Comparison

iStar vs Gplayer

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

Gplayer

Features
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Gplayer brings your personal media together across the Apple ecosystem. Browse and play local files or media on SMB shares, organise your library into folders and subfolders, and resume playback where you left off. Add your own authorised IPTV sources using Xtream or M3U/M3U8 playlists and an XMLTV programme guide. Gplayer does not provide, sell or preconfigure any channels, playlists or IPTV service. You are responsible for your sources and the rights to access them. FEATURES • Playback of many media formats with VLCKit. • SMB2/SMB3 file access. • Playback resume, seeking and Picture in Picture. • Downloads and recordings where your source and rights permit. • Folders, search, sorting, history and locked or hidden content. • Apple Watch companion and remote control. • CarPlay integration for supported uses. GPLAYER PREMIUM Gplayer is free to download. Premium provides access through an auto-renewable annual subscription. Eligible new subscribers receive a 3-day free trial, then pay €19.99 per year in France. Prices vary by country; the price and currency shown by the App Store before confirmation apply. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial or current subscription period ends, the subscription renews automatically. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account subscription settings. Downloading the app alone does not start a subscription. Users whose original App Store acquisition occurred before 5 September 2026 at 00:00 UTC retain lifetime access, subject to purchase verification. PRIVACY AND SUPPORT Your media sources and credentials are not sent to us for subscription verification. Signed Apple purchase data and technical device identifiers are processed to verify access and prevent fraud. No advertising. See the privacy policy for details. Privacy policy: https://www.gplayer-app.com/privacy/gplayer/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://www.gplayer-app.com/support/#gplayer Contact: contact@gplayer-app.com

Screenshots

iStar4 screens
Gplayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gplayer at none against iStar's 10. Gplayer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). iStar's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStar ships an update monthly, Gplayer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iStar versus Gplayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStarGplayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB85 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperiStarvidz, IncGuillaume Reynouard

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

Gplayer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iStar free?
iStar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gplayer free?
Gplayer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iStar or Gplayer have ads?
Neither iStar nor Gplayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStar or Gplayer?
iStar ships an update monthly, and Gplayer every 4 days. Most recently, iStar was updated on September 21, 2026 and Gplayer on September 23, 2026.

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