# THE STAR vs PlayPlayPlus

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: THE STAR at none against PlayPlayPlus's 12. THE STAR also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayPlayPlus sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. THE STAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

THE STAR ships an update monthly, PlayPlayPlus every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THE STAR | PlayPlayPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-star/id1579889362/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GMM Grammy PCL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/308238893) | [Winner Interactive Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567829692) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PlayPlayPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playplayplus/id6475751638)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,100 Coins | $3.39 | one-time |
| 8,100 Coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Coins | $5.29 | one-time |
| 14,300 Coins | $9.39 | one-time |
| 16,400 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25,200 Coins | $16.49 | one-time |
| 41,200 Coin | $24.99 | one-time |
| 52,000 Coins | $33.99 | one-time |
| 82,500 Coin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 137,700 Coins | $89.99 | one-time |
| 165,100 Coin | $99.99 | one-time |
| 231,100 Coins | $150.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THE STAR free?

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

### Is PlayPlayPlus free?

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

### Do THE STAR or PlayPlayPlus have ads?

PlayPlayPlus shows ads; THE STAR does not.

### Which is updated more often, THE STAR or PlayPlayPlus?

THE STAR ships an update monthly, and PlayPlayPlus every 5 weeks. Most recently, THE STAR was updated on September 13, 2026 and PlayPlayPlus on September 18, 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.*