Comparison

Higher 하이어 vs EVAN Official Light Stick

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Higher 하이어

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
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HIGHER is a global fandom social platform where any global K-POP fan can participate in voting for their ultimate bias, enjoy 'Timepieces' that capture an artist's special moments, and share videos with friends. We provide a variety of services and content so you can directly participate in your artist's journey of growth. Experience everything about K-POP and create a new fandom culture together with HIGHER! [Key Features] 1. Participate in SBS Inkigayo Voting • Real-time Voting: Conducted every week during the live broadcast, your voting results are directly reflected in determining the 1st place winner on SBS Inkigayo. • Hot Stage Voting (Weekly/Monthly/Yearly): Vote for the 'Weekly' best stage right after the live broadcast, choose your absolute favorite among the weekly 1st and 2nd place winners for the 'Monthly Hot Stage,' and participate in the 'Yearly' vote to promote stage videos globally. (Certification photos are revealed on the app and SNS). • Ending Fairy Voting (Weekly/Monthly): The finale of the stage is now completed at the fingertips of fans! Gift your artist an exclusive ending stage. 2. Birthday Voting and Various Theme Votes • Celebrate your artist's once-a-year birthday by creating and gifting a custom birthday ad together with other fans. • In addition to birthday votes, participate in weekly polls with various themes such as 'Artist of the Week' and 'High Pick.' 3. HIGHER Exclusive! Special Moments as a 'Timepiece' • Keep your artist's special moments—such as their debut, comeback, 1st place on music shows, ending fairy, and pre-recording moments—as a digital collectible 'Timepiece.' • Updated weekly with new content, you can acquire Timepieces through various events and promotions. 4. Enter Exciting Events • Challenge yourself in abundant events to win exciting prizes such as audience tickets to MBC Show! Music Core and SBS Inkigayo, signed Polaroids, and signed CDs. 5. Enjoy and Share High-Quality Videos • Be the first to watch high-definition SBS Inkigayo stages of numerous artists including &TEAM, aespa, AHOF, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, ATEEZ, BABYMONSTER, BLACKPINK, BOYNEXTDOOR, BTS, CORTIS, DAY6, ENHYPEN, Hearts2Hearts, IVE, ITZY, KISS OF LIFE, MONSTA X, NCT, n.SSign, NMIXX, PLAVE, RESCENE, RIIZE, SEVENTEEN, Stray Kids, TREASURE, TWS, TWICE, TXT, VIVIZ, ZEROBASEONE, and leave a heart on your favorite videos. • Enjoy content with your friends using the 'Share' feature. The videos you watch are automatically reflected on the 'Circle Chart,' directly contributing to your artist's ranking! [App Access Permissions Information] HIGHER selectively requests the following access permissions. You can use the service without restriction even if you do not agree to the optional permissions. • Photos and Media (Optional): Used to set a profile picture and download voting certificates. • Camera (Optional): Used to take a profile picture. • Notifications (Optional): Used to receive in-app content announcements such as votes, Timepieces, and events. • Location (Optional): Used to participate in Higher Pop (location-based Timepiece events). • Ad Tracking (Optional): Used to verify viewing completion and ensure accurate reward delivery when participating in reward ad (offerwall) missions. * You can change your access permission settings at any time in your device's settings menu. Terms of Use (EULA): https://higher.fan/en/terms-of-service

About

EVAN Official Light Stick

Features
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This is the mobile app for the EVAN Official Light Stick. The Light Stick is connected to a variety of features. [Key Features] 1. Connect Light Stick You can connect to the Official Light Stick using Bluetooth. With the Light Stick turned off, press and hold the buttons on the Light Stick handle simultaneously for 2 seconds to enter Bluetooth Mode. (The Light Stick will blink blue.) Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and connect to the Light Stick. 2. Concert Mode You can check information about upcoming concerts and whether pairing is required. Enjoy a variety of Light Stick patterns linked to the stage during concerts. 3. Light Stick Update You can update your Official Light Stick to the latest version. [Precautions When Attending a Concert] - For concerts that do not require pairing, the Light Stick will automatically light up if you turn it on before the concert begins. - For concerts that require pairing, refer to the separate concert guide, register the concert information in the app's [Concert Mode] menu, and then pair with the Light Stick. - Always keep your Light Stick firmware up to date. If an update is required, a separate announcement will be made via official channels. - On-site congestion on the day of the concert may delay the firmware update and pairing speed or cause them to fail. Please complete the firmware update and pairing before coming to the concert venue. - Replace old batteries with new alkaline batteries before using your Light Stick. (three AAA batteries) - Using old batteries without replacing them with new ones may cause the Light Stick to fade, or flash in different colors then go off during the concert. Please prepare extra batteries. - The Light Stick will remain paired during the concert even if the batteries are replaced, and the light effect will continue automatically. [App Access Permissions] The following are required for the app to run smoothly. Select [Allow] when permissions are requested. - Bluetooth : Required to connect and control the Light Stick. - Location : Used as a reference to provide app services, data will not be stored. - Photo : Required to save and load a code image. - Storage : Required to store data necessary for app usage. You can change permissions in [Settings] > [Apps] or [Applications].

Screenshots

Higher 하이어4 screens
EVAN Official Light Stick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EVAN Official Light Stick at none against Higher 하이어's 18. EVAN Official Light Stick also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Higher 하이어 sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. EVAN Official Light Stick asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Higher 하이어 versus EVAN Official Light Stick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHigher 하이어EVAN Official Light Stick
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (124 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings124 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB52 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVision Bridge Partners Corp.HYBE Co., Ltd

Bugs and requests

Higher 하이어

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
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  • Purchased diamonds/rubies disappear from account
  • Duplicate charges for purchases
  • App becomes unresponsive after updates
  • Pages fail to load
  • Gem charging system broken
  • Photo cards not issued after voting
  • Language switching issues
  • Black screen after reinstalling
  • Password entry not working during signup
  • Phone number validation errors during registration
  • Verification codes not sent for account creation

Requested features

12 requests
  • 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
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  • Improve server capacity for live voting
  • Support for more than 5 favorite artists
  • Better customer support response
  • Japanese language support
  • Reduce frequency of updates
  • Add VPN/proxy support for international access
  • Implement parental controls for ad filtering

EVAN Official Light Stick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

18 purchases

Higher 하이어

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Slot Pass$7.991 Year
One-time17
  • 1 UL Vote Ticket$0.49
  • 20 Diamonds$0.99
  • 30 Diamonds$2.59
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  • 39 Diamond$2.99
  • 8 Real-Time Voting Tickets$2.99
  • 40 Diamonds$2.99
  • 62 Diamond$4.99
  • 10 UL Vote Tickets$4.99
  • 65 Diamonds$5.39
  • 120 Diamond$8.99
  • 120 Diamonds$9.79
  • 375 Diamond$26.99
  • 450 Diamonds$30.49
  • 650 Diamond$44.99
  • 800 Diamonds$50.99
  • 1200 Diamond$79.99
  • 1500 Diamonds$79.99
None

EVAN Official Light Stick

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Higher 하이어 free?
Higher 하이어 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EVAN Official Light Stick free?
EVAN Official Light Stick is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Higher 하이어 or EVAN Official Light Stick have ads?
Higher 하이어 shows ads; EVAN Official Light Stick does not.

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