# Higher 하이어 vs ARMYBADA

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ARMYBADA at 100% against Higher 하이어's 29%. ARMYBADA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 18). Higher 하이어's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. ARMYBADA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ARMYBADA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Higher 하이어 has 123 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of ARMYBADA's.

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, ARMYBADA every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Higher 하이어 | ARMYBADA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/higher/id1672001935/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armybada/id6758130028/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 29.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 198 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vision Bridge Partners Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742677922) | [AREUM CHO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871074966) |

## 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


### ARMYBADA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/armybada/id6758130028)

This fan-made platform aggregates streaming links, voting information, and event schedules for artists. It provides quick access to music charts and real-time notifications for important fan activities, helping users stay organized and engaged with their favorite artists.

**Highlights:** Aggregated streaming links, Voting information hub, Event schedule organizer, Real-time chart tracking, Customizable playlists, Event notifications

**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 ARMYBADA free?

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

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

ARMYBADA is rated higher. Higher 하이어 averages 1.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while ARMYBADA averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Higher 하이어 or ARMYBADA have ads?

Both Higher 하이어 and ARMYBADA show ads.

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

Higher 하이어 ships an update weekly, and ARMYBADA every 11 days. Most recently, Higher 하이어 was updated on October 9, 2026 and ARMYBADA on October 8, 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.*