Comparison

hellolive vs DUCPIC

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

Head to head
About

hellolive

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
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# Live Streaming Archive From jam-packed world tours to intimate live talks~ Let us take this eventful journey with our artists online and on-site.  # Album Live Talk hello’s original content! Let’s dive into the behind-scenes of KPOP-produced albums in real time. # Messages and Chats Send a message to the artist through pre-events, Strike a conversation through a real-time translation service.  # Replay A live screening event will be held for live replays and purchased past events. # 1:1 Video Call hellolive is convenient to use without any additional installments! Cherish an unforgettable 1:1 hello with your bias! # Special Goods Don’t miss a gift full of autographed limited posters and photos,  Followed by behind-the-scenes footage, unreleased snippets, and artists’ voice memos. # Albums and Goods Buy the artist’s record/DVD, official lightsticks, and merchandised goods,  Become the star of hello’s limited event ticket! [Customer Center] - Real-time customer support available during live broadcasts - Terms of service: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive - FAQ: https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/faq - Questions: hello@amond.io [App Install Requirements] - Camera: Video call service is provided during live broadcasts and 1:1 Video Call - Microphone: Video call service is provided during 1:1 Video Call - Push Notification: Receive live admission and event updates [Notice] * Please update the hellolive app to the latest version before live broadcasts. * Please create a nickname and profile picture so the artists can see you. [Terms and Privacy Policy] https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/terms https://amondinc.gitbook.io/hellolive/eng/privacy

About

DUCPIC

Discover and plan trips to K-drama and K-pop fan locations worldwide. Explore curated fan spots, build personalized itineraries, and contribute new locations to a community-driven platform.

Highlights
  • Explore fan spots by fandom
  • Create personalized trip itineraries
  • Add new fan locations
  • Map-based journey planning
  • Community-driven content
Features
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Where fandom meets travel — DUCPIC, the fan-travel platform 1. Explore spots Every holy site of your fandom, all in one place. DUCPIC gathers the locations and details of fan spots, organized by fandom. Get ready for that "wait — this place is connected to my bias?!" moment. 2. Plan your journey Build your own fan trip, your way. Pick places on the map and create your own pilgrimage itinerary. Go solo, or hit the road with your crew — your call. 3. Add a spot Know a spot for your bias? Put it on DUCPIC. Found a spot that isn't on the map yet? Suggest it yourself. DUCPIC is a platform we build together with you. — Got feedback or running into an issue? Let us know. Twitter: https://x.com/ducpic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ducpic_/ DUCPIC app permissions Required permissions: Location (to confirm your service area and guide you to nearby spots and journeys) Optional permissions: Storage & Photos (downloading images, attaching profile images, attaching place images), Camera (taking spot and profile photos), Notifications (journey schedules and updates), Microphone (voice search for spots) Without the required permission, use of the service is limited. You can use the app without granting optional permissions, though the related features may be limited.

Screenshots

hellolive4 screens
DUCPIC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DUCPIC at none against hellolive's 16. DUCPIC also leads on ads (none vs shown). hellolive's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 65%). 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. hellolive sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. DUCPIC asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

hellolive ships an update every 9 days, DUCPIC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
hellolive versus DUCPIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterhelloliveDUCPIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB70 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerhellolive Inc.PICTOREAL Inc.

Customer experience

hellolive

All ratings52 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews129 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral6.2%
Negative7.8%

DUCPIC

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

hellolive

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive
  • Purchased content not showing up
  • Difficulty updating account information

Requested features

3 requests
  • More language support
  • Ability to mirror to larger screens
  • Improved app compatibility with older devices

DUCPIC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

hellolive

One-time11
  • cube 10 ea$1.99
  • cube 10ea$1.99
  • cube 26ea$4.99
Show 8 more
  • cube 30ea2 variants$5.99
  • cube 100ea2 variants$19.99
  • cube 150ea2 variants$29.99
  • cube 200ea2 variants$39.99
  • cube 300ea$59.99
  • cube 500ea2 variants$99.99
  • cube 800ea$159.99
  • cube 1000ea$199.99
None

DUCPIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hellolive free?
hellolive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DUCPIC free?
DUCPIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hellolive or DUCPIC have ads?
hellolive shows ads; DUCPIC does not.
Which is updated more often, hellolive or DUCPIC?
hellolive ships an update every 9 days, and DUCPIC every 5 days. Most recently, hellolive was updated on October 30, 2026 and DUCPIC on October 27, 2026.

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