# Whisl vs UPICK

The clearest difference is rating: Whisl at 5.0 against UPICK's 1.1. Whisl also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 1) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UPICK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whisl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whisl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPICK has 575 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Whisl ships an update every 2 months, UPICK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Whisl | UPICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisl/id1603425980/reviews)** | [1.1 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **575** |
| Positive reviews | — | 3.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appuno](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578835064) | [AHEAD Korea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649194310) |

## What reviewers say

### Whisl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whisl/id1603425980)

A social media platform offering a unique modular channel hub for creators and businesses. Users can connect with friends, access information, and creators can streamline their social presence and sell products. Businesses can build utility-based channels and monetize their own app ideas.

**Highlights:** Modular channel hub, Influencer channels, Business channels, Integrated store for creators, Subscription for exclusive content, Build and monetize app ideas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### UPICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271)

Connect with fellow fans of K-pop artists and Korean actors on a global platform. Participate in popularity votes, join fan communities, and contribute to fan gifts and events. Discover artist profiles, music videos, and engage in discussions with fans worldwide.

**Highlights:** Popularity voting, Social community, Fan gift events, Crowdfunding for artists, Artist profiles and media, Fan discussions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pink_zam_tier_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_4 | $20.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_5 | $38.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pink Zam - 30000P | $104.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Encouraging fans to support their favorites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Allows buying votes, making the process unfair
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy app performance
- 🚫 Disrespectful treatment of artists by removing members from promotions
- 🕰️ Excessive ads and time-consuming to earn votes
- 🤥 False advertising and lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Voting system issues and irregularities

**Requested features**

- Ensure fair and transparent voting process
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Respect artists and their fan communities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Whisl free?

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

### Is UPICK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Whisl or UPICK?

Whisl is rated higher. Whisl averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while UPICK averages 1.1 from 575 ratings.

### Do Whisl or UPICK have ads?

UPICK shows ads; Whisl does not.

### Which is updated more often, Whisl or UPICK?

Whisl ships an update every 2 months, and UPICK fortnightly. Most recently, Whisl was updated on September 9, 2026 and UPICK on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*