Comparison

StarTone vs Gesturedeck

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StarTone

This music player allows you to rate songs with stars and love statuses directly from your device's library or audio files. It offers convenient rating options via widgets and Apple Watch, with iCloud sync for your ratings.

Highlights
  • Rate music with stars and love statuses
  • iCloud sync for ratings across devices
  • Rating support on Today Extension and Apple Watch
  • Play and rate common audio formats including Flac and MIDI
  • Embed lyrics and support for .lrc files
  • Smart playlist creation
Features
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StarTone is a music player which can play songs in your "Music" library and audio files stored in your device, including common format like mp3 and lossless format of Flac, also it support MIDI playback and support customize sound bank. StarTone was came out for rating music with stars and "love" statues. The rating bar stands out in the main page, so it just need one touch to make the rating, no need to open many submenus. In addition,  StarTone provides Today Extension and Watch app, so you can also make music ratings on the Widget Screen and your Apple Watch. StarTone now also equips some handy features to make the music listening easy and happy. Please try to play with them. Features:  1. Quickly set star and love ratings for music on your local library, Apple Music or audio file. 2. Sync music ratings with other devices or iTunes via iCloud on the go. 3. With iCloud Sync enabled, love / dislike rating are available. 4. Support rating on today extension (widget). 5. Share music ratings with family and friends. 6. Support embed lyrics, .lrc lyrics file and online lyrics. 7. Support automatically play when launch the app. 8. Support star music rating on Apple Watch. 9. Play and rate audio files of general format and Flac lossless format. 10. Support MIDI playback. 11. Smart playlist for both Music Library and audio files. 12. Play audio files on Apple Watch. 13. Scheduled music playback.

About

Gesturedeck

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Control your music without taking your eyes off the road. Gesturedeck lets you control your music and podcasts with simple, full-screen touch gestures you can use without looking at your phone. Whether you are driving, cycling, or working out, keep your attention where it belongs. Works with all your favorite audio apps, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, SoundCloud, and podcast players. WHY GESTUREDECK? Finding tiny buttons while driving or on the move is frustrating and distracting. Gesturedeck turns your whole screen into an easy touch controller. No need to look down, aim, or search for small buttons—just swipe or tap anywhere. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open your favorite music or podcast app and start playback. 2. Open Gesturedeck. 3. Control your music instantly using simple touch gestures anywhere on the screen. SIMPLE, EYES-FREE GESTURES - Adjust volume: Slide two fingers up or down anywhere on the screen. - Play or pause: Tap anywhere with two fingers. - Next track: Swipe left. - Previous track: Swipe right. - Single-finger mode: Double tap and hold with one finger to control everything with just one hand. SMART FEATURES FOR THE ROAD Speed-Based Volume (Volumedeck) Road noise gets louder as you go faster. Volumedeck automatically turns your music up as your speed increases, and lowers it smoothly when you slow down or stop at a red light. Floating Overlay Mode Keep your music controls just one tap away while following directions on Google Maps, Waze, or using other apps. Song Recognition Hear a song you like? Identify tracks quickly with built-in song recognition. Screen Stays Awake Your screen remains on and ready while the app is active, so you can make quick gestures at any moment without having to tap to wake the screen. Car Mount and Orientation Friendly Supports both portrait and landscape modes, making it great for dashboard mounts, phone holders, and tablets. Dark Mode Automatically adapts to your device theme with a clean, low-glare dark design that is easy on the eyes during night drives. WHO IS IT FOR? - Drivers: Change songs and volume safely without taking your eyes off traffic. - Cyclists: Adjust your playlist easily while keeping your focus on the road ahead. - Gym and Workouts: Tap and swipe quickly between exercises without breaking your rhythm. - In-Car Tablet Setups: Turn mounted tablets into dedicated, easy-to-use music dashboards. TRY IT FREE Try Gesturedeck with a free trial. Unlock full access and premium features with a simple subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: team@navideck.com Terms of Service: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTVbeRETx9KniLLYFSjb_LudfFid_g-iBVR785krrS-0PKFicgMW8HqQy2wmpCNymbwz8f1E8SHJN20/pub

Screenshots

StarTone4 screens
Gesturedeck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gesturedeck at Free against StarTone's $0.99. Gesturedeck also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). StarTone's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Gesturedeck is free to download; StarTone costs $0.99 up front. Gesturedeck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StarTone asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarTone ships an update every 5 weeks, Gesturedeck every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
StarTone versus Gesturedeck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarToneGesturedeck
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer乃波 黄Navideck Labs OU

In-app purchases

None

StarTone

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Gesturedeck

Subscriptions1
  • Gesturedeck standard$2.991 Month
One-time2
  • Volumedeck$5.99
  • Gesturedeck+ lifetime$17.99

Questions

Is StarTone free?
StarTone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gesturedeck free?
Gesturedeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StarTone or Gesturedeck have ads?
Neither StarTone nor Gesturedeck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarTone or Gesturedeck?
StarTone ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gesturedeck every 6 months. Most recently, StarTone was updated on November 2, 2026 and Gesturedeck on November 3, 2026.

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