# Higher 하이어 vs MUNIVERSE.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MUNIVERSE. at 76% against Higher 하이어's 26%. MUNIVERSE. also leads on rating (2.4 vs 1.7) and ads (none vs shown). Higher 하이어's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (124 vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year and MUNIVERSE. sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MUNIVERSE. holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Higher 하이어 has 124 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Higher 하이어's written reviews are positive against 76% of MUNIVERSE.'s.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | MUNIVERSE. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muniverse/id6749677921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **124** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | **75.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [TnkFactory](https://appshunter.io/developer/498938993) |

## 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


### MUNIVERSE.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/muniverse/id6749677921)

Experience the global K-Pop universe with live concert streaming, fan voting, exclusive original shows, and dramas. Engage in various fandom activities and access behind-the-scenes content all in one place.

**Highlights:** Live concert streaming, Fan voting and events, Exclusive K-Pop variety shows and dramas, Real-time interactive live content, Merchandise purchases, K-Pop news and behind-the-scenes

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gold Lumy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Lumy (+60 Ad Lumy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 270 Gold Lumy (+30 Bonus) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Gold Lumy (+30 Ad Lumy) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Lumy (+100 Ad Lumy) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 450 Gold Lumy (+50 Bonus) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Gold Lumy (+50 Ad Lumy) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold Lumy (+240 Ad Lumy) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 900 Gold Lumy (+100 Bonus) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Gold Lumy (+120 Ad Lumy) | $6.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gold Lumy (+600 Ad Lumy) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1800 Gold Lumy (+300 Bonus) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Gold Lumy (+300 Ad Lumy) | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold Lumy (+1600 Ad Lumy) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Gold Lumy (+800 Ad Lumy) | $34.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Gold Lumy (+800 Bonus) | $39.99 | one-time |
| 10500 Gold Lumy (+3600 Ad Lumy) | $69.99 | one-time |
| 10500 Gold Lumy (+1800 Ad Lumy) | $69.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gold Lumy (+2000 Bonus) | $79.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Gold Lumy (+8000 Ad Lumy) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 22000 Gold Lumy (+4000 Ad Lumy) | $129.99 | one-time |
| 19200 Gold Lumy (+4800 Bonus) | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Higher 하이어 free?

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

### Is MUNIVERSE. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Higher 하이어 or MUNIVERSE.?

MUNIVERSE. is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while MUNIVERSE. averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or MUNIVERSE. have ads?

Higher 하이어 shows ads; MUNIVERSE. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Higher 하이어 or MUNIVERSE.?

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

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