists, Secret Mail Send a heartfelt message of support to your favorite artist, no matter where you are. Receive special birthday messages from the artist on your big day. Enjoy smooth communication with real-time restricted word settings. ▶Interact with artists in real-time, LIVE Tune into live broadcasts and interact with artists in real-time. Real-time restricted word settings ensure a smooth and friendly experience. ▶Send unforgettable gifts to artists, Support Enjoy exclusive Support features only on POCKETDOLS. Unlock 100% rewards to send artists a variety of unique gifts. ▶Check out artists' performances at a glance View locations, dates, and times of upcoming shows and enjoy live events from your favorite artists. ▶Exclusive content Discover artist photocards available only on POCKETDOLS. Add songs by POCKETDOLS artists to your personal Playlist anytime. [Official POCKETDOLS SNS] X: @POCKETDOLS_ Instagram: @my_pocketdols [Inquiries about POCKETDOLS] cs@pocketdols.com ▷ All profits generated by POCKETDOLS are shared with the artists
Faceey
Connect directly with your favorite artists through live, one-on-one video calls. Experience real-time interactions and create lasting memories with global talent. Features include notifications, a waiting room, and multilingual translation for seamless communication.
- 1:1 real-time video calls with artists
- Real-time notifications
- Waiting room features
- High-quality, low-latency video
- Real-time translation support
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A moment where fans and artists connect online. Faceey is a video call service that allows fans to have 1:1 video calls with artists from anywhere in the world. Create unforgettable memories with your favorite artist in real time. - 1:1 real-time video calls with artists - Real-time notifications and waiting room features for fans - High-quality, low-latency, and stable video calls supported - Real-time translation support for seamless communication with global fans (multilingual support) With Faceey, you’ll experience more than just a call — a moment that connects hearts.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pocketdols at 3.9 against Faceey's 2.0. Pocketdols also leads on ratings volume (8 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). Faceey's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Pocketdols sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Faceey asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocketdols holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocketdols has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Pocketdols ships an update every 10 days, Faceey fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocketdols | Faceey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (8 ratings) — better | 2.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 146 MB | 221 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | neohago Co., Ltd. | THE SQUARE ENM Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
Pocketdols
Faceey
In-app purchases
Pocketdols
- Pocketdols Subscription Slot 1$2.991 Month
- Pocketdols Subscription Slot 2$2.991 Month
- Pocketdols Subscription Slot 3$2.991 Month
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- Pocketdols Subscription Slot 4$2.991 Month
- Pocket x 14$1.99
- Pocket x 28$3.99
- Pocket x 42$5.99
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- Pocket x 73$9.99
- Pocket x 146$19.99
- Pocket x 292$39.99
Faceey
No in-app purchases
