SUPERSTAR SMTOWN vs NCT ZONE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN
Engage with your favorite K-POP artists' music in this rhythm game. Collect and upgrade artist cards to build powerful decks, compete in weekly leagues, and complete missions for rewards. Enjoy regular events tied to artist comebacks and concerts.
- Play SMTOWN artist songs
- Collect and upgrade artist cards
- Build custom card decks
- Compete in weekly leagues
- Complete daily missions
- Participate in events
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Global K-POP Rhythm Game The first game of SUPERSTAR Series! 'SUPERSTAR SMTOWN' where you can enjoy the song of SMTOWN artist as a mobile game! Receive various artists and sound sources -Please play the song of SMTOWN artists that are updated every week! My own card deck filled with a favorite theme card -Collect artist cards of various themes and fill in card decks! -In up to upgrade the collected cards and make R cards! Weekly League / SUPERSTAR League every week -Please participate in the Weekly League / SUPERSTAR League and enjoy ranking competition with global K-POP fan users! -You can get a higher score by strengthening your card! Enjoy 100 times 'SUPERSTAR SMTOWN' with missions and events -Clear a new mission every day and get rewards! -Meet the comeback of SMTOWN artists and the SUPERSTAR SMTOWN event with concerts! --------------------- [Guide to access rights to smartphone apps] When using the app, we are requesting access to the following services. [Required approach permission] -Photo/Video/File: To save game data in storage -Reading external repository, recording: Necessary to store various settings in the game and to store music data cache -Call: Necessary to analyze advertising tracking and create PUSH reception tokens -Wi-Fi connection information: When downloading additional data, it is necessary to check the Wi-Fi connection and send a guide message. -ID: Necessary for 'Creating and Confirmation of User Revision' [Selection approach permission] -Note: To receive information notifications and advertising PUSH notifications sent from the game app. * You can use the app without agreeing with the optional access rights. * It may be difficult to use some of the functions of the service when the optional approach. [How to withdraw access to access] Settings> Select the app and withdraw ※ If the notes do not come down smoothly when playing the game, please check the "Low " in the [Display Settings] option of [Settings]! ※ SUPERSTAR SMTOWN can be enjoyed for free, but the rate is charged when purchasing some paid items. ※ For other inquiries, please send it to support.superstar@dalcomsoft.com and we will do our best to consult. --------------------- Sweet Soft Game Inquiry related to SUPERSTAR SMTOWN support.superstar@dalcomsoft.com
NCT ZONE
Engage with your favorite K-pop idols in a unique game experience. Team up to battle nightmares, nurture relationships, collect exclusive content, and customize virtual spaces. Explore dream worlds and shape stories with the members.
- Team up with NCT members
- Purify nightmares in KWANGYA
- Nurture relationships with idols
- Collect exclusive selfie photocards
- Build and decorate NEOZONE
- Explore member dreams
- Shape personal stories
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Finally the new NCT game for NCTzen has launched! Team up with your favorite NCT member to purify nightmares in KWANGYA and restore NEOZONE! On this journey, you'll encounter various fun and exciting stories with each member. As you purify the nightmares, your bond with the members will also grow stronger! [My favorite NCT member] - Pick your favorite NCT member and begin your journey in NCT ZONE. As you nurture your chosen bias, you'll unlock game rewards. You can also interact with them on the lobby screen to see their reactions. - In the members’ room, build your relationship with the members through interactions and gifts. Additionally, you’ll have a chance to collect your bias's very rare selfie photocards by exploring different content! [Exclusive Photocards] - If you're curious about the various never-seen-before concepts of NCT members, come on over to the NCT Zone. Purify each of the nightmares in KWANGYA and collect captivating photocards of the members. [NEOZONE] - Oh, you guys are NCT CCOMAZ?! You can produce a variety of items needed to purify nightmares and help the members grow in NEOZONE! - Build adorable buildings and style the members in various outfits! - Collect CCOMAZ and make them dance together! - Decorate NEOZONE in your own way! The members do different actions depending on the building! [Dream in a Dream] - The Dream in a Dream is a mystical world in NCT ZONE where you can explore the dreams of NCT members. Within these dreams, you can encounter various episodes featuring the members. - What kind of story do you wish to weave with your bias? Shape diverse stories with the members through your personal choices within the Dream in a Dream! [Subscription Information] - This product is billed automatically every month from the first payment date until you cancel your subscription. - The monthly subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. - Subscription cancellation is possible through the iTunes account > Subscriptions menu. If you do not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the next payment date, your subscription may be renewed. Subscription cancellation policies follow the App Store cancellation policies. - Renewal will occur within 24 hours before the subscription period expires. You can check your purchase history at any time. - A refund can be requested within 7 days from the purchase date and can be processed through a 1:1 inquiry. Refunds for subscriptions are limited if the product takes immediate effect upon purchase or if additional benefits are provided at the time of purchase. - Subscription products take effect immediately upon purchase and remain in effect throughout the subscription period, even if you do not log into the game. [Product Information and Terms of Service] - Additional charge follows purchase of paid items. [Recommended Device Specs] iPhone X or better / iOS 12 or better [App Access Permissions] - The app requires the permissions below to provide services. [Optional Access Permissions] - Camera: Requesting camera permissions to scan QR code to add SP card in-game or add friends code. [How to Block Access] - Settings > Privacy & Security > Select the requested access > Turn on or off access [Terms of Use] https://takeonecompany.com/link/views/terms/en/BPSVCTREWTWB [Privacy Policy] https://takeonecompany.com/link/views/terms/en/BPRIVTGGMYIFH ⓒ 2023 SM Entertainment & TakeOne Company. All Rights Reserved. - Developer Contact Info.: 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th floor, 327 Bongeunsa-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SUPERSTAR SMTOWN at every 2 weeks against NCT ZONE's every 6 weeks. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN also leads on chart position (#20 vs unranked) and ratings volume (10K vs 1.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN sells 35 one-off in-app purchases and NCT ZONE sells 83 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SUPERSTAR SMTOWN against 4.6 for NCT ZONE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SUPERSTAR SMTOWN has 10K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's written reviews are positive against 53% of NCT ZONE's.
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN ships an update every 2 weeks, NCT ZONE every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SUPERSTAR SMTOWN | NCT ZONE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (10K ratings) | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | 53.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10K — better | 1.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 422 MB | 222 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Dalcomsoft, Inc. | TakeOne Company |
Customer experience
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN
NCT ZONE
User reviews
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN
From 10K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 💎 Generous event rewards
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- 🎶 Wide selection of K-pop songs
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤔 Confusing card management system
NCT ZONE
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 😊 Great game
- 💕 Cute characters
- 🎨 Fun customization
- 🕹️ Addictive gameplay
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Confusing UI
- 🔋 High battery usage
Bugs and requests
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notes not registering properly
- Sudden account disconnections
- Inability to open mystery boxes
- Stuck at 10.2% during loading
Requested features
4 requests- Add more songs from older SM artists
- Implement a card trading system
- Improve event difficulty and rewards balance
- Optimize performance for older devices
NCT ZONE
Reported bugs
4 issues- Glitches in Neo Zone
- Disappearing items and resources
- Unresponsive controls
- Login and loading issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add NCT Wish members
- Improve decoration options
- Add batch processing for tasks
- Optimize performance
In-app purchases
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN
- 12th Anniv. Star Package$0.99
- EVERYDAY PACKAGE$0.99
- Mission Pass$0.99
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- 2023 Limited Theme Package$2.99
- 33 Diamonds$2.99
- 39 Diamond$3.39
- Big Chocolate Box$3.99
- Limited Theme Prem. Pack 10$4.99
- 57 Diamonds$4.99
- 62 Diamond$5.29
- On My Youth Starter Package$6.99
- Be There For me Starter Pack$6.99
- Nightmare Starter Package$6.99
- 250226newh2hstarter$6.99
- premium10$6.99
- rvlovearcadestarter$6.99
- SSM Package 2$6.99
- SSM Package 5$6.99
- SSM Package 38$6.99
- SSM Package 8$6.99
- SSM Package 9$6.99
- SSM Package 46$6.99
- 12th Anniv. Super Package$8.99
- 120 Diamond$9.89
- 120 Diamonds$9.99
- cardchristmas$9.99
- megacurrency1$9.99
- Limited Theme Prem. Pack30$12.99
- 250312newasepaspecial$19.99
- aespasynkspecial$19.99
- SSM Package 19$19.99
- SSM Package 13$19.99
- 375 Diamond$29.49
- 650 Diamond$48.49
- 1200 Diamond$83.90
NCT ZONE
- NEOZONE Plus Subscription$4.991 Month
- Relay Ticket 4$0.49
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 2)$0.49
- 1 Special Bingo Stamp$0.99
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- Relay Ticket 3(Season 18)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 17)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 16)$0.99
- [Daily] Basic Growth Pack$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 15)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 15)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 14)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 14)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 13)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 13)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 12)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 11)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 11)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 9)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 9)$0.99
- Hard Mode Challenge Package$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 7)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 7)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 3(Season 5)$0.99
- Relay Ticket 6(Season 5)$0.99
- NCT ZONE Welcome Package$2.99
- Kun's Birthday Package$2.99
- JOHNNY's Birthday Package$2.99
- JAEHYUN's Birthday Package$2.99
- 2024 SEOLLAL lucky bag package$2.99
- NCT Day Package$2.99
- Lucky Neo Coin$2.99
- 4 Special Bingo Stamp$2.99
- NCT Release Day Package$2.99
- Relay Ticket 9(Season 15)$2.99
- Relay Ticket 9(Season 14)$2.99
- Thanks for being with us Pack$2.99
- 2024 Chuseok Lucky Pouch$2.99
- Half Anniversary Lucky Box$2.99
- Neo Music Box$4.99
- Bias Signal Package$4.99
- Event Energy Support Pacakge$4.99
- Hard Mode Level Up Package$4.99
- Super-Value Energy Package$4.99
- Level Up Package 1$4.99
- Monthly Crystal Perk$8.99
- Neo PASS Premium$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 2$8.99
- Co-Op Support Delivery Pack 3$8.99
- KWANGYA Story$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 14$8.99
- Ad Skip Coupon$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 8$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 7$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 6$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 4$8.99
- Neo Music Box Season 3$8.99
- Neo Culture Welcome Package$9.99
- HELLO 2024 Package$9.99
- 2024 SEOLLAL Card Growth Pack$9.99
- 2024 SEOLLAL Crystal Package 1$9.99
- S-Value EXP Chip&Energy Pack 1$9.99
- Crystal 1+2 Package 1$9.99
- Co-Op Update Crystal Pack 1$9.99
- Crystal 1+3 Package 1$9.99
- Crystal 1,100 + 88$9.99
- Crystal 1+3 Support Package 1$9.99
- Event Energy Lucky Pacakge 2$13.49
- Event Energy Lucky Pacakge$13.49
- Bias Pass Season2$17.99
- Growth Neo PASS VIP 5$17.99
- Growth Neo PASS VIP 4$17.99
- Bias Pass$17.99
- KWANGYA Story 2$17.99
- LOG in SEOUL On-site PKG$19.99
- Neo PASS VIP$26.99
- White Royal Draw Support Pack$29.99
- Valentine Draw Support Pack$29.99
- Steampunk Draw Support Pack$29.99
- After School Draw Support Pack$29.99
- Good Night Draw Support Pack$29.99
- NEW YEAR with NEW WISH$29.99
- X'mas Draw Support PKG$29.99
- Summer Holiday Draw Pack$29.99
Questions
Is SUPERSTAR SMTOWN free?
Is NCT ZONE free?
Which has better reviews, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or NCT ZONE?
Do SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or NCT ZONE have ads?
Which is updated more often, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or NCT ZONE?
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