# StarCam® vs JoyTell

The clearest difference is rating: StarCam® at 5.0 against JoyTell's 1.0. StarCam® also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). JoyTell's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarCam® sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. JoyTell asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarCam® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarCam® has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

StarCam® ships an update fortnightly, JoyTell weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarCam® | JoyTell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcam/id1109085525/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joytell/id1515951666/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Global Marketing Resources, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1109085524) | [Abram Vaynberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436283264) |

## What reviewers say

### StarCam®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starcam/id1109085525)

Experience live, interactive video broadcasts with your favorite celebrities. Submit video questions that can be integrated into the live show, with options to prioritize your questions. Enjoy a unique, intimate 'one-to-many' experience.

**Highlights:** Live StarChat® events, Interactive video questions, Dynamic question queue, Pledging feature for question priority, Picture-in-picture display, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entrance Fee of $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 bits | $4.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50 bits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 bits | $19.99 | one-time |
| 125 bits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 150 bits | $29.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Entrance Fee of $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### JoyTell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/joytell/id1515951666)

Connect with others globally by sharing posts, pictures, and videos. Engage in conversations about news, sports, politics, and entertainment. Follow individuals and discover their perspectives.

**Highlights:** Share posts, pictures, and videos, Join global conversations, Follow interesting people, Stay updated on news and entertainment, Express your opinions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarCam® free?

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

### Is JoyTell free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarCam® or JoyTell?

StarCam® is rated higher. StarCam® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while JoyTell averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StarCam® or JoyTell have ads?

Neither StarCam® nor JoyTell shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarCam® or JoyTell?

StarCam® ships an update fortnightly, and JoyTell weekly. Most recently, StarCam® was updated on October 29, 2026 and JoyTell on October 12, 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.*