Comparison

Upcoming Kpop vs Kdol

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Idol location compass
  • Step tracking for fandom
  • Idol habit emulation
  • Message writing feature
  • Inspiration recording
  • Instagram integration
  • Supports over 100 idols
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Upcoming Kpop4 screens
Kdol4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Upcoming Kpop versus Kdol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpcoming KpopKdol
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB6 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhuong Phamseung won park

Customer experience

Upcoming Kpop

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Kdol

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Upcoming Kpop

No in-app purchases

None

Kdol

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upcoming Kpop free?
Upcoming Kpop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kdol free?
Kdol is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Upcoming Kpop or Kdol?
Upcoming Kpop is rated higher. Upcoming Kpop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kdol averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Upcoming Kpop or Kdol have ads?
Both Upcoming Kpop and Kdol show ads.
Which is updated more often, Upcoming Kpop or Kdol?
Upcoming Kpop ships an update every 5 days, and Kdol every 3 weeks. Most recently, Upcoming Kpop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kdol on October 27, 2026.

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