# The Pattern vs Co

The clearest difference is rating: Co at 4.8 against The Pattern's 4.0. Co also leads on ratings volume (206K vs 15K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Pattern sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Co sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Co holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Co has 206K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of The Pattern's written reviews are positive against 44% of Co's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Pattern | Co |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pattern/id1071085727/reviews) | **[4.8 (206K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costar-personalized-astrology/id1264782561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15K | **206K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.4% of reviews | **44.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#26** |
| Size | 105 MB | 456 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pattern Home, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071085726) | [Co-Star Astrology Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/1264782560) |

## What reviewers say

### The Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pattern/id1071085727)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Discover your psychological blueprint and understand your relationships on a deeper level. This app offers insights into your personality, life cycles, and compatibility with others, helping you foster more meaningful connections.

**Highlights:** In-depth personality insights, Life cycle overview, Relationship compatibility, Cosmic climate analysis, Private in-depth conversations, Dating with depth insights

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Go Deeper+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Connect+ Dating Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Connect+ Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper Quarterly (no audio) | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper+ Quarterly | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Go Deeper Bi-annual | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Go Deeper Annual (no audio) | $83.99 | per year |
| Go Deeper+ Annual | $83.99 | per year |
| Reveal - 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Connect - 3 pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3 Custom Profile Slots | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10 Custom Profile Slots | $16.99 | one-time |
| 20 Custom Profile Slots | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Life-changing insights
- 🎯 Incredibly accurate
- 🤗 Supportive and encouraging
- 🧭 Helpful for self-discovery
- 🤝 Insightful relationship analysis

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for previously free features
- 🤯 Overwhelming amount of content
- 🤔 Lack of astrological explanations
- 🙄 Repetitive and generalized content
- 😕 Confusing and cluttered UI after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change profile picture
- Inconsistent login and account issues
- Glitches with bonds and connections

**Requested features**

- Add family/friendship compatibility
- Provide astrological context for insights
- Improve personalization and customization
- Streamline navigation and reduce clutter
- Offer a more balanced tone (positive and negative)


### Co

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/costar-personalized-astrology/id1264782561)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Lifestyle, #58 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app provides personalized daily horoscopes and compatibility readings based on NASA data and human astrologers. It helps users understand themselves and their relationships through astrological insights and offers premium features for deeper analysis and advice.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily horoscopes, Friend chart comparison, Natal chart learning, Daily horoscope push notifications, Ask the stars premium feature, Eros relationship insights

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Eros | $6.99 | per month |
| Pro-Star monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Eclipse Promo: 11 Questions | $1.99 | one-time |
| Add Manually | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Questions | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Chart - Relationships | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Questions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crush Report - 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Questions | $6.99 | one-time |
| Friend’s Advanced Chart | $8.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Chart - Relationships | $8.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Chart - Self | $8.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Chart - Relationships | $9.99 | one-time |
| Your Year Ahead | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Insightful and accurate daily insights
- 💕 Helpful for personal growth and reflection
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly design
- 🔍 Detailed and comprehensive astrological analysis
- 🤝 Ability to connect with friends and see compatibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Occasionally vague or confusing horoscope messages
- 😕 Negative or anxiety-inducing notifications
- 💰 Paid features can be expensive
- 🙅‍♀️ Lack of privacy/security with login options
- 🐛 Bugs and login issues for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes or doesn't work
- Inconsistent or repeating daily horoscope content
- Location tracking issues causing inaccurate readings
- Compatibility problems on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Expand social features to include more platforms
- Provide more educational content on astrology
- Allow manual entry of birth details
- Improve personalization and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Pattern free?

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

### Is Co free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Pattern or Co?

Co is rated higher. The Pattern averages 4.0 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Co averages 4.8 from 206K ratings.

### Do The Pattern or Co have ads?

Neither The Pattern nor Co shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Pattern or Co?

The Pattern ships an update weekly, and Co weekly. Most recently, The Pattern was updated on September 26, 2026 and Co on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, The Pattern or Co?

The Pattern currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Co at #26. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*