LittleHippo vs Netstar StarTag
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LittleHippo
This app helps manage children's sleep and daily routines using visual cues. It allows parents to create custom schedules for bedtime and other daily activities, functioning as a sleep training clock, routine keeper, sound machine, and night light.
- Customizable bedtime routines
- Daily activity scheduling
- Visual cue system
- Sound machine functionality
- Night light feature
- Portable design
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Tired of your child's late night bed times and early morning wake ups? Does your little one thrive on visual cues to keep on track throughout the day? We're here to help. With the LittleHippo app, you can control all of the features of EVIE, our first-of-its-kind sleep training clock, routine keeper, sound machine and night light. EVIE is perfect for kiddos. We all know that children thrive on predictable schedules. With EVIE, you can create custom bedtime routines such as brushing teeth, reading books, changing into pajamas, bed time, and more! EVIE isn't just for bedtime - you can even create routines for your child's daily life such as chore time, homework, and more. With EVIE's built-in battery, EVIE can be moved from room to room to keep your child on track at all times. Custom schedules can be easily swapped out and linked to specific days of the week, making EVIE as customizable as needed for your family. Need a quick one-off night light, sound machine or timer? No problem. With a tap of a button, start those features right up. From the baby stage to the big kid stage, EVIE is the perfect bedside companion. Learn more about LittleHippo products at littlehippo.com. If you need help, contact us at support@littlehippo.com.
Netstar StarTag
This app provides a smart solution for tracking various assets, from parcels and pets to vehicles and high-value goods. It offers real-time location tracking, geo-zone alerts, and a crowd-connected recovery network. The system is powered by Netstar, a leader in telematics and vehicle tracking.
- Real-time location tracking
- Geo-zone alerts and notifications
- Crowd-connected recovery network
- Modular BLE devices
- Secure device sharing
- Scalable for personal and business use
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Welcome to STARtag –Your smart solution for tracking what matters most. From cargo and parcels to pets and high-value goods, STARtag makes your asset tracking journey simpler, smarter and safer. Provided by Netstar, South Africa’s trusted leader in telematics and vehicle tracking, the STARtag Mobile App is a powerful extension of our connected mobility ecosystem. It's more than an app—it's part of the full STARtag solution designed to future-proof asset tracking and recovery. Why Choose STARtag? Powered by Netstar With over 25 years of innovation in vehicle tracking, fleet management, and stolen vehicle recovery, Netstar brings industry-leading expertise and reliability to your fingertips. √ Modular BLE Devices Choose from a variety of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) tags tailored for vehicles, assets, pets, parcels, and more—each offering unique form factors and battery life options. √ Real-Time Location Tracking View live locations of your tagged items on an interactive map with real-time updates and status indicators. √ Crowd-Connected Recovery Tap into the STARtag community network to help locate lost or stolen items using nearby devices connected to the platform. √ Geo-Zone Alerts & Notifications Create custom geo-fences and get instant alerts when your asset enters or leaves designated areas. √ Secure Device Sharing Easily share access to your STARtag devices without compromising your personal login credentials. √ Scalable for Personal & Business Use Ideal for individuals, logistics companies, and fleet managers looking for a smart, scalable asset tracking solution. Experience the power of STARtag – Don’t lose it. STARtag it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LittleHippo at 5.0 against Netstar StarTag's 1.0. LittleHippo also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Netstar StarTag's advantage is update cadence (every 8 months vs every 18 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LittleHippo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
LittleHippo ships an update every 18 months, Netstar StarTag every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LittleHippo | Netstar StarTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 193 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Little Hippo | NETSTAR (PTY) LTD |
In-app purchases
LittleHippo
No in-app purchases
Netstar StarTag
No in-app purchases
Questions
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