# Puff Count vs starmatch

The clearest difference is monetization model: Puff Count at free with in-app purchases against starmatch's subscription. starmatch's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 20%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Puff Count sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and starmatch sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Puff Count against 4.3 for starmatch. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.7K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of Puff Count's written reviews are positive against 33% of starmatch's.

Puff Count ships an update weekly, starmatch every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puff Count | starmatch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-count-quit-vaping-now/id1488580640/reviews)** | [4.3 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmatch-chat-with-creators/id6448859512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.7K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.2% of reviews | **33.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 70 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Rodger Studio (Apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861800626) | [iconic hearts holdings, inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439623629) |

## What reviewers say

### Puff Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puff-count-quit-vaping-now/id1488580640)

This app helps users reduce and quit vaping by tracking puff counts, nicotine levels, and progress over time. It offers features like custom quit plans, daily limits, and social support to guide users towards a healthier lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Track Puffs, Track Mg Levels, Visualize Quit Progress, Custom Quit Plan, Quit with Friends, Daily Limits, Goal Tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $3.99 | per month |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Puff Count Unlimited 30% Off | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Puff Count Unlimited Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Puff Count Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Puff Count Unlimited Annual | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for tracking puffs and nicotine intake
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Motivates users to quit or reduce vaping
- 🤝 Ability to compete with friends to reduce puffs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription-based model, not free
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to core features
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches, including puff count resets
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inconsistent puff count tracking
- Issues with subscription management and cancellation

**Requested features**

- Widget for quick puff tracking
- Ability to edit past puff entries
- Integration with wearable devices
- More advanced analytics and progress tracking


### starmatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starmatch-chat-with-creators/id6448859512)

Connect with your favorite creators through AI-powered voice chats. Log in, discover your match, and start engaging in real-time conversations. VIP members enjoy unlimited messaging, instant replies, and exclusive features.

**Highlights:** AI-powered voice chat, Creator matching, Unlimited messaging (VIP), Instant replies (VIP), Image sharing (VIP), Exclusive profiles (VIP)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starmatch Diamond Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Starmatch Diamond Membership | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Starmatch Diamond Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Starmatch Diamond Membership | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| starmatch item | $0.99 | one-time |
| starmatch item | $4.99 | one-time |
| starmatch item | $9.99 | one-time |
| starmatch item | $19.99 | one-time |
| starmatch item | $49.99 | one-time |
| starmatch item | $249.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast response time
- 👍 Fun and interactive
- 💡 Unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy AI responses
- 💰 Paywall for basic features
- 🔍 Unclear purpose and functionality
- 🚫 Inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unable to delete accounts
- Messaging and notification problems

**Requested features**

- Add more creators and personalities
- Improve AI conversation quality
- Integrate with Sendit for AI ratings
- Provide more age-appropriate content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puff Count free?

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

### Is starmatch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Puff Count or starmatch?

Puff Count is rated higher. Puff Count averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.7K ratings, while starmatch averages 4.3 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Puff Count or starmatch have ads?

Puff Count shows ads; starmatch does not.

### Which is updated more often, Puff Count or starmatch?

Puff Count ships an update weekly, and starmatch every 5 days. Most recently, Puff Count was updated on November 3, 2026 and starmatch on November 3, 2026.

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