Comparison

UPICK vs Fanlight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

UPICK

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
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UPICK is a global fandom platform for fans worldwide that love K-pop artists and Korean actors. We have various events such as popularity vote, social community, fan gift, etc. World tour concerts, audition programs, award ceremonies etc. Aside from our platform service, we are also preparing collaboration events with entertainment companies. ※ Service Introduction [Uplay] Join an open crowd funding for your bias yourself conveniently. Put up advertisements or give donations to your favorite artists on special occasion such as birthdays or debuts etc. Let’s complete the funding with your friends too. [PICKplay] Give your favorite artist the honor of winning 1st prize. [Monthly PICK] Monthly popularity votes of K-pop artists and actors, etc. [1 PICK] Votes for various topics. [Ustar] Join the online community to talk with other fans and share your favorite artist's photos. Check out various issues and information related to K-pop artists / Korean actors / celebrities, etc. [Artist] Check out your favorite artist's profile, albums, music videos, recent works, and share conversations with fans across the globe. [Official SNS] https://twitter.com/UPICK_twt [1:1 Inquiry e-mail] help.upick@gmail.com

About

Fanlight

Enhance your concert experience by syncing your light stick with your ticket and seat information. Control colors, view battery levels, and enjoy synchronized stage effects during live performances and online streams.

Highlights
  • Concert mode with stage effects
  • Smartphone Bluetooth connection
  • Manual color selection
  • Battery level check
  • Livestream mode effects
  • Seat information pairing
Features
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[주요 기능 안내] 1. 공연 모드 응원봉과 티켓 좌석 정보를 연동하면, 공연 중 응원봉의 다양한 무대 연출을 즐기실 수 있습니다. 공연이 있을 때에만 사용 가능한 메뉴입니다. 2. 스마트폰 블루투스 연결 응원봉을 블루투스 모드로 전환해 주시기 바랍니다. 스마트폰의 블루투스 기능을 켜고 응원봉을 스마트폰 화면에 가까이하면, 응원봉과 스마트폰이 연동됩니다. 일부 스마트폰에서는 GPS 기능을 켜야 블루투스 연결이 가능합니다. 블루투스 연결이 되지 않는 분들은 GPS 기능을 켜 주시기 바랍니다. 3. 자가 모드 응원봉과 스마트폰을 블루투스 모드로 연결 후, 스마트폰 화면에서 직접 원하는 컬러를 선택하시면 응원봉의 컬러가 변경됩니다. 4. 배터리 잔량 확인 "자가모드" 상태에서 화단 화면의 “배터리 상태 확인” 버튼을 클릭하면 응원봉의 배터리 잔량 확인이 가능합니다. 배터리 교체가 필요한지 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. 5. 라이브스트림 모드 앱과 스마트폰의 블루투스 연결 상태에서 온라인 스트리밍 진행 중 응원봉의 다양한 연출을 즐기실 수 있습니다. ※ 본 기능은 배터리의 성능, 스마트폰의 기종 등에 따라 수치의 차이가 있을 수 있습니다. [공연 관람 전 주의사항] - 공연 관람 전, 본인의 티켓 좌석 정보를 확인하고 응원봉에 좌석 정보를 입력하여 페어링 해주시기 바랍니다. - 응원봉의 무대 연출을 위해, 공연 관람 시에는 반드시 좌석 정보 등록이 완료된 응원봉의 버튼을 3초간 눌러 “공연모드”로 전환해 주시기 바랍니다. - 응원봉의 무선 연출이 제대로 작동하지 않는 경우, 응원봉을 페어링 하지 않았거나 페어링 과정을 완료하지 않은 것이 원인일 수 있습니다. 앱을 통해 페어링 과정을 정상적으로 완료해 주시기 바랍니다. - 반드시 응원봉에 등록한 좌석 정보와 동일한 좌석에서 공연을 관람해 주시기 바랍니다. 임의로 좌석을 이동하게 되면 응원봉의 무대 연출이 달라질 수 있으니 주의해 주시기 바랍니다. - 공연 도중 응원봉의 전원이 꺼지지 않도록, 공연 전 배터리 잔량을 확인해 주시기 바랍니다. - 공연장에서 무선 컨트롤 팬라이트 서포트 센터를 운영할 예정입니다. [앱 이용을 위한 필수 접근 권한 안내] 앱과 응원봉의 원활한 이용을 위하여 아래 권한을 필요로 합니다. ※ 안내 팝업이 나타나면 [허용] 버튼을 눌러 주시기 바랍니다. - 저장 공간: 공연정보 저장을 위해 사용 - 전화: 기기의 인증 상태를 유지하기 위해 사용 - 블루투스: 응원봉 연결을 위해 사용 - 위치: 블루투스 연결을 위해 사용

Screenshots

UPICK4 screens
Fanlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fanlight at 2.3 against UPICK's 1.1. Fanlight also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). UPICK's advantage is ratings volume (577 vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fanlight holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UPICK has 577 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Fanlight's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UPICK ships an update fortnightly, Fanlight daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UPICK versus Fanlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUPICKFanlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.1 (577 ratings)2.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings577 — better3
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAHEAD KoreaFANLIGHT Co., Ltd

Customer experience

UPICK

All ratings577 ratings
Positive2.8%
Neutral0.2%
Negative97.1%
Written reviews339 reviews
Positive3.2%
Neutral0.6%
Negative96.2%

Fanlight

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

UPICK

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Voting system issues and irregularities

Requested features

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

Fanlight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

UPICK

One-time7
  • pink_zam_tier_1$0.99
  • pink_zam_tier_2$3.99
  • pink_zam_tier_3$7.99
Show 4 more
  • pink_zam_tier_4$20.00
  • pink_zam_tier_5$38.00
  • pink_zam_tier_6$69.99
  • Pink Zam - 30000P2 variants$104.99
None

Fanlight

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UPICK free?
UPICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Fanlight free?
Fanlight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UPICK or Fanlight?
Fanlight is rated higher. UPICK averages 1.1 out of 5 from 577 ratings, while Fanlight averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do UPICK or Fanlight have ads?
UPICK shows ads; Fanlight does not.
Which is updated more often, UPICK or Fanlight?
UPICK ships an update fortnightly, and Fanlight daily. Most recently, UPICK was updated on October 25, 2026 and Fanlight on October 21, 2026.

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