Comparison

QiFood Pro vs StarQi

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QiFood Pro

Explore the properties and effects of foods based on traditional Chinese nutrition. Access detailed information for over 240 different food items, from beans to dairy.

Highlights
  • Traditional Chinese nutrition information
  • Properties and effects of foods
  • Database of 240+ food items
  • Detailed food descriptions
  • Covers beans, dairy, and more
Features
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The QiFood App gives you detailed informations about the properties and effects of aliments according to the traditional chinese nutrition. It contains detailed information for 240 foods ranging from Adzuki Beans to Yoghurt.

About

StarQi

Features
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The starQi system is a revolutionary system for both reliable measurement and effective regulation of the meridians, the Qi matrix and the entire human energy system. The entire condition of the organism, the causes of symptoms and complaints - including the so-called functional disorders - can be reliably determined and rectified within a few minutes. 15 years of research and development, clinical and practical applications confirm the results and the successful use of various applications. The starQi app offers the following features: Measurement - The Akabane test is modeled when measuring. The action takes place in pulse rate with approximately 1 Hz at the terminal points of the meridians. A precisely defined amount of energy is introduced into the meridians per pulse. The entire measurement takes about 5 minutes. Regulation - The stimulation of the biologically active points by means of magneto-infrared light acupuncture is comparable to classic acupuncture. The difference to needle acupuncture, where the duration of action is usually chosen intuitively or according to fixed rules, is with the starQi Pen a non-invasive action as a function of the feedback (stress test) of the test person - which only supplies the exact amount of energy required and overstimulation of the meridians is excluded. Evaluation - With the basic knowledge of TCM alone, the measurement results delivered via the starQi app are basically easy to interpret and the causes of faults or symptoms can be clearly recognized. Diagnoses by the treating physician are also easier to make or interpret. Recommendations - 5 elements of nutrition, vitamins, minerals, trace elements, proteins, medicinal plants, and much more. Correlations - This includes in particular the knowledge and understanding of the Tao, the creative primal principle of nature from which the complementary forces Yin and Yang and the life energy Qi can be derived, as well as knowledge of the basic correlations of the individual meridians and understanding of the principle of Five phases of change. For further information visit our homepage: http://www.qi-products.at

Screenshots

QiFood Pro4 screens
StarQi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StarQi at Free against QiFood Pro's $8.99. QiFood Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

StarQi is free to download; QiFood Pro costs $8.99 up front. StarQi sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. QiFood Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QiFood Pro ships an update every 3 months, StarQi every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QiFood Pro versus StarQi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQiFood ProStarQi
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB47 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDominik Wei-FiegMarkus Mayer

In-app purchases

None

QiFood Pro

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

StarQi

One-time10
  • Sport (3 months)$33.99
  • Lifestyle (6 month)$54.99
  • Health (6 month)$64.99
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  • Professional (3 months)$69.99
  • Sport (6 months)$69.99
  • Lifestyle (12 month)$99.99
  • Health (12 month)$109.99
  • Sport (12 months)$119.99
  • Professional (6 months)$124.99
  • Professional (12 months)$239.99

Questions

Is QiFood Pro free?
QiFood Pro costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is StarQi free?
StarQi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QiFood Pro or StarQi have ads?
Neither QiFood Pro nor StarQi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QiFood Pro or StarQi?
QiFood Pro ships an update every 3 months, and StarQi every 2 months. Most recently, QiFood Pro was updated on October 29, 2026 and StarQi on October 26, 2026.

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