# UPICK vs NETIZENS CHOICE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NETIZENS CHOICE at none against UPICK's 8. UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 43). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UPICK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. NETIZENS CHOICE asks for nothing beyond the download.

NETIZENS CHOICE holds the better App Store score, 1.3 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPICK has 577 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 3% of UPICK's written reviews are positive against 0% of NETIZENS CHOICE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UPICK ships an update fortnightly, NETIZENS CHOICE every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UPICK | NETIZENS CHOICE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271/reviews) | **[1.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netizens-choice-voting-app/id6443835355/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | **3.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 107 MB | 163 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AHEAD Korea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649194310) | [Philip Weatherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649816572) |

## What reviewers say

### UPICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271)

Connect with fellow fans of K-pop artists and Korean actors on a global platform. Participate in popularity votes, join fan communities, and contribute to fan gifts and events. Discover artist profiles, music videos, and engage in discussions with fans worldwide.

**Highlights:** Popularity voting, Social community, Fan gift events, Crowdfunding for artists, Artist profiles and media, Fan discussions

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| pink_zam_tier_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_3 | $7.99 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_4 | $20.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_5 | $38.00 | one-time |
| pink_zam_tier_6 | $69.99 | one-time |
| Pink Zam - 30000P | $104.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Encouraging fans to support their favorites

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Allows buying votes, making the process unfair
- 🔧 Glitchy and buggy app performance
- 🚫 Disrespectful treatment of artists by removing members from promotions
- 🕰️ Excessive ads and time-consuming to earn votes
- 🤥 False advertising and lack of transparency

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Voting system issues and irregularities

**Requested features**

- Ensure fair and transparent voting process
- Improve app stability and user experience
- Respect artists and their fan communities


### NETIZENS CHOICE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netizens-choice-voting-app/id6443835355)

Cast daily votes for your favorite celebrities and content across various entertainment industries. Influence features in a magazine and news platforms, and help stars win awards and prizes. Engage in discussions and stay updated with entertainment news.

**Highlights:** Daily celebrity voting, Vote for content to win awards, Promote celebrity bias, K-Pop, Hollywood, Bollywood voting, Comments and discussions, Entertainment news updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UPICK free?

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

### Is NETIZENS CHOICE free?

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

### Which has better reviews, UPICK or NETIZENS CHOICE?

NETIZENS CHOICE is rated higher. UPICK averages 1.1 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while NETIZENS CHOICE averages 1.3 from 43 ratings.

### Do UPICK or NETIZENS CHOICE have ads?

Both UPICK and NETIZENS CHOICE show ads.

### Which is updated more often, UPICK or NETIZENS CHOICE?

UPICK ships an update fortnightly, and NETIZENS CHOICE every 4 weeks. Most recently, UPICK was updated on October 27, 2026 and NETIZENS CHOICE on October 23, 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.*