Mnet Plus vs LiNC(링크)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mnet Plus
This platform offers a comprehensive K-POP fan experience, featuring music, performances, voting, and exclusive content. Engage with your favorite artists through daily missions, collect digital photocards, and enjoy an ad-free experience with premium access.
- K-POP music and performances
- Fan voting and live schedules
- Digital photocards (Mpickard)
- Daily missions for points (MplePoints)
- Exclusive content
- Ad-free premium option
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Vote, Play, Love All of K-POP, Mnet Plus Mnet Plus, the global K-POP platform for fans everywhere! Enjoy music, performances, voting, photocards, and exclusive content – everything you love about K-POP, all in one place. Only on Mnet Plus The fun of discovering the hottest K-POP content Votes and live schedules, all at a glance Collect and keep your favorite moments with Mpickard Earn MplePoints every day with a variety of fun missions Immerse yourself in K-POP, completely ad-free with Mnet Plus Premium Your K-POP passion starts here. Experience K-POP closer than ever on Mnet Plus. [Mnet Plus Official Channels] - Website: mnetplus.world - Twitter: twitter.com/mnetplus - Instagram: Instagram.com/mnetplus_official - Threads: threads.net/@mnetplus_official - Youtube: youtube.com/c/MnetPlus - TikTok: tiktok.com/@mnetplus_official [Service Access Permissions] - Required permissions: Device and app history (for app performance improvement and error checking), Device ID (for device identification and ad tracking) - Optional permissions: Camera (for taking photos when creating posts), Photos/Media/Files (for attaching photos when creating posts), Notifications (to allow and receive push notifications) *You can use the service without agreeing to optional permissions, but some features may be limited. [Terms of Service and Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=terms - Privacy Policy: https://www.mnetplus.world/cl/policy?target=privacy [Help Center] https://mnetplus.zendesk.com/hc ---- Developer Contact Information CJ ENM Co., Ltd. CJ E&M Center, 66, Sangamsan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul 03926, Korea 106-81-51510
LiNC(링크)
Connect directly with your favorite artists through video calls, private chats, and fan voting. Participate in events, share your support, and earn rewards. This platform offers a unique way for fans to engage with their idols and create memorable experiences.
- 1:1 Video Calls with Artists
- Private Artist Chat Subscription
- Broadcast Voting & Pre-Voting
- Fan Theme Polls
- Fan Community Open Chat
- ePrint Artist Photos
- Earn Fan Points & Rewards
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Get closer to your favorite stars with LiNC. LiNC is a fan participation platform where moments of direct connection with artists begin. From video calls and private 1:1 chats to broadcast voting, every fan action leads to real experiences. [About LiNC] SBS Inkigayo Pre-Voting - Easily participate every week on LiNC and help your favorite artist reach No.1 with your vote. 1:1 Video Call Events - Meet & Call / Relay Call: Talk directly with artists via 1:1 video calls. - Two-Shot Event: Capture memorable moments through photo sessions. Artist Private Chat Subscription - A dedicated space to communicate 1:1 with your favorite artist. Subscribe to enjoy exclusive content and never miss special moments. - Share your support and participation with artists through Fan Stories. - Built-in translation allows you to chat freely across languages. Express yourself more vividly with Linkticons. Fan Theme Polls & Support Votes - Share opinions with other fans through theme polls. - Celebrate album releases and support artists through support votes. - Use Support Pass to gain vote boosters and Fan Points. Fan Community Open Chat - Connect with fans who support the same artist. - Share comeback moments, music shows, and award ceremonies in real time. ePrint Events - Keep special moments of artists as physical prints through ePrint services. - Participate in events to receive limited benefits. Fan Points & Rewards - Earn Fan Points through various activities. - Collect rewards while supporting your favorite artists. [Service Terms and Conditions] https://help.stayge.io/en/articles/Integrated-Terms-and-Conditions-of-the-LiNC-Service-b2137eb7 [Privacy Policy] https://help.stayge.io/en/articles/STAYGE-Labs-Privacy-Policy-ba0fcbe0 [App Permissions] - Required permissions: Device & app history (to improve app usability and diagnose errors), Device ID (for device identification and ad tracking) - Optional permissions: Camera (to capture video and take two-shot photos during artist video call events), Microphone (for audio during artist video call events), Photos/Media/Files (to attach media files when creating posts), Notifications (to register and receive push notifications), Nearby devices (to connect Bluetooth earphones and other devices during video calls) *You can use the service without granting optional permissions; however, some features may be limited.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LiNC(링크) at 2.9 against Mnet Plus's 2.2. LiNC(링크) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (53% vs 20%). Mnet Plus's advantage is ratings volume (1.6K vs 16). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Mnet Plus sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and LiNC(링크) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LiNC(링크) holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mnet Plus has 1.6K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Mnet Plus's written reviews are positive against 53% of LiNC(링크)'s.
Mnet Plus ships an update weekly, LiNC(링크) every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Mnet Plus | LiNC(링크) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (1.6K ratings) | 2.9 (16 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.7% of reviews | 52.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CJ ENM Co., Ltd. | STAYGE Labs |
Customer experience
Mnet Plus
LiNC(링크)
User reviews
Mnet Plus
From 1.6K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Decent app
- 🚀 Voting made easy for international fans
- 💡 Good for supporting artists
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent voting criteria
- ⚠️ Concerns about rigged voting
- 🤖 Excessive ads and forced video watching
- 🔌 Frequent app updates required
LiNC(링크)
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface design
- 💰 Free voting through ad watching instead of paid currency
- 💬 Direct communication with artists via chat and video calls
- 🎯 Easy access to pre-voting for music shows from home screen
- 🎁 Multiple engagement features (voting, chatting, events, fan points)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Ad videos fail to load frequently
- 💸 Excessive number of ads (20-30+) required for minimal points
- ⏱️ Ads take excessive time to load and play (60+ seconds each)
- 🚫 Messaging feature not working properly
- 🔔 Chat notifications not arriving despite permissions enabled
Bugs and requests
Mnet Plus
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login and account issues
- Voting functionality not working as expected
- Constant app crashes and freezes
Requested features
3 requests- Improve content moderation and comment filtering
- Provide more transparency in voting process
- Enhance app stability and reduce glitches
LiNC(링크)
Reported bugs
10 issues- Ad videos fail to load or play
- Commercial video loading failure error messages
- Chat notifications not delivering despite enabled permissions
- Messages showing as unread when they are read
- App crashes and unexpected logouts
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- Login credentials not persisting after updates
- Unread message badges not clearing after viewing
- Points not awarded after watching ads
- Video playback disabled after app updates
- Google login account switching not possible
Requested features
8 requests- Search functionality within chat conversations
- Favorite artists pinned to top of voting list
- Push notifications for voting start times
- Bulk voting button (select 10 votes at once)
- Fan-to-fan communication/community chat
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- More diverse artists and actors on platform
- Persistent liked messages that don't disappear
- Better ad loading and reliability system
In-app purchases
Mnet Plus
- Mnet Plus Premium$3.991 Month
- MplePoint 290p$0.79
- MplePoint 580p$1.49
- MplePoint 870p$2.19
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- MplePoint 1460p$3.69
- MplePoint 2040p$5.09
- MplePoint 3200p$7.99
- MplePoint 7280p$18.49
- MplePoint 29100p$72.90
- MplePoint 58200p$144.99
LiNC(링크)
- LiNC FEVER$1.991 Month
- [IN A MINUTE] LEE JAE JUN$3.991 Month
- Lee Jiham$3.991 Month
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- Park Junhee$3.991 Month
- Cheer Package$1.99
- Fan Package$4.99
- Fandom Support Pass$6.99
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- Heart Fan Package$13.99
- Super Fan Package$26.99
- Royal Fan Package$44.99






