Comparison

iStar vs RAW APP

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

Head to head
About

iStar

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
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Experience the channels you love like never before! Watch streams and behind the scenes posts with devoted social video creators around the world. Access all the content you care about, from YouTubers on iStar’s ad-free platform, which brings you exclusive content, first to view videos and a closer look at your favorite creator with photos and videos from behind the scene action. With new unique streamers joining every day, your entertainment never ends at iStar. iStar: TOP 3 FEATURES 1. Watch videos of your favorite social stars, from gamers and vloggers to fashion and musicians in an uninterrupted and more engaged environment. 2. Behind the scenes social interaction allows you to break through the noise and get to know the creators while they are filming the shows you love to watch. 3. Discover new creators using our Ai powered recommendation engine to find amazing new content. Be a part of the social entertainment platform with on demand, there’s something for everyone on iStar. Join the biggest fans of the hottest social video creators and celebrities who have found a place to connect better with the viewers they love. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed through iTunes. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription. All subscriptions last one month and include full access (watching videos, giving likes and comments, getting notifications when new content is released) to one or more channels, depending which subscription package is chosen. In-App Purchases (Channel Access) Access 1 Channel - $1.99 Access 2 Channels - $3.99 Access 3 Channels - $5.99 Access 4 Channels - $7.99 Access 5 Channels - $9.99 Access 6 Channels - $11.99 Access 7 Channels - $13.99 Access 8 Channels - $15.99 Access 9 Channels - $17.99 Access 10 Channels - $19.99 Access 11 Channels - $21.99 Access 12 Channels - $23.99 Access 13 Channels - $25.99 Access 14 Channels - $27.99 Access 15 Channels - $29.99 Access 16 Channels - $31.99 Access 17 Channels - $33.99 Access 18 Channels - $35.99 Access 19 Channels - $37.99 Access 20 Channels - $39.99 For more, please visit: https://istarvidz.com Terms of use: https://istarvidz.com/terms

About

RAW APP

Features
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Creating quality content is essential for grabbing the attention of brands, businesses, and other creators for collaborations. Raw strives to provide unique, creative, and enjoyable content for all viewers. Raw is the ultimate video sharing platform for iOS mobile apps. With 5 levels, each offering different time limits to create and upload quality content, Raw encourages you to make meaningful and engaging videos. Ratings count as points, so get your videos up to 100 points and advance to the next level, unlocking more time to share with your viewers. It's almost like a content creator game! Raw is here to promote original, creative and fun content for everyone to enjoy. Stand Out. Be You. Be Raw! The app has pre-set channels, which allows content creators to be more diverse and explore different topics and genres. The "Picture Worth a Thousand Words" feature allows you to share your thoughts and feelings in a more visual way, and can be used to tell stories, share memories, or just express yourself. Ratings can help content creators to gain visibility and engagement. Users can track their views and gain points to reach different levels, which can help them to stand out to potential collaborators. Use Raw to collaborate with other creators, share ideas, and get feedback on your work. The app is easy to use and provides a safe and secure environment for content creation. Raw is the go to platform for advertisers, promoters, brands, and collaborators to find top talent and enjoy content. Join Raw today and level up!

Screenshots

iStar4 screens
RAW APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RAW APP at none against iStar's 10. iStar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStar ships an update monthly, RAW APP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iStar versus RAW APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStarRAW APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB139 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperiStarvidz, IncKhurram Awan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

iStar

Subscriptions10
  • 1 Channel Access$4.991 Month
  • 2 Channels Access$9.991 Month
  • 3 Channels Access$14.991 Month
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  • 4 Channels Access$19.991 Month
  • 5 Channels Access$24.991 Month
  • 6 Channels Access$29.991 Month
  • 7 Channels Access$34.991 Month
  • 8 Channels Access$39.991 Month
  • 9 Channels Access$44.991 Month
  • 10 Channels Access$49.991 Month
None

RAW APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStar free?
iStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RAW APP free?
RAW APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStar or RAW APP have ads?
Neither iStar nor RAW APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStar or RAW APP?
iStar ships an update monthly, and RAW APP every 3 months. Most recently, iStar was updated on November 2, 2026 and RAW APP on October 27, 2026.

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