# MVHub Plus vs THE STAR

The clearest difference is rating: MVHub Plus at 1.7 against THE STAR's 1.0. MVHub Plus also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). THE STAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MVHub Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. THE STAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

MVHub Plus holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MVHub Plus has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MVHub Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, THE STAR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MVHub Plus | THE STAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mvhub-plus/id1530585776/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star/id1579889362/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MV TV (THAILAND) COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/512897705) | [GMM Grammy PCL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308238893) |

## What reviewers say

### MVHub Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mvhub-plus/id1530585776)

Stream a vast library of Chinese movies, TV series, variety shows, and TV channels from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and mainland China. Enjoy classic and new releases with Thai voiceovers, available in HD on smartphones, tablets, and PCs.

**Highlights:** Chinese movies and series streaming, Variety shows and TV channels, Content from Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, Thai voiceovers available, HD quality streaming, Available on smartphones, tablets, PCs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| แพ็กเกจเบสิก รายเดือน | $3.99 | per month |
| แพคเกจต่ออายุรายเดือนอัตโนมัติ | $6.99 | per month |
| แพ็กเกจพรีเมียม รายเดือน | $6.99 | per month |


### THE STAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star/id1579889362)

Watch live and on-demand episodes of a popular singing competition. Follow contestants, get the latest news, and vote for your favorites to become the next star. Discover the journey of aspiring artists aiming for the entertainment industry.

**Highlights:** Live broadcast viewing, On-demand episode replays, Contestant profiles and updates, Latest competition news, Fan voting for contestants

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MVHub Plus free?

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

### Is THE STAR free?

THE STAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MVHub Plus or THE STAR?

MVHub Plus is rated higher. MVHub Plus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while THE STAR averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MVHub Plus or THE STAR have ads?

MVHub Plus shows ads; THE STAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, MVHub Plus or THE STAR?

MVHub Plus ships an update every 5 weeks, and THE STAR monthly. Most recently, MVHub Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and THE STAR on October 19, 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.*