# Pago Live vs Hapoo Star

The clearest difference is rating: Hapoo Star at 5.0 against Pago Live's 3.2. Hapoo Star also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15). Pago Live's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pago Live sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and Hapoo Star sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hapoo Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 3 respectively.

Pago Live ships an update fortnightly, Hapoo Star every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pago Live | Hapoo Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pago-live/id6473383870/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapoo-star/id6748106997/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 182 MB | 299 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BITEMAN ENTERTAINMENT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788277598) | [Guangzhou Kumai Hudong Entertainment Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824359811) |

## What reviewers say

### Pago Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pago-live/id6473383870)

Discover trending short dramas, connect with people who share your interests, and play mini-games. This app offers bite-sized stories updated daily, lively chat rooms, and a safe environment for making new friends and engaging in conversations.

**Highlights:** Watch trending short dramas, Daily new episode updates, Chat and connect in lively rooms, Play mini-games like Ludo and Spy, Nearby user discovery, Privacy verification tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer Pack 1 | $0.29 | one-time |
| Special offer Pack 4 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Red Packet 3,000 gold | $0.49 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 3,000 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Activity Pack A | $0.59 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 650 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack - 3,000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 18,500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special offer Pack 5 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 3250 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack - 15,000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Activity Pack B | $4.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 10 Levels | $5.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 6500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer Pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack - 32,500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 105,000 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Purchase 50 Levels | $23.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 21000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack - 100,000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Activity Pack C | $29.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 35000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Red Packet 375,000 gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Recharge gold 70000 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Hapoo Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hapoo-star/id6748106997)

Engage in live audio conversations and discover communities based on your interests. Create your own audio rooms instantly to connect with others through voice, fostering authentic, pressure-free interactions without the need for cameras.

**Highlights:** Live audio rooms, Instant room creation, Discover rooms by interest, Voice-only connections, Connect with global users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100100 | $1.00 | one-time |
| 500500 | $5.00 | one-time |
| 1010000 | $10.00 | one-time |
| vip1 | $15.00 | one-time |
| vip2 | $50.00 | one-time |
| vip3 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pago Live free?

Pago Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hapoo Star free?

Hapoo Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pago Live or Hapoo Star?

Hapoo Star is rated higher. Pago Live averages 3.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Hapoo Star averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pago Live or Hapoo Star have ads?

Pago Live shows ads; Hapoo Star does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pago Live or Hapoo Star?

Pago Live ships an update fortnightly, and Hapoo Star every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pago Live was updated on October 24, 2026 and Hapoo Star on October 25, 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.*