# Astral Hoops vs STAR/CHILD

The clearest difference is rating: Astral Hoops at 5.0 against STAR/CHILD's 4.4. Astral Hoops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). STAR/CHILD's advantage is ratings volume (401 vs 6). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAR/CHILD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Astral Hoops asks for nothing beyond the download.

Astral Hoops holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR/CHILD has 401 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Astral Hoops's written reviews are positive against 36% of STAR/CHILD's.

Astral Hoops ships an update every 4 weeks, STAR/CHILD monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astral Hoops | STAR/CHILD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-hoops/id1457525394/reviews)** | [4.4 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **401** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astral Hoops](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457525393) | [STAR/CHILD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724255138) |

## What reviewers say

### Astral Hoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-hoops/id1457525394)

Control your LED hoop with this app, allowing simultaneous management of multiple devices via Bluetooth. Design custom patterns, upload images, and bring your creations to life on the hoop.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth control for multiple hoops, Simultaneous device management, Pattern designer tool, Image and picture uploads, Customizable LED displays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAR/CHILD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211)

This app provides personalized astrological insights for parents, offering detailed relationship breakdowns and birth chart analyses for your entire family. It delivers daily horoscopes, audio readings, and weekly previews to help you understand your children's needs and enhance your parenting style.

**Highlights:** Family relationship breakdowns, Full birth charts and analysis, Daily horoscopes for parents and kids, Daily and weekly audio astrology readings, Whole Sky horoscope tracking, Downloadable parenting guides

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive and detailed astrological content
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-focused insights for parenting
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📖 In-depth guides and daily/weekly readings
- 💡 Thoughtful, balanced, and non-fear-mongering interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Inconsistent content update timing
- 🔐 Persistent login and account issues
- ⏰ Daily readings not available early morning
- 📅 Date recognition problems and display errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or when opening
- Login screen loops infinitely
- Users logged out repeatedly throughout the day
- Account data wiped requiring re-input of information
- New app update reverts to old interface

**Requested features**

- Multiple house system options (Placidus, Porphyry, Equal House)
- Synastry and composite chart analysis
- Relational analysis comparing parent-child charts
- Ability to add grandchildren and extended family
- Automatic daily reading uploads at consistent times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astral Hoops free?

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

### Is STAR/CHILD free?

STAR/CHILD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astral Hoops or STAR/CHILD?

Astral Hoops is rated higher. Astral Hoops averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while STAR/CHILD averages 4.4 from 401 ratings.

### Do Astral Hoops or STAR/CHILD have ads?

STAR/CHILD shows ads; Astral Hoops does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astral Hoops or STAR/CHILD?

Astral Hoops ships an update every 4 weeks, and STAR/CHILD monthly. Most recently, Astral Hoops was updated on October 16, 2026 and STAR/CHILD on October 16, 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.*