# Forum vs FANCERT

The clearest difference is rating: FANCERT at 5.0 against Forum's 3.7. FANCERT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Forum's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FANCERT sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Forum asks for nothing beyond the download.

FANCERT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Forum's written reviews are positive against 100% of FANCERT's.

Forum ships an update every 4 months, FANCERT every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forum | FANCERT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forum/id335003909/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancert/id6810025877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Groupe 1981](https://appshunter.io/developer/334825201) | [EKPK INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775725233) |

## What reviewers say

### Forum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forum/id335003909)

Listen to live radio stations and access podcasts from your favorite shows. Stream content on demand or catch up on replays.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Podcast access, On-demand content, Replay episodes, Multiple web radio stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FANCERT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fancert/id6810025877)

Track upcoming concerts with visually appealing countdowns and personalized fan profiles. Relive memories with photos and videos, and connect with friends to see their concert plans. Get tour alerts for artists you love.

**Highlights:** Ticket-stub countdowns, Lock Screen Live Activity, Add photos and videos to shows, Concert history and memories, Connect with friends, Tour alerts for artists, Apple Music/Spotify integration

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Season Pass | $12.99 | per year |
| FANCERT Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Forum free?

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

### Is FANCERT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Forum or FANCERT?

FANCERT is rated higher. Forum averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while FANCERT averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Forum or FANCERT have ads?

Forum shows ads; FANCERT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Forum or FANCERT?

Forum ships an update every 4 months, and FANCERT every 3 days. Most recently, Forum was updated on October 23, 2026 and FANCERT on October 19, 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.*