# Outliner for iPad vs Appstar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Outliner for iPad at none against Appstar's 5. Outliner for iPad also leads on ratings volume (13 vs 1). Appstar's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Outliner for iPad costs $4.99 and Appstar $1.99 up front. Appstar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Outliner for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Appstar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outliner for iPad has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Outliner for iPad ships an update every 4 months, Appstar every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outliner for iPad | Appstar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outliner-for-ipad/id360659928/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 11 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CarbonFin](https://appshunter.io/developer/284455729) | [APPSTAR PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508216229) |

## What reviewers say

### Outliner for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outliner-for-ipad/id360659928)

This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.

**Highlights:** Outlining tool, iPad exclusive

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple, intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
- 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
- 💾 Free cloud backup and sync service
- 📱 Works on iPhone, iPad, and web

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔤 Font size options too limited
- 👁️ Text too small for accessibility needs
- 🎨 No color or formatting options
- 📱 Separate paid apps for iPhone and iPad
- ⌨️ Poor keyboard support and shortcuts

**Reported bugs**

- Font size settings don't include larger options
- Copy and paste functionality lost in recent updates
- OPML export doesn't preserve outline hierarchy in Word
- Text selection and cursor placement issues
- Sync authentication failures causing data loss

**Requested features**

- Larger font size options and accessibility settings
- Color coding and text formatting (bold, italics)
- Folder-based organization for outlines
- Due dates and reminders for tasks
- Password protection and encryption


### Appstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appstar-remember-names/id1508216230)

This app helps you remember people's names and details by creating profiles, adding notes, and using interactive flashcards and quizzes. It also allows you to schedule follow-up actions and reminders to stay in touch.

**Highlights:** Create personal profiles, Add photos and notes, Interactive flashcards, Quiz mode, Color-coded tags, Schedule follow-up actions, Syncs securely

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All features | $0.49 | per month |
| power search | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| sub_quiz | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| power search contacts | $0.49 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outliner for iPad free?

Outliner for iPad costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Appstar free?

Appstar costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Outliner for iPad or Appstar?

Appstar is rated higher. Outliner for iPad averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Appstar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Outliner for iPad or Appstar have ads?

Neither Outliner for iPad nor Appstar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outliner for iPad or Appstar?

Outliner for iPad ships an update every 4 months, and Appstar every 7 months. Most recently, Outliner for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Appstar on November 3, 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.*