# Higher 하이어 vs UPICK

The clearest difference is rating: Higher 하이어 at 1.7 against UPICK's 1.1. Higher 하이어 also leads on review sentiment (26% vs 3%) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (575 vs 124). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and UPICK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Higher 하이어 holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 575 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 3% of UPICK's.

Higher 하이어 ships an update every 6 days, UPICK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | UPICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews)** | [1.1 (575 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 124 | **575** |
| Positive reviews | **26.2% of reviews** | 3.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [AHEAD Korea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649194310) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### 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 Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Is UPICK free?

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

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

Higher 하이어 is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while UPICK averages 1.1 from 575 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or UPICK have ads?

Both Higher 하이어 and UPICK show ads.

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

Higher 하이어 ships an update every 6 days, and UPICK fortnightly. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on September 21, 2026 and UPICK on September 22, 2026.

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