Comparison

Upcoming Kpop vs K

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

K

Features
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K-Pulse helps K-pop fans discover concerts, track upcoming events, and get notified when new shows are announced. Browse concerts by artist and city, view schedules in a calendar format, and receive notifications so you never miss a show. Designed for fans who want a clean, simple way to stay connected to live K-pop events.

Screenshots

Upcoming Kpop4 screens
K4 screens

Verdict

The call

Upcoming Kpop and K are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Upcoming Kpop versus K: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpcoming KpopK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB15 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPhuong Phamhan lee

In-app purchases

None

Upcoming Kpop

No in-app purchases

None

K

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upcoming Kpop free?
Upcoming Kpop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is K free?
K is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Upcoming Kpop or K have ads?
Both Upcoming Kpop and K show ads.

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