# Higher 하이어 vs K탑스타

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Higher 하이어 at 123 against K탑스타's 13. K탑스타's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and K탑스타 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

K탑스타 holds the better App Store score, 1.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Higher 하이어 has 123 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 19% of K탑스타's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, K탑스타 every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | K탑스타 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[1.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-ktopstar/id6503354936/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 19.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [ComWithUs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690444720) |

## 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


### K탑스타

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-ktopstar/id6503354936)

Engage with your favorite K-pop stars through voting, fan-led interviews, and community features. Earn rewards by participating in missions and daily check-ins, and track your idol's ranking on genre-specific charts.

**Highlights:** Genre-specific charts, Star voting and ranking, Fan-led interviews, Missions and daily check-ins, Fandom community, Latest star updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Cash | $0.49 | one-time |
| 30 Cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Cash | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Cash | $6.99 | one-time |
| 200 Cash | $12.99 | one-time |
| 300 Cash | $19.99 | one-time |
| 500 Cash | $34.99 | one-time |
| 800 Cash | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Cash | $69.99 | one-time |
| 2,000 Cash | $129.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Is K탑스타 free?

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

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

K탑스타 is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while K탑스타 averages 1.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or K탑스타 have ads?

Both Higher 하이어 and K탑스타 show ads.

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

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, and K탑스타 every 10 days. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on September 26, 2026 and K탑스타 on September 23, 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.*