Comparison

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP vs STEPIN

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

Head to head
About

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

Engage with your favorite K-pop group through a rhythm game. Collect cards, play their songs, and compete with fans worldwide. Unlock exclusive content and enjoy interactive features.

Highlights
  • Play STAYC's songs
  • Collect weekly updated theme cards
  • Compete in weekly leagues
  • Challenge world records
  • Unlock exclusive live themes
  • Experience artist voice combinations
Features
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"STAYC was only the beginning. Now UNCHILD enters the chat. Three years later, SUPERSTAR HIGH UP is back — and better than ever. One chance to lock in your superstar moment! The visuals hit different. The rhythm's unmatched. Dive in and secure your bias's theme." -------- [Un-Bound] A Whole New Superstar Era - "All your biases. One stage." - April 23 — STAYC and UNCHILD together for the first time. The Superstar universe just leveled up. [Un-Border] Your Bias, Your Way - "Your artist. Your style. No limits." - All-new customization events are coming. - Design your own card frames and craft an artist space that's completely yours. [Un-Limited] Limited Themes. Unlimited Want. - "If you know, you know. Only here." - Score exclusive theme cards you literally can't get anywhere else. Your collection deserves it. [Un-Locked] New Music. No Wait. - UNCHILD's freshest tracks are live — hit play and ride the rhythm from day one. --------------------- [Smartphone App Permissions Guide] The app requests the following permissions to provide its services. [Required Permissions] - Photos/Videos/Files: To save game data to storage - External Storage Read/Write: To store various game settings and cache music data - Phone: Required for ad tracking analytics and generating push notification tokens - Wi-Fi Connection Info: To check Wi-Fi connection and display a notification when downloading additional data - ID: Required for creating and verifying user accounts [Optional Permissions] Notifications: To receive informational and promotional push notifications from the app. * You can use the app without granting optional permissions. * Some features may not function properly if optional permissions are not granted. [How to Revoke Permissions] Go to Settings > Select the app to revoke permissions ※ If notes are not scrolling smoothly during gameplay, please check "Low Quality" under [Settings] > [Display Settings]. ※ SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is free to play, but charges may apply for certain in-app purchases. ---------------- SUPERSTAR HIGHUP Game Inquiries Link: https://superstarseries.zendesk.com/hc/en-us ----

About

STEPIN

Engage in K-Pop dance battles and challenges using real-time AI motion tracking. Compete globally for prizes, practice with neon guides, and receive AI-evaluated scores. Share your performances privately with silhouette videos and connect with a worldwide dance community.

Highlights
  • AI motion tracking for dance evaluation
  • K-Pop dance tournaments with prizes
  • Random Play Dance and Challenge modes
  • AI-evaluated dance scores and rankings
  • Silhouette video for private sharing
  • Global K-Pop dance community
Features
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Dance to K-pop, get scored by AI and battle dancers around the world! STEPIN uses real-time motion tracking AI to compare your moves with the original choreography and score them. All you need is your phone camera. ■ Real-time 1:1 Dance Battles - Send a challenge to a friend and battle live on the same song. - Use boosts, win and climb the rankings. ■ K-pop Dance Tournaments with Prizes - Survival Cut, Group Stage and the main bracket: compete with dancers worldwide. - Join official tournaments hosted by artists, agencies and brands. ■ AI Dance Score & Rankings - The closer you match the original choreo, the higher you score. Top the song rankings and the Hall of Fame. ■ Random Play Dance · Challenge · Practice - Warm up with Random Play Dance, take on challenges and practice part by part. - Learn faster with our 3D character guide Tebi and the neon guide. ■ Video Editing Made for Dancers - Decorate your videos with AI backgrounds, shadows, beauty, themes, stickers, text and badges. - Post them to the feed or keep them in your archive. ■ Your Dance Profile - Create a photo card with AI avatars and backgrounds. - Discover your style with Dance DNA, collect achievement badges and level up your frame. ■ Global K-pop Dance Community - Watch, like and comment on dance videos from around the world and follow your favorite dancers. □ Get closer with STEPIN - TikTok: @stepin.official / @stepin.kpopdance - Instagram: @stepin.official - YouTube: @stepin.official Support: stepin.cs@sidewalkplay.com Homepage: https://www.stepin.ai/ Terms of Service: https://legal.stepin.ai/en/service Privacy Policy: https://legal.stepin.ai/en/privacy

Screenshots

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP4 screens
STEPIN4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SUPERSTAR HIGHUP at 87% against STEPIN's 34%. SUPERSTAR HIGHUP also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and ratings volume (566 vs 56). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. SUPERSTAR HIGHUP sells 192 one-off in-app purchases and STEPIN sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUPERSTAR HIGHUP has 566 ratings behind it against 56, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of SUPERSTAR HIGHUP's written reviews are positive against 34% of STEPIN's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP ships an update every 2 weeks, STEPIN weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP versus STEPIN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUPERSTAR HIGHUPSTEPIN
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (566 ratings) — better3.1 (56 ratings)
Positive reviews87.3% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings566 — better56
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB352 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDalcomsoft, Inc.Sidewalk Entertainment

Customer experience

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

All ratings556 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative6.4%

STEPIN

All ratings56 ratings
Positive48.2%
Neutral14.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral23.9%
Negative41.8%

User reviews

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

From 566 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎶 Accurate STAYC songs
  • 👍 Fun rhythm game experience
  • 🎨 Attractive STAYC-themed visuals
  • 🤩 Allows players to challenge STAYC songs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Sound issues (no audio)
  • 🔧 Tiles/gameplay need updating
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

STEPIN

From 56 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging app
  • 💡 Good for learning dances
  • 👍 Great song selection
  • 👍 Potential for future growth
  • 👍 Good for beginners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inaccurate grading system
  • 🐛 Camera flips/video issues
  • 🐛 Confusing interface
  • 🐛 Expensive fees/coins
  • 🐛 App freezes/crashes

Bugs and requests

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues with Dalcom account
  • Challenges not counting properly

Requested features

2 requests
  • Superstar games for other K-pop groups (GIDLE, Dreamcatcher, etc.)
  • Full song versions instead of just verses

STEPIN

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Outline person feature annoys users
  • No orange button for practice mode
  • Grading system is not accurate
  • Camera flips/video shows all misses
  • Own dance uploading system is invisible
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  • Screen is black when trying to dance
  • Challenge option doesn't work
  • App freezes a lot
  • Videos don't post or get deleted
  • Detects dancing skills inaccurately
  • App logs users out frequently
  • Takes long to start a dance, pauses/exits game
  • Practice mode is confusing/doesn't work
  • App glitches out of dances after using diamonds
  • Heart system is not working correctly
  • Neon K-pop dancer doesn't always dance the original trend
  • New update makes loading slower
  • Song continues playing from feed after returning to film
  • Covers don't load properly
  • Practice videos removed
  • App kicks users out when trying to play a song
  • App shows loading screen and never opens
  • App freezes and doesn't detect movement
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Dances are not mirrored
  • Camera is flipped on iPad
  • Challenge scores don't appear on leaderboard
  • Tutorial won't let user fit into neon outline
  • App crashes upon loading after signing in with Apple ID
  • App requires agreement to share personal information to proceed

Requested features

11 requests
  • Turn outline person on/off
  • Easier songs/choreography for newbies
  • Option to practice specific song parts (chorus, intro, verse)
  • More songs from older generation K-pop groups
  • iPad full screen support
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  • Fix mirrored dance moves
  • Add practice videos back
  • Allow practice without grading/posting
  • More chances to dance per day without payment
  • Fix nickname change bug
  • Allow users to skip tutorial without uploading video

In-app purchases

192 purchases

SUPERSTAR HIGHUP

One-time192
  • First Step Package$0.99
  • INTRO Package$0.99
  • INTRO PACKAGE$0.99
Show 189 more
  • [SIEUN] Birthday A Grade Card$0.99
  • Surprise Diamond Box$1.99
  • Limited Theme Event Premium$1.99
  • 250501promotion1dayrandomdia$1.99
  • 250501promotion1dayrandombox$1.99
  • 250401somrandomboxrandombox$1.99
  • Christmas Gift Package Ⅰ$1.99
  • 241017dailyboost$1.99
  • 241017chain1$1.99
  • 241017dailycard$1.99
  • Chuseok Diamonds Lucky Box$1.99
  • Put Fillings in$1.99
  • Growth Support RP Package$2.99
  • 2023 Limited Theme Package$2.99
  • LIMITED UP BOX I$2.99
  • 241017dailylt$2.99
  • SSSC Package 76$2.99
  • Welcome Teddy Bear Package$2.99
  • Welcome TEENFRESH Package$2.99
  • Welcome STAYDOM Package$2.99
  • 39 Diamond$3.39
  • Decoration Special Package$3.49
  • Big Chocolate Box$3.99
  • BONUS Lucky Diamond Random Box$3.99
  • Limited Theme Event Prism Pack$3.99
  • ORIGINAL UP BOX I$3.99
  • Multi-up Card *2$3.99
  • sepsepcial$3.99
  • Limited Theme Premium Pack 10$4.99
  • First time! 124 Diamonds$4.99
  • 62 Diamond$5.29
  • SSSC Package 2$5.99
  • SSSC Package 6$5.99
  • 250417weeklyweekdaylimiteda$5.99
  • Multi-up Card *3$5.99
  • 247 Starter Package$6.99
  • Let it go Starter Package$6.99
  • Never easy Starter Package$6.99
  • Drive on Starter Package$6.99
  • blah blah Starter Package$6.99
  • my love Starter Package$6.99
  • Fell in love Starter Package$6.99
  • 250417returnltlimiteda$6.99
  • Twenty [EXTRA] Starter Package$6.99
  • BOY #3 Starter Package$6.99
  • 250417weeklyweekdayppackbundle$6.99
  • only one Starter Package$6.99
  • 250417stationarymultiup4$6.99
  • 250515newsstarter_a$6.99
  • 250508newsstarter$6.99
  • 250430newdotdotstarter$6.99
  • 250411birthdayyooncake$6.99
  • 250411birthdayyoonbox$6.99
  • 250417newmetamorphstarter$6.99
  • 250320artistmarchisa$6.99
  • 250403newsstarter$6.99
  • 250320news1starter$6.99
  • 250310birthdaysumincake$6.99
  • 250313newseejstarter$6.99
  • 250310birthdaysuminbox$6.99
  • 250306newdotdotstarter$6.99
  • teenfreshiffyyostarter$6.99
  • metamorphlalalastarter$6.99
  • dotdotwewerestarter$6.99
  • metamorphisaynadastarter$6.99
  • isacake$6.99
  • dotdotimcallingyoustarter$6.99
  • isabox$6.99
  • metamorphdoodoostarter$6.99
  • dotdotstarlightstarter$6.99
  • metamorphflexingstarter$6.99
  • weneedlittlebitstarter$6.99
  • jcake$6.99
  • jbox$6.99
  • teenfreshbemadinstarter$6.99
  • metamophmysweetstarter$6.99
  • teenfreshtakemyhandstarter$6.99
  • dotdotgummybearstarter$6.99
  • teenwepopstarter$6.99
  • dotdotbabyilovestarter$6.99
  • dotdotgptstarter$6.99
  • metamorphiminlovestarter$6.99
  • metamorphfallinlovestarter$6.99
  • Welcome Growth Pack$6.99
  • Welcome Currency Pack$6.99
  • metamophfindmestarter$6.99
  • Chuseok Yutnori Set$6.99
  • metmorphtrobulemstarter$6.99
  • seppremium$6.99
  • metamorphicfancycarstarter$6.99
  • metamorphicbeautybomstarter$6.99
  • SSSC Package 10$6.99
  • SSSC Birthday Package 2$6.99
  • BEAT MY LOVE Starter Package$7.49
  • 2 L0VE Starter Package$7.49
  • I LIKE IT [EXTRA] Starter Package$7.49
  • UNCHILD Starter Package$7.49
  • Decoration Weekly Package$7.49
  • Let it go Update Package$8.99
  • Drive on Update Package$8.99
  • blah blah Update Celebration$8.99
  • 250508newsupdate$8.99
  • 250430remetamorphupdate$8.99
  • 250306newdotdotupdate$8.99
  • dotdotgptupdate$8.99
  • metamorphfallinloveupdate$8.99
  • metamophfindmeupdate$8.99
  • metamorphicfancycarupdate$8.99
  • Saturday Package 2$8.99
  • SSSC Package 3$8.99
  • SSSC Package 7$8.99
  • Tuesday Package 1$8.99
  • FINALE Package$9.49
  • 120 Diamond$9.89
  • Let it go Profile Set$9.99
  • Christmas Power Up Package$9.99
  • megacurrency1$9.99
  • SSSC Package 47$9.99
  • SSSC Package 18$11.99
  • J Prism Package$11.99
  • SEEUN Prism Pack$11.99
  • 250313birthdaysuminprism$11.99
  • isaprism$11.99
  • jbirthdaycake$11.99
  • SSSC Package 28$11.99
  • SSSC Package 72$11.99
  • SSSC Package 70$11.99
  • Eclipse package$12.99
  • Limited Theme Premium Pack 30$12.99
  • Limited Theme Prism Pack 10$12.99
  • SSSC Premium Pass 8$12.99
  • SEEUN Raffle Package #1$13.99
  • SSSC Package 33$14.99
  • Merry Christmas Package$14.99
  • jbirthstone$14.99
  • SSSC Premium Pass 9$14.99
  • SSSC Premium Pass 6$14.99
  • SSSC Package 73$14.99
  • SSSC Package 34$17.99
  • SSSC Package 8$19.99
  • 247 Special Package$19.99
  • Let it go Special Package$19.99
  • Premium Pass$19.99
  • Never easy Special Package$19.99
  • Drive on Special Package$19.99
  • blah blah Special Package$19.99
  • Fell in love Special Package$19.99
  • 2 L0VE Special Package$19.99
  • SAME SAME [EXTRA] Special Package$19.99
  • I LIKE IT [EXTRA] Special Package$19.99
  • UNCHILD Special Package$19.99
  • ASAP [EXTRA] Special Package$19.99
  • BOY #3 Special Package$19.99
  • Boy #2 Special Package$19.99
  • 250515newsspecial_a$19.99
  • 250508newsspecial$19.99
  • 250320news1special$19.99
  • 250306newdotdotspecial$19.99
  • teenfreshiffyyospecial$19.99
  • dotdotwewerespecial$19.99
  • dotdotstarlightspecial$19.99
  • teenfreshbemadinlovespecial$19.99
  • currency1$19.99
  • metamophmysweetspecial$19.99
  • dotdotgummybearspecial$19.99
  • dotdotoriginalstarpass$19.99
  • dotdotbabyilovespecial$19.99
  • dotdotgptspecial$19.99
  • metamophfindmespecial$19.99
  • metmorphtrobulemspecial$19.99
  • metamorphicfancycarspecial$19.99
  • metamorphicbeautybomspecial$19.99
  • SSSC Package 12$19.99
  • SSSC Package 21$19.99
  • SSSC Package 48$19.99
  • SSSC Limited Theme Package 8$19.99
  • SSSC Package 4$19.99
  • Premium Pass$22.99
  • 1st Day Special Currency Package$22.99
  • sepcurrency$22.99
  • Premium Pass2 variants$23.49
  • 2401Dark Chocolate Package$24.99
  • 375 Diamond$29.49
  • Premium Pass2310$29.99
  • 23XMAS Premium Pass$29.99
  • Christmas Rudolph Package$29.99
  • 241017popup2$29.99
  • SSSC Package 46$29.99
  • SSSC Package 25$69.99
17 purchases

STEPIN

One-time17
  • Energy Bundle S$0.99
  • Small Diamond Bundle$0.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_S$0.99
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  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_S$0.99
  • 1 Package$1.00
  • Energy Bundle M$1.99
  • Energy Bundle L$4.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_M$4.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_M$4.99
  • Medium Diamond Bundle$4.99
  • Energy Bundle XL$9.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_L$9.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_L$9.99
  • FIRST_48HOURS_BUNDLE_DIAMONDXL$49.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XL$49.99
  • FIRST48HOUR_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XXL$99.99
  • FIRST_BUNDLE_DIAMOND_XXL$99.99

Questions

Is SUPERSTAR HIGHUP free?
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEPIN free?
STEPIN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SUPERSTAR HIGHUP or STEPIN?
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP is rated higher. SUPERSTAR HIGHUP averages 4.9 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while STEPIN averages 3.1 from 56 ratings.
Do SUPERSTAR HIGHUP or STEPIN have ads?
Both SUPERSTAR HIGHUP and STEPIN show ads.
Which is updated more often, SUPERSTAR HIGHUP or STEPIN?
SUPERSTAR HIGHUP ships an update every 2 weeks, and STEPIN weekly. Most recently, SUPERSTAR HIGHUP was updated on October 30, 2026 and STEPIN on October 30, 2026.

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