The Star vs OnlyRated
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Star
This app allows users to manage their experiences at thrilling resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Book restaurants, spa treatments, and hotel benefits, discover promotions, and track member offers and draws.
- Book restaurants, spa treatments, hotel benefits
- Discover promotions and events
- Access personalized member offers
- Track promotional draws in real-time
- View Member dashboard with Tier Points and balances
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Get in on the action with The new Star App. The new Star App has everything you need to make the most of Australia’s most thrilling resorts in Sydney, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast. Now you can book a restaurant, spa treatment, or your Member exclusive hotel benefits directly from your phone; discover the latest promotions, events and personalised Member only offers; plus keep track of all your latest promotional draws in real-time. What’s more, Members of The Star Club can now access their Member dashboard from the home screen, making it easier than ever to keep track of Tier Points, balances, and Membership benefits. It’s all waiting for you in The Star App. So, are you in?
OnlyRated
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OnlyRated is a curated content discovery platform that brings together the best of the internet — all in one place. Discover high-quality videos, posts, and media from platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify, carefully selected so you don’t have to scroll endlessly. Instead of algorithms overwhelming you with noise, OnlyRated focuses on what actually matters: • Quality over quantity • Curated, engaging content • A clean, distraction-free experience Whether you’re looking to be entertained, learn something new, or explore trending topics, OnlyRated delivers a streamlined feed designed for effortless discovery. Features: • Curated feed of top content across multiple platforms • Smooth, swipe-based browsing experience • Fast loading and optimised mobile viewing • No clutter, no distractions OnlyRated is built for people who want the best content — without the endless scrolling. Download now and start discovering better content.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: OnlyRated at every 5 days against The Star's monthly. The Star's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Star ships an update monthly, OnlyRated every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Star | OnlyRated |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 241 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Star Entertainment Group Ltd | OnlyRated Pty Ltd |
In-app purchases
The Star
No in-app purchases
OnlyRated
No in-app purchases
