# Plus Chat for K vs MAKESTAR

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plus Chat for K | MAKESTAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483/reviews)** | [1.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makestar/id6477535973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **19.2% of reviews** | 12.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 208 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CJ ENM Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366509413) | [Makestar Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148479147) |

## 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 |


### MAKESTAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makestar/id6477535973)

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.

**Highlights:** K-Culture hub, Artist content updates, Photo uploads, Notification settings

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plus Chat for K free?

Plus Chat for K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MAKESTAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plus Chat for K or MAKESTAR?

Plus Chat for K is rated higher. Plus Chat for K averages 2.0 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while MAKESTAR averages 1.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do Plus Chat for K or MAKESTAR have ads?

Neither Plus Chat for K nor MAKESTAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plus Chat for K or MAKESTAR?

Plus Chat for K ships an update every 3 weeks, and MAKESTAR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Plus Chat for K was updated on October 30, 2026 and MAKESTAR on October 27, 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.*