Plus Chat for K vs MAKESTAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Plus Chat for K
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.
- Exclusive artist content
- Private messages with idols
- Behind-the-scenes updates
- Original fan-made content
- Official merchandise shop
- Artist news aggregation
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Global Fan Community Platform, Plus Chat! Get closer to your bias than ever before. From private messages and behind photos to exclusive original contents, discover special experiences made just for fans. ▶ Get updates on your bias in one place! Catch all the latest content, updates, and news from the artists you love, all conveniently gathered on Plus Chat. ▶ Exclusive moments beyond social media Go beyond what you see on social media with exclusive behind photos, messages, and moments shared directly from your bias. Experience a more personal side of their everyday lives only on Plus Chat. ▶ Private messages with your bias Feel even closer to your favorite artist. From stories you’ve always wanted to hear to little moments from their day, share meaningful private conversations together. ▶ Original contents, made for fans From exclusive behind contents to members-only videos, enjoy special moments available only for fans. ▶ SHOP Albums, photobooks, light sticks, exclusive photocards, and more. Explore official merchandise of your bias with ease. [Mnet Plus Official Channels] - Website : https://www.mnetplus.world/ko - Twitter: @mnetplus - Instagram: @mnetplus_official - Threads: @mnetplus_official - Youtube: @MnetPlus - TikTok: @mnetplus_official [App Permissions] [Required Permissions] - Device, Device ID, App History: Used to identify app errors and improve service usability. [Optional Permissions] - Camera: photos and videos - Photos/Media/Files: upload profile images, attach photos to posts, and submit inquiries - Notifications: Receive service announcements and event notifications *Optional permissions are not required to use the service, but some features may be limited without access. [Terms of Service & Privacy Policy] - Terms of Service: https://bit.ly/4ft9yRJ - Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/4wT9C3i [Customer Support] https://bit.ly/4fJZoMk
MAKESTAR
Discover a vibrant hub for K-Culture enthusiasts. This app provides access to exclusive artist content and updates, allowing you to stay connected with your favorite Korean entertainment.
- K-Culture hub
- Artist content updates
- Photo uploads
- Notification settings
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K-Culture place that everyone visits first Meet MAKESTAR as a mobile app! Permission Information - Photos (Optional): Load photos from your photo library - Notifications (Optional): Artist content update notifications
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Plus Chat for K at 2.0 against MAKESTAR's 1.3. Plus Chat for K also leads on ratings volume (68 vs 12). MAKESTAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 40) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Plus Chat for K sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MAKESTAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Plus Chat for K holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plus Chat for K has 68 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Plus Chat for K's written reviews are positive against 12% of MAKESTAR's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Plus Chat for K | MAKESTAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (68 ratings) — better | 1.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews — better | 12.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 208 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CJ ENM Co., Ltd. | Makestar Co.,Ltd. |
Customer experience
Plus Chat for K
MAKESTAR
In-app purchases
Plus Chat for K
- LIMELIGHT 1 Ticket$3.991 Month
- 8TURN 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- BEBE 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
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- MANNEQUEEN 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- 1MILLION 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- MODYSSEY 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- FLARE U 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- Isaac Hong 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- iKON 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- JANGHANEUM 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- izna 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket(1Month)2 variants$3.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE Group Chat (1Month)$3.991 Month
- ONE PACT 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- WAY BETTER 1 Ticket(1Month)$3.991 Month
- iKON 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 8TURN 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 1MILLION 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- 8TURN 2 Ticket(1Month)$6.901 Month
- ALPHA DRIVE ONE 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$6.901 Month
- ONE PACT 2 Tickets(1Month)$6.901 Month
- iKON 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- 8TURN 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- BEBE 3 Tickets(1Month)$9.591 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$9.591 Month
- BEBE 4 Tickets(1Month)$15.991 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 4 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$15.991 Month
- iKON 6 Tickets(1Month)$26.951 Month
- ZEROBASEONE 9 Tickets(1Month)2 variants$32.951 Month
MAKESTAR
No in-app purchases
