# Pride Stars vs Vivid Studio

The clearest difference is price: Pride Stars at Free against Vivid Studio's $4.99. Pride Stars also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Vivid Studio's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pride Stars is free to download; Vivid Studio costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Pride Stars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vivid Studio has 24 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Pride Stars ships an update every 6 days, Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pride Stars | Vivid Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pride-stars/id1466211326/reviews)** | [3.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | — | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ProGay](https://appshunter.io/developer/868756273) | [taitor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397422342) |

## What reviewers say

### Pride Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pride-stars/id1466211326)

This app allows users to vote for contestants in a live talent show. Winners advance to a grand final event. It's a platform for showcasing and supporting Pride talent.

**Highlights:** Vote for contestants, Live show participation, Grand Final advancement, Support Pride talent

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Vivid Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivid-studio/id1495317835)

Create 3D model-based videos and images. Import your own 3D models and motion data, arrange them in a scene with lights, and preview your animation. Export your creations as videos or still images.

**Highlights:** Import 3D model data (.obj, .x, .pmd, .pmx), Import motion data (.vmd, .vpd), Edit CG scenes with models and lights, Attach motion files to models, Preview scenes with animations, Export as videos and images

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pride Stars free?

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

### Is Vivid Studio free?

Vivid Studio costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pride Stars or Vivid Studio?

Pride Stars is rated higher. Pride Stars averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Vivid Studio averages 3.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do Pride Stars or Vivid Studio have ads?

Neither Pride Stars nor Vivid Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pride Stars or Vivid Studio?

Pride Stars ships an update every 6 days, and Vivid Studio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pride Stars was updated on October 13, 2026 and Vivid Studio on October 29, 2026.

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