# stardustch vs Live Rock

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Live Rock at 85% against stardustch's 14%. Live Rock also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 months). stardustch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. stardustch sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Live Rock sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

stardustch ships an update every 4 months, Live Rock every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | stardustch | Live Rock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fanplus, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/427785206) | [Taiki Nishimura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780302048) |

## What reviewers say

### stardustch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardustch/id1017256179)

Stay updated with the latest news and information from STARDUST CHANNEL directly on your smartphone. This official app provides real-time access to all their updates.

**Highlights:** Latest information updates, Official STARDUST CHANNEL content, Real-time notifications, Smartphone access

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| スターダストチャンネル(通常プラン) | $4.99 | per month |
| スターダストチャンネル | $4.99 | per month |
| スターダストチャンネル月額会員 | $4.99 | per month |


### Live Rock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-rock/id6758434262)

Record your concert memories with this app. Save attendance history, setlists, and photos to revisit your musical experiences. It helps you track attendance and create a personal music log.

**Highlights:** Record live concert attendance, Manage setlists, Save photos with memories, Track attendance history, Create a personal music log, Restore data via iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Membership: Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| Live Rock pro Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Encyclopedia Coin ×1 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia Coins ×3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Encyclopedia Coins ×10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Membership: Lifetime Access | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is stardustch free?

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

### Is Live Rock free?

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

### Do stardustch or Live Rock have ads?

Live Rock shows ads; stardustch does not.

### Which is updated more often, stardustch or Live Rock?

stardustch ships an update every 4 months, and Live Rock every 6 days. Most recently, stardustch was updated on October 26, 2026 and Live Rock on October 25, 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.*