Horoscopes vs Starwise
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Horoscopes
Access daily horoscopes, zodiac compatibility, and detailed birth charts. Explore ancient divination methods like Tarot and I Ching. Understand yourself better with numerology and biorhythm monitoring.
- Daily, Weekly & Monthly Horoscopes
- Zodiac Compatibility
- Detailed Birth Charts
- Daily Tarot Readings
- Eastern Divination Methods
- Biorhythm Monitor
- Numerology & Color Insights
Read full descriptionHide full description
Unlock the mysteries of your future with the ultimate all-in-one astrology and divination app. Horoscopes goes beyond simple daily predictions. Whether you are looking for love compatibility, deep astrological insights, or ancient Eastern divination methods, we provide the tools to guide your path to happiness and success. GET COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS Daily, Weekly & Monthly Horoscopes: Accurate guidance for your personal life and career. Zodiac Compatibility: Discover your perfect match in love and friendship, and see which signs to approach with caution. Detailed Birth Charts: Interpretations based on your specific date of birth for personalized accuracy. Planetary Transits: Track the movement of planets and understand their impact on your current mood and energy. EXPLORE ANCIENT DIVINATION Daily Tarot: Unveil the mysteries of the day with expert Tarot readings. Eastern Wisdom: Exclusive access to daily Mahjong Tile, Domino, and I Ching readings. Advanced Spreads: Access deep divination readings using 18 different spreads, including Minchiate Tarot. UNDERSTAND YOURSELF BETTER Biorhythm Monitor: Track your physical energy, emotional state, and intellectual capacity cycles. Numerology & Color: Tap into the vibrational power of your daily numbers and colors. Dual Zodiac Calculator: Instantly calculate both your Western and Chinese Astrology signs. SUPPORTED ZODIAC SIGNS Complete predictions for all 12 signs: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces. WHY CHOOSE HOROSCOPES? All-In-One Toolkit: No need for separate apps for Tarot and Astrology. Easy to Use: a clean interface designed for daily clarity. Trusted Accuracy: Insights derived from established astrological principles. Let the stars guide you. Download Horoscopes today. More resources: * View our Privacy Policy: https://horoscope.tv/privacy * View our Terms of Use Agreement: https://horoscope.tv/terms * Email bugs & feature requests with: contact @ horoscope.tv
Starwise
Discover personalized life insights based on your zodiac sign and planetary movements. Plan your days, improve rest, and align your schedule with celestial events for a better future. Explore compatibility and find auspicious locations for important life events.
- Zodiac Astro Alarm
- Astrology Events Calendar
- Daily and Annual Horoscope
- Compatibility insights
- Best City for Birthday Party
- Love horoscope
Read full descriptionHide full description
Actions. Aligned. Starwise is astrology that does something — built around real Vedic Jyotish, the 5,000-year-old system rooted in actual star positions. Your chart is calculated from your exact time, date, and place of birth, so what you read is genuinely yours, never generic. Featured on ELLE. Built by a husband-and-wife team. Made for people who want astrology to be useful — not just entertaining. --WHAT'S INSIDE-- DAILY JYOTISH HOROSCOPE A personal forecast from your exact Vedic birth chart, not just your Sun sign. Warm, specific, free of filler. TRANSITS, PLANET BY PLANET (NEW) Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn — see what each planet is doing for you, day by day. Clear guidance on what to act on and what to hold. PHRASE OF THE DAY One line to carry with you — gentle, inspiring, something to anchor your day. DETAILED FORECAST Each day unpacked: what it means, what to lean into, what to watch for. Dive as deep as you want. COMPATIBILITY Check the alignment between any two profiles. Partner, family, friend, colleague. Love, work, and everything in between. 5 PROFILES, ONE APP Follow up to five people you care about. Read the day for your partner, your kids, your best friend — all in one place. --WHY JYOTISH?-- Western astrology drifted away from the actual sky centuries ago. Jyotish — also called Vedic astrology — stays synced with real star positions, uses 27 Nakshatras (not just 12 signs), and includes dasha periods and remedies. It's astrology that takes itself seriously. --WHO IT'S FOR-- Couples who want to understand each other better. Anyone curious about Vedic or Jyotish astrology. People who want a daily practice, not a once-a-month scroll. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces — every chart is welcome, every chart is different. --FROM THE FOUNDERS-- We're Lalita & Jayananda — a couple building the tools we wished existed. Our goal is simple: practical, honest astrology that helps you and the people you love take aligned action in work, love, and life. Download Starwise, set up your chart in under a minute, and see what today is really asking of you. — https://starwise.app/privacy/ https://starwise.app/terms/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Horoscopes at 4.7 against Starwise's 4.0. Horoscopes also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 143). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Horoscopes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Starwise sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Horoscopes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Horoscopes has 3.9K ratings behind it against 143, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Horoscopes's written reviews are positive against 66% of Starwise's.
Horoscopes ships an update every 6 weeks, Starwise every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Horoscopes | Starwise |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3.9K ratings) — better | 4.0 (143 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 65.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | 143 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | DailyHoroscopes.net | Starwise Co. |
Customer experience
Horoscopes
Starwise
User reviews
Horoscopes
From 3.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Accurate horoscopes
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Insightful and helpful
- 🌟 Great app overall
- 🌞 Enjoyable daily ritual
Room to improve
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤔 Subscription issues
- 😕 Inconsistent or recycled horoscopes
- 🤯 Crashes or bugs
- 🤨 Difficult to navigate
Starwise
From 143 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Interesting and easy to use app
- 🔍 Detailed horoscope readings
- 🌟 Variety of horoscope options (daily, weekly, monthly, Chinese)
- 💕 Useful for love and relationship insights
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⏱️ Slow to load and update
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Lack of personalization options (birth info, location)
Bugs and requests
Horoscopes
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on launch
- Incorrect or missing horoscope content
- Subscription not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- More detailed or personalized horoscopes
- Ability to view past and future horoscopes
- Better subscription management
Starwise
Reported bugs
3 issues- Yearly horoscopes not working for some signs
- Incorrect or missing horoscope content
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
3 requests- Free access to full app features
- Ability to view tomorrow's horoscope
- Restore previous app features (monthly, Chinese horoscopes)
In-app purchases
Horoscopes
- Horoscope Extra$1.997 Days
- Horoscope Extra$4.991 Month
- Horoscope Extra$24.996 Months
Show 1 moreShow fewer
- Horoscope Extra$44.991 Year
Starwise
- Monthly Promo Plan$3.991 Month
- Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Monthly Plan$6.991 Month
Show 7 moreShow fewer
- Weekly$9.997 Days
- Monthly$12.991 Month
- Year Premium$12.991 Year
- Year Essential$19.991 Year
- Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
- Yearly Promo3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year








