# Star Guide vs Hotel Mindset

The clearest difference is ads: Star Guide at none against Hotel Mindset's shown. Star Guide also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 1). Hotel Mindset's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Guide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Hotel Mindset sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hotel Mindset holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Guide has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, Hotel Mindset every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Guide | Hotel Mindset |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-guide-night-sky-map/id1542535191/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-mindset/id6468586787/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 220 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Star register](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542535193) | [Mindset Recreation Club Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710170472) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-guide-night-sky-map/id1542535191)

Explore the night sky in real-time with this interactive planetarium. Identify stars and planets, visualize celestial objects in 3D, and plan your stargazing sessions with time travel and location previews.

**Highlights:** Real-time planetarium view, Augmented Reality mode, 3D stars and planets, Best viewing time notifications, Sky motion preview, Past and future sky time travel, Location-based sky preview

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Star-Registration Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Annually | $29.99 | per year |
| One time | $24.99 | one-time |


### Hotel Mindset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotel-mindset/id6468586787)

Access exclusive content from the DYFM podcast, including science facts, workout videos, guided meditations, sleep stories, and soundscapes. This app enhances the podcast listening experience with a variety of educational and wellness resources.

**Highlights:** Science and Brain facts, Pilates, resistance workouts, stretch videos, Meditations and Pep talks, Sleep stories, Soundscapes, DYFM podcast membership extension

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.00 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $149.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Guide free?

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

### Is Hotel Mindset free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Guide or Hotel Mindset?

Hotel Mindset is rated higher. Star Guide averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Hotel Mindset averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star Guide or Hotel Mindset have ads?

Hotel Mindset shows ads; Star Guide does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Guide or Hotel Mindset?

Star Guide ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hotel Mindset every 7 months. Most recently, Star Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hotel Mindset on October 10, 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.*