# Higher 하이어 vs Plus Chat for K

The clearest difference is ads: Plus Chat for K at none against Higher 하이어's shown. Higher 하이어's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and Plus Chat for K sells 30 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plus Chat for K holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 123 and 66 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 19% of Plus Chat for K's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, Plus Chat for K every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | Plus Chat for K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[1.9 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 19.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [CJ ENM Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366509413) |

## 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


### Plus Chat for K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483)

Connect with your favorite K-POP artists and fellow fans. Get exclusive news, read artist stories, and send private messages. Share your passion and access artist content all in one place.

**Highlights:** Artist communities, Private messaging, Artist news feed, Exclusive content access, Fan feed for sharing, New community updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (30)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIMELIGHT 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| 8TURN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| BEBE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| MANNEQUEEN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| 1MILLION 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| FLARE U 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Isaac Hong 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| JANGHANEUM 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| izna 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE Group Chat (1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ONE PACT 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| WAY BETTER 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 1MILLION 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Ticket(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ONE PACT 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| iKON 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| 8TURN 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| iKON 6 Tickets(1Month) | $26.95 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 9 Tickets(1Month) | $32.95 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Is Plus Chat for K free?

Plus Chat for K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Higher 하이어 or Plus Chat for K?

Plus Chat for K is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while Plus Chat for K averages 1.9 from 66 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or Plus Chat for K have ads?

Higher 하이어 shows ads; Plus Chat for K does not.

### Which is updated more often, Higher 하이어 or Plus Chat for K?

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, and Plus Chat for K every 3 weeks. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on September 26, 2026 and Plus Chat for K on September 24, 2026.

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