# Higher 하이어 vs HYPETOWN

The clearest difference is rating: HYPETOWN at 5.0 against Higher 하이어's 1.7. HYPETOWN also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 29%) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Higher 하이어's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. HYPETOWN asks for nothing beyond the download.

HYPETOWN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Higher 하이어 has 123 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 69% of HYPETOWN's.

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, HYPETOWN every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | HYPETOWN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypetown/id6471942544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **69.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 198 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [TaeHyun Kong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630650941) |

## 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


### HYPETOWN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hypetown/id6471942544)

Discover and participate in all the hype events in Korea. Easily manage event registration, payments, and confirmations. This platform connects creators with their audience, streamlining event organization and participation.

**Highlights:** Discover Korean hype events, Easy payment options (KakaoPay, TossPay), Instant participation confirmation, Event organizer registration, Automated event closing, Refund and cancellation processing

**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 HYPETOWN free?

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

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

HYPETOWN is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while HYPETOWN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or HYPETOWN have ads?

Higher 하이어 shows ads; HYPETOWN does not.

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

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, and HYPETOWN every 4 days. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on October 13, 2026 and HYPETOWN on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*