Comparison

NCT ZONE vs soupsoup magazine

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NCT ZONE

Engage with your favorite K-pop idols in a unique game experience. Team up to battle nightmares, nurture relationships, collect exclusive content, and customize virtual spaces. Explore dream worlds and shape stories with the members.

Highlights
  • Team up with NCT members
  • Purify nightmares in KWANGYA
  • Nurture relationships with idols
  • Collect exclusive selfie photocards
  • Build and decorate NEOZONE
  • Explore member dreams
  • Shape personal stories
Features
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Finally the new NCT game for NCTzen has launched! Team up with your favorite NCT member to purify nightmares in KWANGYA and restore NEOZONE! On this journey, you'll encounter various fun and exciting stories with each member. As you purify the nightmares, your bond with the members will also grow stronger! [My favorite NCT member] - Pick your favorite NCT member and begin your journey in NCT ZONE. As you nurture your chosen bias, you'll unlock game rewards. You can also interact with them on the lobby screen to see their reactions. - In the members’ room, build your relationship with the members through interactions and gifts. Additionally, you’ll have a chance to collect your bias's very rare selfie photocards by exploring different content! [Exclusive Photocards] - If you're curious about the various never-seen-before concepts of NCT members, come on over to the NCT Zone. Purify each of the nightmares in KWANGYA and collect captivating photocards of the members. [NEOZONE] - Oh, you guys are NCT CCOMAZ?! You can produce a variety of items needed to purify nightmares and help the members grow in NEOZONE! - Build adorable buildings and style the members in various outfits! - Collect CCOMAZ and make them dance together! - Decorate NEOZONE in your own way! The members do different actions depending on the building! [Dream in a Dream] - The Dream in a Dream is a mystical world in NCT ZONE where you can explore the dreams of NCT members. Within these dreams, you can encounter various episodes featuring the members. - What kind of story do you wish to weave with your bias? Shape diverse stories with the members through your personal choices within the Dream in a Dream! [Subscription Information] - This product is billed automatically every month from the first payment date until you cancel your subscription. - The monthly subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. - Subscription cancellation is possible through the iTunes account > Subscriptions menu. If you do not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the next payment date, your subscription may be renewed. Subscription cancellation policies follow the App Store cancellation policies. - Renewal will occur within 24 hours before the subscription period expires. You can check your purchase history at any time. - A refund can be requested within 7 days from the purchase date and can be processed through a 1:1 inquiry. Refunds for subscriptions are limited if the product takes immediate effect upon purchase or if additional benefits are provided at the time of purchase. - Subscription products take effect immediately upon purchase and remain in effect throughout the subscription period, even if you do not log into the game. [Product Information and Terms of Service] - Additional charge follows purchase of paid items. [Recommended Device Specs] iPhone X or better / iOS 12 or better [App Access Permissions] - The app requires the permissions below to provide services. [Optional Access Permissions] - Camera: Requesting camera permissions to scan QR code to add SP card in-game or add friends code. [How to Block Access] - Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the requested access > Turn on or off access [Terms of Use] https://takeonecompany.com/link/views/terms/en/BPSVCTREWTWB [Privacy Policy] https://takeonecompany.com/link/views/terms/en/BPRIVTGGMYIFH ⓒ 2023 SM Entertainment & TakeOne Company. All Rights Reserved. - Developer Contact Info.: 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th floor, 327 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

About

soupsoup magazine

Explore an interactive illustration magazine filled with casual puzzle games. Collaborate with others and immerse yourself in imaginative worlds created by diverse artists. Discover over 200 unique picture stages across seasonal themes.

Highlights
  • Interactive illustration magazine
  • Casual puzzle games
  • Collaborative gameplay
  • Over 200 unique picture stages
  • Seasonal themes
  • Discover new illustrators
Features
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Interactive illustration magazine of Hotcornsoup, Soupsoup Magazine! Each games in the magazine are simple and casual, through collaboration, they provide experiences to fall into the world created by the imagination of various illustrators. Enjoy over 200 unique picture stages created by various talented artists :) - Different themes are designated for each season. - You can meet the world of various artists within the theme. - Discover your new favorite illustrators while enjoying the contents!

Screenshots

NCT ZONE4 screens
soupsoup magazine4 screens

Verdict

The call

NCT ZONE and soupsoup magazine both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of soupsoup magazine's written reviews are positive against 53% of NCT ZONE's. soupsoup magazine also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NCT ZONE sells 83 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and soupsoup magazine sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for NCT ZONE against 4.6 for soupsoup magazine. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 845 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 53% of NCT ZONE's written reviews are positive against 75% of soupsoup magazine's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCT ZONE ships an update every 6 weeks, soupsoup magazine fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NCT ZONE versus soupsoup magazine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCT ZONEsoupsoup magazine
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better4.6 (845 ratings)
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews75.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better845
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size222 MB823 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTakeOne Companyhotcornsoup Inc.

Customer experience

NCT ZONE

All ratings1,544 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews237 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral20.3%
Negative27.0%

soupsoup magazine

All ratings840 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews292 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral10.3%
Negative14.4%

User reviews

NCT ZONE

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Great game
  • 💕 Cute characters
  • 🎨 Fun customization
  • 🕹️ Addictive gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 🔍 Confusing UI
  • 🔋 High battery usage

soupsoup magazine

From 845 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💗 Cute and calming
  • 🎨 Unique art styles
  • 🎶 Relaxing music
  • 👍 Interactive levels
  • 🤝 Supports artists

Room to improve

  • 💸 Excessive ads
  • 🐛 Download/update issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding some items
  • 🔒 Lack of account sync

Bugs and requests

NCT ZONE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Glitches in Neo Zone
  • Disappearing items and resources
  • Unresponsive controls
  • Login and loading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add NCT Wish members
  • Improve decoration options
  • Add batch processing for tasks
  • Optimize performance

soupsoup magazine

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Some items not clickable
  • Levels not downloading properly

Requested features

3 requests
  • Next level button
  • Ability to see progress on completed levels
  • Option to purchase ad-free version

In-app purchases

83 purchases

NCT ZONE

Subscriptions1
  • NEOZONE Plus Subscription$4.991 Month
One-time82
  • Relay Ticket 4$0.49
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 2)$0.49
  • 1 Special Bingo Stamp$0.99
Show 79 more
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 18)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 17)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 16)$0.99
  • [Daily] Basic Growth Pack$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 15)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 15)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 14)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 14)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 13)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 13)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 12)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 11)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 11)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 9)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 9)$0.99
  • Hard Mode Challenge Package$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 7)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 7)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 3(Season 5)$0.99
  • Relay Ticket 6(Season 5)$0.99
  • NCT ZONE Welcome Package$2.99
  • Kun's Birthday Package$2.99
  • JOHNNY's Birthday Package$2.99
  • JAEHYUN's Birthday Package$2.99
  • 2024 SEOLLAL lucky bag package$2.99
  • NCT Day Package$2.99
  • Lucky Neo Coin$2.99
  • 4 Special Bingo Stamp$2.99
  • NCT Release Day Package$2.99
  • Relay Ticket 9(Season 15)$2.99
  • Relay Ticket 9(Season 14)$2.99
  • Thanks for being with us Pack$2.99
  • 2024 Chuseok Lucky Pouch$2.99
  • Half Anniversary Lucky Box$2.99
  • Neo Music Box$4.99
  • Bias Signal Package$4.99
  • Event Energy Support Pacakge$4.99
  • Hard Mode Level Up Package$4.99
  • Super-Value Energy Package$4.99
  • Level Up Package 1$4.99
  • Monthly Crystal Perk$8.99
  • Neo PASS Premium$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 2$8.99
  • Co-Op Support Delivery Pack 3$8.99
  • KWANGYA Story$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 14$8.99
  • Ad Skip Coupon$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 8$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 7$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 6$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 4$8.99
  • Neo Music Box Season 3$8.99
  • Neo Culture Welcome Package$9.99
  • HELLO 2024 Package$9.99
  • 2024 SEOLLAL Card Growth Pack$9.99
  • 2024 SEOLLAL Crystal Package 1$9.99
  • S-Value EXP Chip&Energy Pack 1$9.99
  • Crystal 1+2 Package 1$9.99
  • Co-Op Update Crystal Pack 1$9.99
  • Crystal 1+3 Package 1$9.99
  • Crystal 1,100 + 88$9.99
  • Crystal 1+3 Support Package 1$9.99
  • Event Energy Lucky Pacakge 2$13.49
  • Event Energy Lucky Pacakge$13.49
  • Bias Pass Season2$17.99
  • Growth Neo PASS VIP 5$17.99
  • Growth Neo PASS VIP 4$17.99
  • Bias Pass$17.99
  • KWANGYA Story 2$17.99
  • LOG in SEOUL On-site PKG$19.99
  • Neo PASS VIP$26.99
  • White Royal Draw Support Pack$29.99
  • Valentine Draw Support Pack$29.99
  • Steampunk Draw Support Pack$29.99
  • After School Draw Support Pack$29.99
  • Good Night Draw Support Pack$29.99
  • NEW YEAR with NEW WISH$29.99
  • X'mas Draw Support PKG$29.99
  • Summer Holiday Draw Pack$29.99
12 purchases

soupsoup magazine

One-time12
  • Soupsoup Plus 1$0.99
  • Soupsoup Plus 2$0.99
  • Soupsoup Plus 3$0.99
Show 9 more
  • Soupsoup Plus 4$0.99
  • Soupsoup Plus 5$0.99
  • Soupsoup Plus 6$0.99
  • Remove Ads 1a$0.99
  • Remove Ads 2$1.99
  • Remove Ads 3$2.99
  • Remove Ads 4$3.99
  • Remove Ads 5a$4.99
  • Remove Ads$5.99

Questions

Is NCT ZONE free?
NCT ZONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is soupsoup magazine free?
soupsoup magazine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NCT ZONE or soupsoup magazine?
NCT ZONE is rated higher. NCT ZONE averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while soupsoup magazine averages 4.6 from 845 ratings.
Do NCT ZONE or soupsoup magazine have ads?
Both NCT ZONE and soupsoup magazine show ads.
Which is updated more often, NCT ZONE or soupsoup magazine?
NCT ZONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and soupsoup magazine fortnightly. Most recently, NCT ZONE was updated on October 30, 2026 and soupsoup magazine on October 30, 2026.

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