# StarScript vs PodcastIntel

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PodcastIntel at none against StarScript's 2. PodcastIntel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). StarScript's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (17 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PodcastIntel asks for nothing beyond the download.

PodcastIntel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarScript has 17 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of StarScript's written reviews are positive against 100% of PodcastIntel's.

StarScript ships an update fortnightly, PodcastIntel every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarScript | PodcastIntel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscript/id1633567275/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcastintel/id6760278262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 75 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [StarScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633567337) | [Hector Sahagun](https://appshunter.io/developer/578020588) |

## What reviewers say

### StarScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscript/id1633567275)

A platform for creators to collaborate on mixed-media productions like books, comics, music, and film. Users can build profiles, connect with others, share work, and find industry opportunities. Patrons can support these creative endeavors.

**Highlights:** Mixed media production creation, Creator profiles, User interaction and messaging, Customizable press feed, Job and service postings, Patron support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worldbuilder | $4.99 | per month |
| Worldbuilder | $49.99 | per year |


### PodcastIntel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcastintel/id6760278262)

Discover every podcast appearance of your favorite guests. This app uses AI to identify individuals across hundreds of shows, sending you personalized alerts and digests. Track people, not just podcasts, with smart guest detection and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Follow specific guests for appearance alerts, AI-powered smart guest detection, Personalized daily, weekly, or monthly digests, Push notifications for new episodes and guest appearances, Search thousands of podcasts and episodes, AI-generated episode summaries, Dark mode interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarScript free?

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

### Is PodcastIntel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarScript or PodcastIntel?

PodcastIntel is rated higher. StarScript averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while PodcastIntel averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do StarScript or PodcastIntel have ads?

StarScript shows ads; PodcastIntel does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarScript or PodcastIntel?

StarScript ships an update fortnightly, and PodcastIntel every 5 weeks. Most recently, StarScript was updated on October 7, 2026 and PodcastIntel on October 17, 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.*