MAKESTAR vs LINKU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
LINKU
Connect with artists through real-time translated video calls. This platform facilitates direct communication, breaking down language barriers for a seamless interactive experience.
- 1:1 video calls with artists
- Real-time translation
- Interactive artist platform
- Global artist connections
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아티스트와 1:1 로 영상통화를 실시간 통역을 통해 즐길 수 있는 플랫폼입니다.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: LINKU at 100% against MAKESTAR's 12%. LINKU also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). MAKESTAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. LINKU sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. MAKESTAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
MAKESTAR ships an update every 3 weeks, LINKU weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MAKESTAR | LINKU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makestar Co.,Ltd. | MINIRECORD Corp |
Customer experience
MAKESTAR
LINKU
In-app purchases
MAKESTAR
No in-app purchases
LINKU
- 10크레딧$5.99
- 20크레딧$11.99
- 50크레딧$29.99
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- 70크레딧$39.99
- 100크레딧$59.99
- 200크레딧$119.99
- 300크레딧$199.99
