STARSS vs BTTF Clock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STARSS
Experience news reading with a futuristic interface. Access your favorite news and blogs through RSS feeds, enhanced with classic design, animations, and sounds. This app offers a unique and engaging way to stay informed.
- Futuristic interface
- RSS feed aggregation
- Classic design elements
- Animations and sounds
- Universal App support
- Retina Display support
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STARSS is a news reader featuring a futuristic interface experience. STARSS provides convenient access to all your favorite news and blog sites via RSS feeds with classic design, animation, and sounds. STARSS is a Universal App, which runs on iPad, iPad Pro, iPhone, and features full support for Retina Displays.
BTTF Clock
Relive the magic of time travel with this app inspired by the DeLorean's dashboard. It features iconic time displays, customizable dates, and authentic sound effects for an immersive experience. Optimized for older devices, it brings cinematic time travel to your phone or tablet.
- Iconic time displays
- Customizable dates
- Real-time clock
- Interactive interface
- Authentic sound effects
- Car mode with GPS speedometer
- Home screen and CarPlay widgets
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Relive the magic of time travel with the BTTF Clock! Inspired by the iconic clock from the "Back to the Future" trilogy, this app brings the excitement of the DeLorean's dashboard right to your device. Whether you're using a phone or tablet you can enjoy the nostalgia of the iconic time machine. Best of all, it's optimized to run smoothly even on outdated devices, so no one gets left behind in the past. Key Features: • Iconic Time Display: Experience the legendary "Destination Time," "Present Time," and "Last Time Departed" panels, faithfully recreated with stunning detail. • Customizable Dates: Set your own dates for each panel and watch as the app mimics the flux capacitor's data changes. • Real-time Clock: Always stay on schedule with the accurate present time display. • Interactive Interface: Tap on the clock panels to change dates and relive the thrill of setting your time travel destination. • Sound Effects: Enjoy authentic sound effects from the movie to enhance your time travel experience. • Car Mode: Combine the Time Circuits, flux capacitor, and GPS speedometer in an immersive dashboard. • Manual Speed Simulation: Press and hold the speedometer to accelerate and feel speed-responsive haptic feedback as you approach the selected time-travel speed. • Cinematic Time Travel: Reach the configured speed to trigger a full-screen time-travel sequence with visual transitions and sound effects. • Home Screen and CarPlay Widget: Keep the Time Circuits visible at a glance with a configurable widget for your Home Screen and CarPlay. • Optimized for Outdated Devices: Designed to run efficiently on older devices, ensuring smooth performance without compromising on features. Target Audience: • Fans of the "Back to the Future" trilogy. • Retro and classic movie enthusiasts. • Anyone who enjoys unique and themed timekeeping apps. • Users with older devices seeking fun and functional apps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BTTF Clock at monthly against STARSS's every 3 months. STARSS's advantage is ratings volume (282 vs 32) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for STARSS against 4.6 for BTTF Clock. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STARSS has 282 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of STARSS's written reviews are positive against 84% of BTTF Clock's.
STARSS ships an update every 3 months, BTTF Clock monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STARSS | BTTF Clock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (282 ratings) — better | 4.6 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.5% of reviews | 84.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 282 — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christopher Kriens | Sergei Bazarnik |
Customer experience
STARSS
BTTF Clock
Bugs and requests
STARSS
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when opening certain articles
- RSS feed list disappearing after updates
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Slow or failed feed refreshes
Requested features
5 requests- Expanded LCARS functionality (calendar, calculator, etc.)
- Customizable news categories and sources
- Ability to save/share articles
- Dark mode option
- Support for more platforms (macOS, Android)
BTTF Clock
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STARSS
No in-app purchases
BTTF Clock
No in-app purchases
