Comparison

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN vs Malatang Master

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Play SMTOWN artist songs
  • Collect and upgrade artist cards
  • Build custom card decks
  • Compete in weekly leagues
  • Complete daily missions
  • Participate in events
Features
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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

About

Malatang Master

Engage in adorable activities like packing photocards, running a spicy hotpot shop with ASMR, and caring for a virtual doll. Experience a fun and cozy world filled with cute aesthetics and relaxing gameplay.

Highlights
  • Photocard packing and decorating
  • Malatang shop management and cooking
  • Virtual doll care and interaction
  • ASMR cooking sounds
  • Cute and adorable art style
  • Relaxing gameplay experience
Features
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Pack photocards, cook spicy hotpot, and take care of your doll! What will you do today? I used to dream of running a malatang shop. Now I’m totally into photocard packing, and spending time with my cute doll is the best part of my day. It’s a bit busy, but everything is super fun and adorable. [Photocard Packing] Pick a card, add sleeves and stickers. Make it aesthetic just like you saw on social media! [Run a Malatang Shop] Choose your ingredients, cook malatang, and serve hungry customers. Don’t forget to enjoy the tasty ASMR! [Doll Care] Feed your doll, help her take a bath, and tuck her into bed. It’s cozy and relaxing—just like real doll play. Love cute things? Want a chill, cozy vibe? Jump in and start your own little world! Developer contact: support@supagame.co.kr

Screenshots

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN4 screens
Malatang Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Malatang Master at 87% against SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's 49%. Malatang Master also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5). SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's advantage is chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Malatang Master sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Malatang Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10K and 4.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of SUPERSTAR SMTOWN's written reviews are positive against 87% of Malatang Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN ships an update every 2 weeks, Malatang Master every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN versus Malatang Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSUPERSTAR SMTOWNMalatang Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10K ratings)4.8 (4.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews48.8% of reviews87.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10K — better4.1K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#45 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB286 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDalcomsoft, Inc.Supa Inc.

Customer experience

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN

All ratings10,046 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive48.8%
Neutral14.4%
Negative36.8%

Malatang Master

All ratings4,060 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews885 reviews
Positive87.1%
Neutral5.3%
Negative7.6%

User reviews

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN

From 10K App Store ratings

What 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

Malatang Master

From 4.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and fun game
  • 🎨 Satisfying ASMR sounds
  • 💫 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
  • 🎨 Lovely art style and character designs
  • 🎁 Variety of ingredients and customization options

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Occasional glitches and bugs
  • 📺 Frequent ads can be annoying
  • 🎨 Limited character customization options
  • 🍲 Lack of variety in food items

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

Malatang Master

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to watch ads for special ingredients
  • Issues with the daily reward wheel
  • Compatibility problems on certain devices
  • Difficulty restoring in-app purchases across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more food options like desserts, appetizers, and sides
  • Improve character customization with more hairstyles, skin tones, and facial features
  • Implement a chat feature to interact with friends
  • Add a farming or mini-game element to the experience
  • Optimize the ingredient selection process to reduce accidental taps

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SUPERSTAR SMTOWN

One-time10
  • Trick Package$0.99
  • EVERYDAY PACKAGE$0.99
  • 33 Diamonds$2.99
Show 7 more
  • 39 Diamond$3.39
  • 57 Diamonds$4.99
  • 62 Diamond$5.29
  • 120 Diamond$9.89
  • 120 Diamonds$9.99
  • 375 Diamond$29.49
  • 1200 Diamond$83.90
10 purchases

Malatang Master

One-time10
  • Gems$0.49
  • 머니$0.99
  • Package 1$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Event Package$1.99
  • 마라마스터 패키지 M1$2.99
  • Gems$2.99
  • 머니$4.99
  • Package 2$4.99
  • Gems$5.99
  • Ad Remover Package$9.99

Questions

Is SUPERSTAR SMTOWN free?
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Malatang Master free?
Malatang Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Malatang Master?
Malatang Master is rated higher. SUPERSTAR SMTOWN averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Malatang Master averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.
Do SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Malatang Master have ads?
Both SUPERSTAR SMTOWN and Malatang Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN or Malatang Master?
SUPERSTAR SMTOWN ships an update every 2 weeks, and Malatang Master every 9 days. Most recently, SUPERSTAR SMTOWN was updated on November 9, 2026 and Malatang Master on November 9, 2026.

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