# Skorch vs STARFIELDS

The clearest difference is rating: STARFIELDS at 5.0 against Skorch's 4.5. Skorch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (233 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STARFIELDS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Skorch asks for nothing beyond the download.

STARFIELDS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Skorch has 233 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Skorch's written reviews are positive against 100% of STARFIELDS's.

Skorch ships an update every 5 weeks, STARFIELDS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skorch | STARFIELDS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skorch/id1001454679/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfields/id6743546442/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Skorch LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1001454678) | [Dragonfly Software Farm](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803400721) |

## What reviewers say

### Skorch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skorch/id1001454679)

Discover top restaurants, bars, cafes, and attractions with a curated map and list. Find the best local spots without the hassle. Currently available in major cities across North America, with more being added regularly.

**Highlights:** Curated map and list of venues, Discover restaurants, bars, cafes, attractions, Filter results by city and category, Follow other users, Share real-time recommendations, Hotlist favorite or desired places

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for finding new, trendy spots
- 🚀 Convenient way to discover cool places
- 💡 Unique concept compared to other apps
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Visually appealing with great photos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited city coverage, needs more expansion
- 🔍 Lacking diversity in restaurant/bar options
- 🤔 Confusing whether it shows real-time popularity
- 🤳 Inconvenient to post photos in the moment

**Reported bugs**

- Doesn't work in certain regions like Canada
- Occasional crashes or freezes reported

**Requested features**

- Add more cities, especially smaller/less-known ones
- Allow posting photos from camera roll, not just in-the-moment
- Improve search and filtering by neighborhood/area
- Integrate with other social media platforms


### STARFIELDS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfields/id6743546442)

Explore yourself and your relationships with this AI-powered astrology app. Gain insights into key connections, ask personalized questions, and discover original content to foster self-awareness and growth.

**Highlights:** AI astrology engine, Relationship insights, Personalized Q&A, Original celestial content, Daily guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $89.99 | per year |
| 6 Starfields Credits | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skorch free?

Skorch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STARFIELDS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Skorch or STARFIELDS?

STARFIELDS is rated higher. Skorch averages 4.5 out of 5 from 233 ratings, while STARFIELDS averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Skorch or STARFIELDS have ads?

Both Skorch and STARFIELDS show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Skorch or STARFIELDS?

Skorch ships an update every 5 weeks, and STARFIELDS every 2 months. Most recently, Skorch was updated on June 11, 2026 and STARFIELDS on September 11, 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.*