# 口袋48 vs Vae+

The clearest difference is rating: Vae+ at 4.8 against 口袋48's 3.2. Vae+ also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 48%). 口袋48's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (430 vs 29). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 口袋48 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Vae+ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vae+ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 口袋48 has 430 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of 口袋48's written reviews are positive against 78% of Vae+'s.

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, Vae+ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 口袋48 | Vae+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (430 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48/id669382658/reviews) | **[4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vae-plus-app/id1139101017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **430** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **77.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996888564) | [Chengdu shyness move Cultural media Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742523986) |

## What reviewers say

### 口袋48

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48/id669382658)

This is the official social application for the SNH48 GROUP. It serves as a platform for fans to connect with their favorite idols and engage with exclusive content.

**Highlights:** Official SNH48 GROUP social platform, Connect with idols, Exclusive content access, Fan engagement

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 口袋48一个月会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 320只鸡腿 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48三个月会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 620只鸡腿 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48卡用户六个月会员 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48六个月会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48卡用户十二个月会员 | $26.99 | one-time |
| 1460只鸡腿 | $30.99 | one-time |
| 口袋48十二个月会员 | $33.99 | one-time |
| 3420只鸡腿 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative features
- 🔒 Secure and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📵 Lack of notifications and updates
- 🤔 Confusing UI changes

**Reported bugs**

- Constant app crashes and freezes
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Broken live streaming and playback
- Disappearing user data and content

**Requested features**

- Restore previous UI design
- Add direct messaging and group chat
- Improve live streaming and video playback
- Implement dark mode option


### Vae+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vae-plus-app/id1139101017)

This is the official fan platform for a popular artist, offering exclusive content, news, and direct interaction. Connect with other fans, stay updated on schedules, and explore official merchandise. Engage with the artist through comments and personalized greetings.

**Highlights:** Exclusive news and official updates, Event schedules and participation, Fan community interaction, Official merchandise store, Personalized artist greetings, Fan achievement system

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 一捧松果 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月VIP | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5周年礼品卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 一盒松果 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5周年礼品卡 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 一袋松果 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12个月（360天） | $13.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP | $17.99 | one-time |
| 一桶松果 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 口袋48 free?

口袋48 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Vae+ free?

Vae+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 口袋48 or Vae+?

Vae+ is rated higher. 口袋48 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 430 ratings, while Vae+ averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do 口袋48 or Vae+ have ads?

Neither 口袋48 nor Vae+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 口袋48 or Vae+?

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, and Vae+ every 2 months. Most recently, 口袋48 was updated on September 24, 2026 and Vae+ on July 4, 2026.

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