NCT ZONE vs SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
Engage with your favorite K-pop group through a rhythm game. Collect cards, play their songs, and compete with fans worldwide. Unlock exclusive content and enjoy interactive features.
- Play STAYC's songs
- Collect weekly updated theme cards
- Compete in weekly leagues
- Challenge world records
- Unlock exclusive live themes
- Experience artist voice combinations
Read full descriptionHide full description
"STAYC was only the beginning. Now UNCHILD enters the chat. Three years later, SUPERSTAR HIGH UP is back — and better than ever. One chance to lock in your superstar moment! The visuals hit different. The rhythm's unmatched. Dive in and secure your bias's theme." -------- [Un-Bound] A Whole New Superstar Era - "All your biases. One stage." - April 23 — STAYC and UNCHILD together for the first time. The Superstar universe just leveled up. [Un-Border] Your Bias, Your Way - "Your artist. Your style. No limits." - All-new customization events are coming. - Design your own card frames and craft an artist space that's completely yours. [Un-Limited] Limited Themes. Unlimited Want. - "If you know, you know. Only here." - Score exclusive theme cards you literally can't get anywhere else. Your collection deserves it. [Un-Locked] New Music. No Wait. - UNCHILD's freshest tracks are live — hit play and ride the rhythm from day one. --------------------- [Smartphone App Permissions Guide] The app requests the following permissions to provide its services. [Required Permissions] - Photos/Videos/Files: To save game data to storage - External Storage Read/Write: To store various game settings and cache music data - Phone: Required for ad tracking analytics and generating push notification tokens - Wi-Fi Connection Info: To check Wi-Fi connection and display a notification when downloading additional data - ID: Required for creating and verifying user accounts [Optional Permissions] Notifications: To receive informational and promotional push notifications from the app. * You can use the app without granting optional permissions. * Some features may not function properly if optional permissions are not granted. [How to Revoke Permissions] Go to Settings > Select the app to revoke permissions ※ If notes are not scrolling smoothly during gameplay, please check "Low Quality" under [Settings] > [Display Settings]. ※ SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is free to play, but charges may apply for certain in-app purchases. ---------------- SUPERSTAR HIGHUP Game Inquiries Link: https://superstarseries.zendesk.com/hc/en-us ----
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SUPERSTAR HIGHUP at 87% against NCT ZONE's 53%. SUPERSTAR HIGHUP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. NCT ZONE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and SUPERSTAR HIGHUP sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 568 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of NCT ZONE's written reviews are positive against 87% of SUPERSTAR HIGHUP's.
NCT ZONE ships an update every 6 weeks, SUPERSTAR HIGHUP every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NCT ZONE | SUPERSTAR HIGHUP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) | 4.9 (568 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | 87.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 568 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 472 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TakeOne Company | Dalcomsoft, Inc. |
Customer experience
NCT ZONE
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
User reviews
NCT ZONE
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Great game
- 💕 Cute characters
- 🎨 Fun customization
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Confusing UI
- 🔋 High battery usage
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
From 568 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎶 Accurate STAYC songs
- 👍 Fun rhythm game experience
- 🎨 Attractive STAYC-themed visuals
- 🤩 Allows players to challenge STAYC songs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Sound issues (no audio)
- 🔧 Tiles/gameplay need updating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
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
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
Reported bugs
2 issues- Login issues with Dalcom account
- Challenges not counting properly
Requested features
2 requests- Superstar games for other K-pop groups (GIDLE, Dreamcatcher, etc.)
- Full song versions instead of just verses
In-app purchases
NCT ZONE
- NEOZONE Plus Subscription$4.991 Month
- Relay Ticket 4$0.49
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 2)$0.49
- 1 Special Bingo Stamp$0.99
Show 6 moreShow fewer
- 2024 SEOLLAL lucky bag package$2.99
- 4 Special Bingo Stamp$2.99
- Bias Signal Package$4.99
- Neo PASS Premium$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 2$8.99
- Crystal 1+3 Support Package 1$9.99
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP
- SSSC Package 76$2.99
- 39 Diamond$3.39
- 62 Diamond$5.29
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- SSSC Package 2$5.99
- SSSC Package 6$5.99
- 120 Diamond$9.89
- SSSC Package 33$14.99
- SSSC Package 8$19.99
- SSSC Package 4$19.99
- 375 Diamond$29.49
Questions
Is NCT ZONE free?
Is SUPERSTAR HIGHUP free?
Which has better reviews, NCT ZONE or SUPERSTAR HIGHUP?
Do NCT ZONE or SUPERSTAR HIGHUP have ads?
Which is updated more often, NCT ZONE or SUPERSTAR HIGHUP?
Other comparisons















