# Popstar! vs ScareNetwork

The clearest difference is monetization model: Popstar! at free with in-app purchases against ScareNetwork's subscription. Popstar! also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 71%). ScareNetwork's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popstar! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ScareNetwork sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Popstar! against 4.4 for ScareNetwork. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 44 and 25 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Popstar!'s written reviews are positive against 71% of ScareNetwork's.

Popstar! ships an update every 3 months, ScareNetwork every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and July 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popstar! | ScareNetwork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id1459064938/reviews)** | [4.4 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarenetwork/id1575880596/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ASSOCIATED ENTERTAINMENT RELEASING, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1445714405) | [ScareNetwork.tv L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575880598) |

## What reviewers say

### Popstar!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id1459064938)

Access a 24/7 live streaming channel featuring original dramas, comedies, movies, and internet trends. Enjoy on-demand series and short-form content tailored to your viewing preferences. Explore celebrity-driven commentary and a vast library of entertainment.

**Highlights:** 24/7 live streaming channel, Original dramas and comedies, SVOD/VOD series and movies, Short-form internet sensations, Celebrity-branded features, Interactive videos

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stream | $9.99 | one-time |


### ScareNetwork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scarenetwork/id1575880596)

This streaming platform offers exclusive original content in paranormal, horror, true crime, and monster genres. Explore documentaries, feature films, series, and podcasts that delve into chilling stories from around the world.

**Highlights:** Original paranormal content, Horror documentaries, True crime series, Monster-themed films, Exclusive podcasts, Narrative feature films

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScareNetwork Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| ScareNetwork Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| ScareNetwork.tv $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - 299 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - 499 | $4.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv $5.99 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ScareNetwork.tv - $7.99 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popstar! free?

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

### Is ScareNetwork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Popstar! or ScareNetwork?

Popstar! is rated higher. Popstar! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while ScareNetwork averages 4.4 from 25 ratings.

### Do Popstar! or ScareNetwork have ads?

Both Popstar! and ScareNetwork show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popstar! or ScareNetwork?

Popstar! ships an update every 3 months, and ScareNetwork every 2 months. Most recently, Popstar! was updated on June 25, 2026 and ScareNetwork on July 3, 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.*