# Beyond LIVE vs Higher 하이어

The clearest difference is rating: Beyond LIVE at 3.7 against Higher 하이어's 1.7. Beyond LIVE also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). Higher 하이어's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Beyond LIVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Beyond LIVE holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 123 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Beyond LIVE's written reviews are positive against 29% of Higher 하이어's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Beyond LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, Higher 하이어 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Beyond LIVE | Higher 하이어 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-live/id1598709698/reviews)** | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | 19.6% of reviews | **29.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beyond LIVE Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598709700) | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) |

## What reviewers say

### Beyond LIVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-live/id1598709698)

Experience a new era of live performances with interactive video concerts. Artists and fans connect in real-time through live chat, co-creating unique stages with advanced graphics and technology. Reach a global audience with immersive, technologically driven entertainment.

**Highlights:** Interactive video concerts, Real-time artist-fan connection, Live chat engagement, Advanced graphics and technology, Global audience reach, Fan-artist co-created stages

**In-app purchases:** none


### Higher 하이어

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935)

This platform allows global K-POP fans to vote for their favorite artists, collect digital photocards, share videos, and directly participate in artist growth and content creation. It aims to foster a new fan culture with diverse features for a comprehensive K-POP experience.

**Highlights:** Fandom popularity voting, Participate in SBS INKIGAYO voting, Collect artist TIMEPIECEs (photocards), Share and watch artist videos, Birthday voting and events, Apply for artist-related events and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Slot Pass | $7.99 | per year |
| 1 UL Vote Ticket | $0.49 | one-time |
| 20 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30 Diamonds | $2.59 | one-time |
| 39 Diamond | $2.99 | one-time |
| 8 Real-Time Voting Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| 40 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 62 Diamond | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 UL Vote Tickets | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 Diamonds | $5.39 | one-time |
| 120 Diamond | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Diamonds | $9.79 | one-time |
| 375 Diamond | $26.99 | one-time |
| 450 Diamonds | $30.49 | one-time |
| 650 Diamond | $44.99 | one-time |
| 800 Diamonds | $50.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Diamond | $79.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface for voting
- 🎯 Convenient centralized voting platform
- 💰 Free ruby collection through ads
- ⚡ Improved ad-watching speed after recent updates
- 🎨 Clear voting information and instructions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes during live voting
- 📱 Server instability during peak traffic
- ⏱️ Excessive ads required (50+ daily)
- 💸 Poor ruby-to-effort ratio (1 ruby per ad)
- 🔐 Login issues and forced logouts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during live voting events
- Cannot create account - SMS verification fails
- Login fails or users get logged out unexpectedly
- Ads don't load or fail to play completely
- Rubies don't accumulate after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Increase ruby rewards per ad (3-5 instead of 1)
- Add daily check-in bonuses
- Reduce diamond prices
- Implement SMS text voting alternative
- Add timer for ad availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Beyond LIVE free?

Beyond LIVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

Higher 하이어 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Beyond LIVE or Higher 하이어?

Beyond LIVE is rated higher. Beyond LIVE averages 3.7 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Beyond LIVE or Higher 하이어 have ads?

Higher 하이어 shows ads; Beyond LIVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, Beyond LIVE or Higher 하이어?

Beyond LIVE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Higher 하이어 weekly. Most recently, Beyond LIVE was updated on October 7, 2026 and Higher 하이어 on October 13, 2026.

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