# 口袋48 vs Plus Chat for K

The clearest difference is rating: 口袋48 at 3.2 against Plus Chat for K's 2.0. 口袋48 also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 19%) and ratings volume (433 vs 68). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 口袋48 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Plus Chat for K sells 31 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

口袋48 holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 口袋48 has 433 ratings behind it against 68, 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 19% of Plus Chat for K's.

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, Plus Chat for K every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 口袋48 | Plus Chat for K |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/48/id669382658/reviews)** | [2.0 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | **48.2% of reviews** | 19.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 273 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Star48 Culture&Media Co.Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996888564) | [CJ ENM Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/366509413) |

## 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


### Plus Chat for K

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plus-chat-for-k-pop/id6446480483)

Connect with your favorite K-POP artists and fellow fans. Get exclusive news, read artist stories, and send private messages. Share your passion and access artist content all in one place.

**Highlights:** Artist communities, Private messaging, Artist news feed, Exclusive content access, Fan feed for sharing, New community updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (31)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LIMELIGHT 1 Ticket | $3.99 | per month |
| 8TURN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| BEBE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| MANNEQUEEN 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| 1MILLION 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| MODYSSEY 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| FLARE U 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Isaac Hong 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| JANGHANEUM 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| izna 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE Group Chat (1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| ONE PACT 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| WAY BETTER 1 Ticket(1Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| iKON 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 1MILLION 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| 8TURN 2 Ticket(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ALPHA DRIVE ONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| ONE PACT 2 Tickets(1Month) | $6.90 | per month |
| iKON 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| 8TURN 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 3 Tickets(1Month) | $9.59 | per month |
| BEBE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 4 Tickets(1Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| iKON 6 Tickets(1Month) | $26.95 | per month |
| ZEROBASEONE 9 Tickets(1Month) | $32.95 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 口袋48 free?

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

### Is Plus Chat for K free?

Plus Chat for K is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 口袋48 or Plus Chat for K?

口袋48 is rated higher. 口袋48 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while Plus Chat for K averages 2.0 from 68 ratings.

### Do 口袋48 or Plus Chat for K have ads?

Neither 口袋48 nor Plus Chat for K shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 口袋48 or Plus Chat for K?

口袋48 ships an update fortnightly, and Plus Chat for K every 3 weeks. Most recently, 口袋48 was updated on October 21, 2026 and Plus Chat for K on October 22, 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.*