# Starwise vs Positive Thinking Techniques

The clearest difference is ads: Positive Thinking Techniques at none against Starwise's shown. Positive Thinking Techniques also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). Starwise's advantage is ratings volume (143 vs 5). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Positive Thinking Techniques sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Starwise against 4.0 for Positive Thinking Techniques. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Starwise has 143 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 66% positive.

Starwise ships an update every 5 weeks, Positive Thinking Techniques every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starwise | Positive Thinking Techniques |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starwise-astrologyhoroscope/id417080132/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/positive-thinking-techniques/id496949375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **143** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **65.9% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 120 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Starwise Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1551812227) | [TapCoder.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/338711656) |

## What reviewers say

### Starwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starwise-astrologyhoroscope/id417080132)

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.

**Highlights:** Zodiac Astro Alarm, Astrology Events Calendar, Daily and Annual Horoscope, Compatibility insights, Best City for Birthday Party, Love horoscope

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Promo Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $6.99 | per month |
| Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Year Premium | $12.99 | per year |
| Yearly Promo Plan | $12.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Year Essential | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Promo | $29.99 | per year |
| Semi-Annual | $42.99 | per 6 months |
| Year Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Interesting and easy to use app
- 🔍 Detailed horoscope readings
- 🌟 Variety of horoscope options (daily, weekly, monthly, Chinese)
- 💕 Useful for love and relationship insights

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently
- ⏱️ Slow to load and update
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🔍 Lack of personalization options (birth info, location)

**Reported bugs**

- Yearly horoscopes not working for some signs
- Incorrect or missing horoscope content
- Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Free access to full app features
- Ability to view tomorrow's horoscope
- Restore previous app features (monthly, Chinese horoscopes)


### Positive Thinking Techniques

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/positive-thinking-techniques/id496949375)

Discover techniques to cultivate positive thinking and improve self-esteem for a happier, healthier, and more successful life. Learn how to develop a positive attitude through practical advice and motivational quotes.

**Highlights:** Positive thinking methods, Develop positive attitude, Improve self-esteem, Motivational quotes, Inspirational quotes, Share quotes on Facebook

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Positive Alarm | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starwise free?

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

### Is Positive Thinking Techniques free?

Positive Thinking Techniques is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starwise or Positive Thinking Techniques?

Positive Thinking Techniques is rated higher. Starwise averages 4.0 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Positive Thinking Techniques averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Starwise or Positive Thinking Techniques have ads?

Starwise shows ads; Positive Thinking Techniques does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starwise or Positive Thinking Techniques?

Starwise ships an update every 5 weeks, and Positive Thinking Techniques every 2 months. Most recently, Starwise was updated on October 23, 2026 and Positive Thinking Techniques on October 1, 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.*