Comparison

Love Idol Maker vs SUPERSTAR WAKEONE

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

Head to head
About

Love Idol Maker

Manage a talent agency and train aspiring idols to become global stars. Engage in various activities like auditions, concerts, and personal broadcasting to build their careers and fandom.

Highlights
  • Nurture and manage idols
  • Solve idol problems
  • Engage in personal activities (auditions, movies)
  • Release albums and hold concerts
  • Participate in contests and fashion shows
  • Stock investment and pop-up stores
Features
Currently charting
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You can play without an internet connection. Detailed Description Competition victories, thunderous applause, trophies piling up. The life of a prodigy recognized by everyone around me. But what thrilled me more than trophies was the sound of a distortion-soaked guitar. Empty seats, mounting bills. Chasing a dream that made my heart race came at a harsh price. Then, at my lowest point, I met six idol trainees, each shining with her own unique color. Become the passionate producer of aspiring idols and help them become brilliant stars who shine brightest on stage. Idol Training - Train a variety of attributes, including Vocal, Dance, Acting, Stamina, and Intellect. Idol Styling - Use a variety of items to create a unique style for each artist. Agency Facilities - Build and expand various facilities, including dormitories, practice rooms, and concert halls. Agency Staff Management - Hire and train staff in various fields, including architects, publicists, managers, and stylists. Idol Dormitory - Decorate the dormitory with a variety of furnishings, giving your artists a place to relax and recover from fatigue. Idol Business Activities - Release music in a variety of genres, from rock to dance. - Hold a variety of performances, from domestic concerts to world tours, and expand your fanbase at home and abroad. - Appear in commercials, movies, dramas, and other productions to earn appearance fees. - Open pop-up stores and create and sell merchandise for each artist to generate profits. Challenges and Glory - Earn recognition for your achievements, receive invitations to various award ceremonies, and collect trophies. - Take on a variety of objectives, including promotion missions, artist missions, shareholder missions, and fandom quests. - Showcase your artists' hidden athletic talents at the annual idol sports festival, featuring archery, track and field, bowling, and more.

About

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE

Engage with K-POP artists ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er through a global rhythm game. Collect artist theme cards, enjoy regular song updates, and compete with fans worldwide. Participate in exclusive events for special prizes.

Highlights
  • Play K-POP songs in a rhythm game
  • Collect artist theme cards
  • Regular song updates
  • Global multiplayer challenges
  • Exclusive in-app content and events
  • Win special prizes
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Global rhythm game SUPERSTAR meets the new wave of K-POP, WAKEONE! Join the journey of ZEROBASEONE and Kep1er at your fingertips! Play WAKEONE artists' songs in a rhythm game! • Enjoy regular updates of the songs, from the debut tracks to the latest hits! • Play with fans from all around the globe and challenge your skills. Collect special moments of your favorite artists! • Artist theme cards capture their brightest moments! • Collect unique photo cards with one-of-a-kind designs. Experience the exclusivity of SUPERSTAR WAKEONE! • Don't miss the exclusive content that is only available in SUPERSTAR! • Participate in exciting events for a chance to win special prizes. ===== [Access Permission Information] When using the app, access to the following services is requested. [Required Access Permission] - Photo/Video/File: To save game progress on your device. - Music and Audio: Needed for storing settings and caching music data. - Phone: Used for ad tracking and push notifications. [Optional Access Permission] - Notifications: Required to receive informational and promotional push notifications from the game. ※ You can use the app without agreeing to optional permissions. ※ Without optional permissions, some features may not function properly. [How to Withdraw Permissions] - Go to Settings > Select the app > Revoke permission. ※ If notes are not coming down smoothly during gameplay, please check ""Low"" in the [Settings] under the [Display Settings] option. ※ SUPERSTAR WAKEONE is free to play, but in-app purchases for certain items may incur charges. ===== [Developer Information] support.wakeone@dalcomsoft.com 35, Seolleung-ro 93-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 06151 [More information about SUPERSTAR] Official X: @SuperStar_GL

Screenshots

Love Idol Maker4 screens
SUPERSTAR WAKEONE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SUPERSTAR WAKEONE at Free against Love Idol Maker's $4.99. SUPERSTAR WAKEONE also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (49% vs 24%). Love Idol Maker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On in-app purchases, monetization model, chart position 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

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE is free to download; Love Idol Maker costs $4.99 up front. Love Idol Maker sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SUPERSTAR WAKEONE sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUPERSTAR WAKEONE has 1K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Love Idol Maker's written reviews are positive against 49% of SUPERSTAR WAKEONE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Love Idol Maker ships an update weekly, SUPERSTAR WAKEONE fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Love Idol Maker versus SUPERSTAR WAKEONE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLove Idol MakerSUPERSTAR WAKEONE
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews23.5% of reviews48.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#141#80 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB442 MB
Age rating12+4+
Developerkim junghyunDalcomsoft, Inc.

Customer experience

Love Idol Maker

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive23.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative64.7%

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE

All ratings999 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive48.9%
Neutral16.2%
Negative34.9%

Bugs and requests

Love Idol Maker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay
  • Inability to register Australian phone numbers for events
  • Missing card images in the store

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more Kep1er songs
  • Increase headphone limit
  • Improve card upgrade system
  • Add more difficulty options

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Love Idol Maker

One-time10
  • STAR X 20$4.99
  • star coin x 20$4.99
  • STAR COIN X 44$9.99
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  • STAR X 44$9.99
  • newstaffpackage (50% off)$9.99
  • producerpackage (55% off)$19.99
  • STAR X 235$49.99
  • STAR COIN X 235$49.99
  • STAR X 594$99.99
  • STAR COIN X 594$99.99
10 purchases

SUPERSTAR WAKEONE

One-time10
  • 120 Diamonds$0.99
  • First time! 240 Diamonds$0.99
  • 650 Diamonds$4.99
Show 7 more
  • First time! 1,300 Diamonds$4.99
  • First Step Package$5.99
  • 1800 Diamonds$11.99
  • First time! 3,600 Diamonds$11.99
  • monthly Premium Pass$17.99
  • Open Special Star Pass$22.99
  • 4000 Diamonds$22.99

Questions

Is Love Idol Maker free?
Love Idol Maker costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SUPERSTAR WAKEONE free?
SUPERSTAR WAKEONE is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Love Idol Maker or SUPERSTAR WAKEONE?
SUPERSTAR WAKEONE is rated higher. Love Idol Maker averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SUPERSTAR WAKEONE averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Love Idol Maker or SUPERSTAR WAKEONE have ads?
SUPERSTAR WAKEONE shows ads; Love Idol Maker does not.
Which is updated more often, Love Idol Maker or SUPERSTAR WAKEONE?
Love Idol Maker ships an update weekly, and SUPERSTAR WAKEONE fortnightly. Most recently, Love Idol Maker was updated on November 8, 2026 and SUPERSTAR WAKEONE on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Love Idol Maker or SUPERSTAR WAKEONE?
Love Idol Maker currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and SUPERSTAR WAKEONE at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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