# Idol Livestream vs YoYa Sparkle

Idol Livestream and YoYa Sparkle both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of YoYa Sparkle's written reviews are positive against 41% of Idol Livestream's. YoYa Sparkle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Idol Livestream sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and YoYa Sparkle sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idol Livestream against 4.8 for YoYa Sparkle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.8K and 27K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Idol Livestream's written reviews are positive against 84% of YoYa Sparkle's.

Idol Livestream ships an update every 5 weeks, YoYa Sparkle every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idol Livestream | YoYa Sparkle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-livestream-doll-dress-up/id6743834146/reviews) | **[4.8 (27K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoya-sparkle-style-pop/id6751027552/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.8K | **27K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.2% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#189** |
| Size | 393 MB | 837 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Superboost Soft Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879733249) | [YoYa Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576329884) |

## What reviewers say

### Idol Livestream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idol-livestream-doll-dress-up/id6743834146)

Become a trending streamer by styling your doll for live shows. Explore a vast wardrobe of outfits, hairstyles, and accessories to create diverse looks. Compete in fashion battles to become the top stylist and livestream queen.

**Highlights:** Doll styling and dress-up, Livestream simulation, Vast wardrobe of fashion items, Diverse themes and looks, Fashion styling battles, Doll customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Enjoyable game
- 🤩 Best game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 😡 Ads never go away
- 🤯 Ads every minute
- 🙄 Ads interrupt gameplay
- 🤢 Inappropriate ads for kids

**Reported bugs**

- Locked content despite paid subscription
- Game is virtually unplayable due to ads

**Requested features**

- Fix the ad issues
- Improve overall gameplay experience


### YoYa Sparkle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yoya-sparkle-style-pop/id6751027552)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Design unique fashion looks, customize every detail of your avatar's style, and share your creations to become a fashion star. This app lets you set trends and dominate the style scene with your own designs.

**Highlights:** Design custom outfits, Customize avatar details, Style for fashion shows, Create unique looks, Share creations in-game, Set fashion trends

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Interstitial Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| yoya sparkle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Interstitial Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| yoya sparkle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP Monthly Card | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Prem Month Card | $19.99 | one-time |
| Prem Month Card | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack5 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack6 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Dress up and look pretty
- 🎨 Lots of customization options
- 👍 Fun and engaging fashion game
- 🎨 Expresses outfit choices well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Too many ads
- 🔒 Accidentally clicked character and can't change it
- 🎶 Annoying song when changing avatar

**Reported bugs**

- Ads glitch causing non-stop ads
- Game doesn't work without Wi-Fi

**Requested features**

- Remove all ads
- Allow changing avatar after selection
- Add paid ad-free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idol Livestream free?

Idol Livestream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is YoYa Sparkle free?

YoYa Sparkle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idol Livestream or YoYa Sparkle?

YoYa Sparkle is rated higher. Idol Livestream averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while YoYa Sparkle averages 4.8 from 27K ratings.

### Do Idol Livestream or YoYa Sparkle have ads?

Idol Livestream shows ads; YoYa Sparkle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idol Livestream or YoYa Sparkle?

Idol Livestream ships an update every 5 weeks, and YoYa Sparkle every 10 days. Most recently, Idol Livestream was updated on September 24, 2026 and YoYa Sparkle on September 24, 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.*