Upcoming Kpop vs Kdol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Upcoming Kpop
Stay updated on all K-Pop events with this reminder app. Get notified about album releases, broadcasts, and idol birthdays. Reminders are managed through your device's calendar.
- Album release reminders
- Broadcast schedule notifications
- Idol birthday alerts
- Debut anniversary notifications
- Calendar integration
- Daily data updates
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About Upcoming Kpop - Hey K-Pop fans! I'm the creator behind @upcomingkpop. - This app is designed to keep you in the loop with all things K-Pop, reminding you of upcoming album releases, program broadcasts, idol birthdays, and debut anniversaries. - The application data is managed by a solo developer (that's me ^-^). I check my feed daily for new events and update the app accordingly. However, some events might be missed. If you are aware of any new events not yet included in the app, please let me know. - I hope you find this app helpful! If you have any questions or encounter any issues, please reach out on our Discord server. Good to know - Reminders will not be delivered from Upcoming Kpop app. Instead, they will be saved and sent via the device's Calendar app. - All reminder information should be managed by Upcoming Kpop app. Please don't modify them outside the app (e.g. via device's Calendar app). - If you're using Google Calendar, make sure @upcomingkpop is enabled under Settings -> Manage accounts -> Non-Google accounts on Google Calendar. Connect with us - Discord: https://discord.gg/HWtnw7cvHa - X: https://x.com/upcomingkpop - Email: upcomingkpop@gmail.com
Kdol
This app guides you toward your favorite K-pop idol's location using a compass. It encourages self-development by having you follow idol habits and take steps, allowing you to connect with your idols and grow personally.
- Idol location compass
- Step tracking for fandom
- Idol habit emulation
- Message writing feature
- Inspiration recording
- Instagram integration
- Supports over 100 idols
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K-pop idols create perfect performances through endless practice in their agency practice rooms. This app points you toward your beloved idol's location and helps you take steps closer to them. Take actual steps in the direction the compass points to share your heart, and follow your idols' good habits to grow into someone like them. You can achieve both fandom and self-development at the same time. Beyond just direction and distance: Write messages while taking daily steps closer to your idol Record positive emotions and inspiration received from your idol Systematic self-development by following actual idol habits Includes over 100 group and solo idols. Each idol connects easily to Instagram for checking their latest updates. Simple to use without complicated sign-up procedures. Start your journey now.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Upcoming Kpop at 50% against Kdol's 25%. Upcoming Kpop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Upcoming Kpop holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Upcoming Kpop has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upcoming Kpop's written reviews are positive against 25% of Kdol's.
Upcoming Kpop ships an update every 5 days, Kdol every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upcoming Kpop | Kdol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuong Pham | seung won park |
Customer experience
Upcoming Kpop
Kdol
In-app purchases
Upcoming Kpop
No in-app purchases
Kdol
No in-app purchases








