# UPICK vs LiNC(링크)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LiNC(링크) at 53% against UPICK's 3%. LiNC(링크) also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.1) and ads (none vs shown). UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 15). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UPICK sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and LiNC(링크) sells 24 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, 3.1 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPICK has 577 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 3% of UPICK's written reviews are positive against 53% of LiNC(링크)'s.

UPICK ships an update fortnightly, LiNC(링크) every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UPICK | LiNC(링크) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (577 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/upick-global-fandom-platform/id6443780271/reviews) | **[3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linc/id6467824343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **577** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 3.2% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AHEAD Korea](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649194310) | [STAYGE Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090462838) |

## 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


### LiNC(링크)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linc/id6467824343)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LiNC FEVER | $1.99 | per month |
| IN A MINUTE  KIM JUN TAE | $3.99 | per month |
| Kim Gi Joong | $3.99 | per month |
| IN A MINUTE  LEE JAE JUN | $3.99 | per month |
| Lee Jiham | $3.99 | per month |
| Park Junhee | $3.99 | per month |
| Holland | $3.99 | per month |
| Park woodam | $3.99 | per month |
| KIMDOAH | $3.99 | per month |
| We;Na  DOA | $3.99 | per month |
| I:MOND  ahyeon | $3.99 | per month |
| Kang Hayoon | $3.99 | per month |
| I:MOND  E-seol | $3.99 | per month |
| I:MOND  MIKU | $3.99 | per month |
| ADORA | $3.99 | per month |
| I:MOND  Youngwon | $3.99 | per month |
| Dong Hwan | $3.99 | per month |
| Sihun Kim | $3.99 | per month |
| Cheer Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fan Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Fandom Support Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Heart Fan Package | $13.99 | one-time |
| Super Fan Package | $26.99 | one-time |
| Royal Fan Package | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UPICK free?

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

### Is LiNC(링크) free?

LiNC(링크) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UPICK or LiNC(링크)?

LiNC(링크) is rated higher. UPICK averages 1.1 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while LiNC(링크) averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do UPICK or LiNC(링크) have ads?

UPICK shows ads; LiNC(링크) does not.

### Which is updated more often, UPICK or LiNC(링크)?

UPICK ships an update fortnightly, and LiNC(링크) every 9 days. Most recently, UPICK was updated on October 30, 2026 and LiNC(링크) on October 30, 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.*