# Higher 하이어 vs tin

The clearest difference is rating: tin at 4.0 against Higher 하이어's 1.7. tin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and review sentiment (63% vs 32%). Higher 하이어's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (124 vs 25). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. tin asks for nothing beyond the download.

tin holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 63% of tin's.

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, tin fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | tin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[4.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-kpop-photocards/id6446240203/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | **63.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 198 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [STAYGE Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090462838) |

## 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


### tin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tin-kpop-photocards/id6446240203)

Create, collect, and share digital K-pop photocards. Upload artist photos, decorate them with stickers, and organize them in a virtual tin case. Engage with other fans through likes and comments.

**Highlights:** Create digital photocards, Collect photocards in a tin case, Decorate with stickers and holders, Silhouette quiz for photocards, Share photocards with friends, Social features: likes and comments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Is tin free?

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

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

tin is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while tin averages 4.0 from 25 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or tin have ads?

Both Higher 하이어 and tin show ads.

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

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, and tin fortnightly. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on October 27, 2026 and tin on October 27, 2026.

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