# Plus Chat for K vs LiNC(링크)

The clearest difference is rating: LiNC(링크) at 3.1 against Plus Chat for K's 2.0. LiNC(링크) also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 19%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Plus Chat for K's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 15). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plus Chat for K sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month 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 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 15 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Plus Chat for K's written reviews are positive against 53% of LiNC(링크)'s.

Plus Chat for K ships an update every 3 weeks, LiNC(링크) every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus Chat for K | LiNC(링크) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483/reviews) | **[3.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linc/id6467824343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | **52.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 208 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CJ ENM Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366509413) | [STAYGE Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090462838) |

## What reviewers say

### Plus Chat for K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483)

Connect with your favorite K-pop artists through exclusive content, private messages, and behind-the-scenes updates. Discover original content, shop official merchandise, and get closer to your idols than ever before.

**Highlights:** Exclusive artist content, Private messages with idols, Behind-the-scenes updates, Original fan-made content, Official merchandise shop, Artist news aggregation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIMELIGHT 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| 8TURN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| BEBE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| MANNEQUEEN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| 1MILLION 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| MODYSSEY 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| FLARE U 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Isaac Hong 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| JANGHANEUM 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| izna 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE Group Chat (1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ONE PACT 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| WAY BETTER 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 1MILLION 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Ticket(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ONE PACT 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| iKON 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| 8TURN 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| iKON 6 Tickets(1Month) | $26.95 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 9 Tickets(1Month) | $32.95 | per month |


### 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 Plus Chat for K free?

Plus Chat for K 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, Plus Chat for K or LiNC(링크)?

LiNC(링크) is rated higher. Plus Chat for K averages 2.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while LiNC(링크) averages 3.1 from 15 ratings.

### Do Plus Chat for K or LiNC(링크) have ads?

Neither Plus Chat for K nor LiNC(링크) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus Chat for K or LiNC(링크)?

Plus Chat for K ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiNC(링크) every 9 days. Most recently, Plus Chat for K was updated on October 30, 2026 and LiNC(링크) on October 30, 2026.

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