SMTOWN | OFFICIAL vs 口袋48
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL
This official fan app provides comprehensive access to SM Entertainment artists' schedules, concert features like light device syncing and digital stamp collection, and exclusive AR content. It also includes a video player for merchandise content and an integrated shop for official merchandise.
- Artist schedules and notifications
- Light device syncing for concerts
- Digital stamp collection (Passport)
- Augmented reality (AR) content viewer
- Video player for merchandise
- Exclusive content via tagging
- Official merchandise shop
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All the functions a fan needs, all in the SMTOWN APP SM ENTERTAINMENT official application Find out about the new SMTOWN OFFICIAL APP right now! ● SCHEDULE From SM artist anniversaries to music shows, schedule notifications that you wanted! ● LIGHT DEVICE Name my LIGHT DEVICE, and sync concert seat ● PASSPORT More fun in enjoying concerts and anniversaries Collect digital stamps ● AR VIEWER A special way to enjoy SMTOWN AR contents ● PLAYER Watch MD with a video player ● TAG Tag PINKDISC or MD to enjoy exclusive content ● SHOP Find out about HOT & NEW official MD before anyone else SMTOWN A to Z, Find out about the new SMTOWN OFFICIAL APP right now! Terms and Conditions: https://www.smtown.com/policy/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.smtown.com/policy/privacy
口袋48
This is the official social application for the SNH48 GROUP. It serves as a platform for fans to connect with their favorite idols and engage with exclusive content.
- Official SNH48 GROUP social platform
- Connect with idols
- Exclusive content access
- Fan engagement
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SMTOWN | OFFICIAL at none against 口袋48's 10. SMTOWN | OFFICIAL also leads on rating (3.6 vs 3.2). 口袋48's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 31%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. 口袋48 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SMTOWN | OFFICIAL asks for nothing beyond the download.
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 口袋48 has 433 ratings behind it against 80, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of SMTOWN | OFFICIAL's written reviews are positive against 48% of 口袋48's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL ships an update monthly, 口袋48 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SMTOWN | OFFICIAL | 口袋48 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (80 ratings) — better | 3.2 (433 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | 48.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 80 | 433 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 274 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SM ENTERTAINMENT Co., Ltd. | Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co.Ltd. |
Customer experience
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL
口袋48
User reviews
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL
From 80 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good for artist schedules and news
- ❤️ Supports various artists and groups
- ✨ Useful for lightstick updates
- ✅ Convenient for accessing MVs and photos
- 💯 App exists for SM fans
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- ❌ Login and registration issues
- ⚠️ Lightstick connection problems
- 🚫 App not opening or loading
- 🔄 Constant update prompts without update available
口袋48
From 433 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of notifications and updates
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes
Bugs and requests
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL
Reported bugs
25 issues- App crashes or closes unexpectedly
- White screen or black screen upon opening
- Login or registration fails with errors (e.g., 'Bad request', '404', 'invalid email')
- App freezes during loading or after login
- Lightstick connection fails or is not recognized
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- Firmware update errors
- Schedules not updating correctly or at all
- App prompts for update but no update is available
- Login sessions expiring immediately or requiring constant re-login
- Cannot accept terms and conditions
- AR features not working
- Photos cannot be downloaded
- App not opening after updates or installation
- Network errors preventing app usage
- Stamps or account data disappearing
- Incorrect concert dates displayed
- Lightstick modes not changing or turning off after firmware update
- Email verification codes not being received
- App not working on specific iOS versions or devices
- Login screen shows success but user remains logged out
- App not loading past the initial logo or loading screen
- Cannot change lightstick colors outside of concerts
- Cannot connect to specific lightstick versions (e.g., SJ ver.2, Aespa, NCT)
- App not working in certain regions (e.g., China)
- Login issues when using special characters in email addresses
Requested features
19 requests- Add self-mode for lightstick color customization
- Improve schedule accuracy and detail
- Add a 'forget password' function
- Enable in-app purchases
- Integrate with Apple Music or other streaming services
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- Optimize video content for newer iPhone models
- Add a help/contact section
- Allow manual entry of lightstick serial numbers
- Improve AR scanning functionality
- Add option to save login information or enable auto-login
- Provide English translations for all notices
- Make Superstar SMTOWN available in more regions (e.g., UK, Australia)
- Improve iPad compatibility, especially for iPad Mini
- Allow users to select specific seats when purchasing tickets
- Add more specific schedule details, including international dates
- Improve app design and user experience
- Add a dark mode option
- Allow users to sync artist events with their device calendar
- Provide a tutorial or clearer steps for lightstick connection
口袋48
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Broken live streaming and playback
- Disappearing user data and content
Requested features
4 requests- Restore previous UI design
- Add direct messaging and group chat
- Improve live streaming and video playback
- Implement dark mode option
In-app purchases
SMTOWN | OFFICIAL
No in-app purchases
口袋48
- 口袋48一个月会员$3.99
- 320只鸡腿$6.99
- 口袋48三个月会员$9.99
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- 620只鸡腿$12.99
- 口袋48卡用户六个月会员$13.99
- 口袋48六个月会员$19.99
- 口袋48卡用户十二个月会员$26.99
- 1460只鸡腿$30.99
- 口袋48十二个月会员$33.99
- 3420只鸡腿$74.99
Questions
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