Upcoming Kpop vs KPOPWORLD.com
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
KPOPWORLD.com
Dive into the K-pop universe with news, exclusive interviews, documentaries, and fan-voted charts. Access live streams, digital magazines, and behind-the-scenes content. Connect with a global fanbase and get closer to your favorite artists.
- Daily K-pop news and updates
- Fan-voted charts and rankings
- Exclusive interviews and documentaries
- Multi-language support
- Digital magazine access
- Live streaming K-pop radio
- Community features and voting
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KPOPWORLD - Your Ultimate K-Pop Universe Step into the heart of K-pop with KPOPWORLD, the all-in-one app for fans of Korean Pop, Hip Hop, Indie, and Rock. Discover exclusive interviews, documentaries, news, charts, fan-voted rankings, and performances from your favorite idols-all in one sleek platform. Key Features: Daily K-pop news & breaking updates Weekly Top 50 & fan-voted charts Exclusive video content, docuseries & idol interviews Multi-language support (English, Korean, Japanese & more) Access to the digital edition of KPOPWORLD Magazine Behind-the-scenes & Tiny Stage performances 24/7 live streaming K-pop radio via Live365 Community features, giveaways & voting Whether you're a casual listener or a hardcore stan, KPOPWORLD brings you closer to the music, the culture, and the artists you love. Download now and join the global K-pop fanbase in one powerful app! Terms of Use: https://kpopworld.com/en/terms Privacy Policy: https://kpopworld.com/en/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: KPOPWORLD.com at 100% against Upcoming Kpop's 50%. KPOPWORLD.com also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Upcoming Kpop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and device support 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. KPOPWORLD.com sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Upcoming Kpop asks for nothing beyond the download.
KPOPWORLD.com holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Upcoming Kpop's written reviews are positive against 100% of KPOPWORLD.com's.
Upcoming Kpop ships an update every 5 days, KPOPWORLD.com every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Upcoming Kpop | KPOPWORLD.com |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phuong Pham | K MEDIA GROUP LLC |
Customer experience
Upcoming Kpop
KPOPWORLD.com
In-app purchases
Upcoming Kpop
No in-app purchases
KPOPWORLD.com
- Monthly Access (Auto-Renewing)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
Questions
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