# Stars* vs Garden Partner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Garden Partner at 100% against Stars*'s 50%. Garden Partner also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). Stars*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.1). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Garden Partner is free to download; Stars* costs $4.99 up front. Garden Partner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. Stars* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Garden Partner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Stars*'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Garden Partner's.

Stars* ships an update monthly, Garden Partner every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stars* | Garden Partner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars/id1470546604/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-partner/id1660631183/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 32 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Atle Wilhelmsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462526489) | [Garden Partner LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660631185) |

## What reviewers say

### Stars*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stars/id1470546604)

This app provides detailed astrological calculations and interpretations for birth charts and transits. It features animated charts with timeline controls and precision wheels, offering in-depth analysis for users interested in astrology.

**Highlights:** Expert scrollable interpretations, Animated transit charts, Freeze/step through transits, Precision wheel charts with zoom/pan, iPad split-screen functionality, Birth place database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Garden Partner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/garden-partner/id1660631183)

This app offers a comprehensive gardening database for beginners, providing easy access to plant care information, growing guides, and personalized care reminders. Track your garden's progress with notes and photos, and save your planting history for future seasons.

**Highlights:** Build your garden with over 200 fruits and vegetables, Quick information buttons for planting, growing, and harvesting, Personalized notifications for weather, fertilizing, watering, and harvesting, Take pictures and record notes for each plant entry, Save planting history to your seed box, Read articles and learn about pests and diseases

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year Plan | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stars* free?

Stars* costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Garden Partner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Stars* or Garden Partner?

Garden Partner is rated higher. Stars* averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Garden Partner averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Stars* or Garden Partner have ads?

Neither Stars* nor Garden Partner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stars* or Garden Partner?

Stars* ships an update monthly, and Garden Partner every 6 weeks. Most recently, Stars* was updated on November 3, 2026 and Garden Partner on November 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.*