# iStar vs MotionMonkey

The clearest difference is rating: MotionMonkey at 4.8 against iStar's 3.6. MotionMonkey also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (67% vs 48%). iStar's advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iStar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. MotionMonkey asks for nothing beyond the download.

MotionMonkey holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStar has 58 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of iStar's written reviews are positive against 67% of MotionMonkey's.

iStar ships an update monthly, MotionMonkey every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStar | MotionMonkey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-video-streaming/id1440604867/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionmonkey/id1618953064/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 48.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 65 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [iStarvidz, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457685179) | [Benjamin Arnaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610758108) |

## What reviewers say

### iStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-video-streaming/id1440604867)

Watch exclusive content from social video creators without ads. Enjoy behind-the-scenes posts, first-to-view videos, and direct interaction with your favorite YouTubers and celebrities. Discover new talent with AI-powered recommendations.

**Highlights:** Ad-free video streaming, Exclusive creator content, Behind-the-scenes access, AI-powered recommendations, Direct fan-creator interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Channel Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 2 Channels Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Channels Access | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Channels Access | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 Channels Access | $24.99 | per month |
| 6 Channels Access | $29.99 | per month |
| 7 Channels Access | $34.99 | per month |
| 8 Channels Access | $39.99 | per month |
| 9 Channels Access | $44.99 | per month |
| 10 Channels Access | $49.99 | per month |


### MotionMonkey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motionmonkey/id1618953064)

This video player streams internet videos using text queries, acting as a multi-service search and streaming application. It can transform your desktop into a remote screen when paired with tevolution. Developed by a creator of VLC Media Player.

**Highlights:** Stream internet videos via text queries, Multi-service video searching, Supports various video backends, Desktop remote screen functionality with tevolution, Developed by a VLC Media Player contributor

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStar free?

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

### Is MotionMonkey free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStar or MotionMonkey?

MotionMonkey is rated higher. iStar averages 3.6 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while MotionMonkey averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do iStar or MotionMonkey have ads?

Neither iStar nor MotionMonkey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iStar or MotionMonkey?

iStar ships an update monthly, and MotionMonkey every 4 weeks. Most recently, iStar was updated on September 21, 2026 and MotionMonkey on July 29, 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.*