# Cosmo vs Higher 하이어

The clearest difference is rating: Cosmo at 3.8 against Higher 하이어's 1.7. Cosmo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 29%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cosmo sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosmo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 123 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Cosmo's written reviews are positive against 29% of Higher 하이어's.

Cosmo ships an update every 8 days, Higher 하이어 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cosmo | Higher 하이어 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-the-gate/id1617337069/reviews)** | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **281** | 123 |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 29.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 153 MB | 198 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modhaus Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617337071) | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) |

## What reviewers say

### Cosmo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmo-the-gate/id1617337069)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Connect with your favorite artists through exclusive digital collectibles and interactive experiences. Collect unique moments, participate in artist-driven activities, and trade digital assets with a global community. Discover a new way to engage with the entertainment world.

**Highlights:** Collect seasonal artist Objekt, Unlock special Objekt by completing Grid, Trade Objekt with other users, Follow artists and view exclusive content, Participate in artist Gravity events

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Member Pass | $1.99 | per month |
| 2 Member Pass | $3.95 | per month |
| 1 Member Pass+ | $4.89 | per month |
| All Member Pass | $8.69 | per month |
| Cosmo Objekt (Digital Only) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt x1 (Digital Only) | $3.29 | one-time |
| Motion Objekt 1 (Digital Only) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt x3(Digital Only) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt 4 (Digital Only) | $12.49 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt x6(Digital Only) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Motion Objekt 4 (Digital Only) | $18.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt 8 (Digital Only) | $23.49 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt x11(Digital Only) | $24.99 | one-time |
| Cosmo Objekt 12 (Digital Only) | $32.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and user-friendly app
- 🔒 Secure platform for collecting digital items
- 💡 Innovative concept of 'objekts' and 'gravities'
- 👍 Constant updates and improvements
- 👍 Engaging way to interact with the group

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Difficult to manage and sort large collections
- 💰 Expensive digital items
- 🤔 Concerns about exploiting artists through voting features

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and verification problems
- Objekt scanning not working as expected
- App defaulting to groups user doesn't follow
- Crashes when accessing certain features

**Requested features**

- In-app trading system for objekts
- Ability to change email address
- Translate posts and live streams
- Rhythm game integration
- More physical merchandise options for international fans


### 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 Cosmo free?

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

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cosmo or Higher 하이어?

Cosmo is rated higher. Cosmo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do Cosmo or Higher 하이어 have ads?

Higher 하이어 shows ads; Cosmo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cosmo or Higher 하이어?

Cosmo ships an update every 8 days, and Higher 하이어 weekly. Most recently, Cosmo was updated on October 16, 2026 and Higher 하이어 on October 13, 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.*