# truTV vs starscore

The clearest difference is review sentiment: starscore at 100% against truTV's 15%. starscore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). truTV's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (14K vs 9). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. starscore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. truTV asks for nothing beyond the download.

starscore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: truTV has 14K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of truTV's written reviews are positive against 100% of starscore's.

truTV ships an update every 3 months, starscore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | truTV | starscore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscore/id6578414959/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/405623540) | [Star Score LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759448981) |

## What reviewers say

### truTV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trutv/id396972659)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream live sports, full episodes of popular TV shows, and movies on demand. Sign in with your TV provider to access content from truTV and enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Watch live sports, Stream full TV episodes, Enjoy blockbuster movies, Sign in with TV provider, Access truTV originals, Watch anytime, anywhere

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Great content like Impractical Jokers and Adam Ruins Everything
- 👍 Decent user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Endless ad loops and poor ad integration
- 📺 Inability to continue watching from where you left off
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- 🔒 Frequent sign-out issues and login problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to watch episodes
- Freezes and becomes unresponsive
- Login screen issues and inability to sign in
- Video playback problems and constant buffering

**Requested features**

- Add ability to turn off closed captions
- Implement Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Add a 'continue watching' feature
- Improve overall app stability and performance


### starscore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscore/id6578414959)

Discover your astrological compatibility with others and compare your 'starscore' to celebrity couples. Explore planetary influences in your natal chart and get daily horoscopes. Features a 'Party Mode' for group fun.

**Highlights:** Astrological compatibility analysis, Celebrity couple comparisons, Natal chart planet insights, Daily starcasts, Party Mode for groups, Global average starscore comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| starscore VIP | $0.99 | per month |
| Credits - 10 pack | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is truTV free?

truTV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is starscore free?

starscore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, truTV or starscore?

starscore is rated higher. truTV averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while starscore averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do truTV or starscore have ads?

truTV shows ads; starscore does not.

### Which is updated more often, truTV or starscore?

truTV ships an update every 3 months, and starscore every 3 weeks. Most recently, truTV was updated on October 15, 2026 and starscore on October 5, 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.*