# TimePassages Astrology vs STAR/CHILD

The clearest difference is ads: TimePassages Astrology at none against STAR/CHILD's shown. TimePassages Astrology also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (65% vs 36%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TimePassages Astrology sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and STAR/CHILD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TimePassages Astrology holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TimePassages Astrology has 44K ratings behind it against 421, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of TimePassages Astrology's written reviews are positive against 36% of STAR/CHILD's.

TimePassages Astrology ships an update every 4 weeks, STAR/CHILD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimePassages Astrology | STAR/CHILD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepassages-astrology/id488946918/reviews)** | [4.4 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | **65.0% of reviews** | 36.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AstroGraph Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/372332314) | [STAR/CHILD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724255138) |

## What reviewers say

### TimePassages Astrology

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timepassages-astrology/id488946918)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Explore your birth chart and receive personalized daily horoscopes based on your unique astrological map. Understand your inner world, relationships, and life's timing with interpretations from experienced astrologers. Free to start, with an option to upgrade for advanced features.

**Highlights:** Personalized birth chart readings, Daily horoscopes based on birth chart, Synastry and Composite relationship charts, Transit and progression tracking, Interpretations by experienced astrologers

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimePassages Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| TimePassages Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Comparison Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astrology Birth Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Solar Arc Directions Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Progressed Chart - single purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Transit Chart - single purchase | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Single Chart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Progressed Biwheel Charts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pass for Unlimited Solar Arc Progressions | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pass for Unlimited Transit Charts | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pass for Unlimited Comparisons | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pass for Unlimited Natal Charts | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Detailed and accurate
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Helpful for learning astrology
- 🌟 Excellent for daily transits and horoscopes
- 🔍 In-depth chart and aspect interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid features/subscriptions required for full access
- 🐛 Glitches, bugs, and crashes reported
- 💸 Expensive for some users
- 🔄 Issues with data/purchases not transferring between devices
- 🔍 Lacking some astrological features (nodes, asteroids, etc.)

**Reported bugs**

- Daily horoscope/transits not working for some users
- Issues with logging in and accessing purchased content
- Location/time zone settings not working correctly
- Charts not displaying properly after updates

**Requested features**

- Add interpretations for nodes, asteroids, and other astrological points
- Improve synastry and compatibility chart features
- Implement cloud/account-based data sync
- Add more customization options (themes, widgets, etc.)
- Improve overall stability and reduce bugs


### STAR/CHILD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211)

This app provides personalized astrological insights for parents, offering detailed relationship breakdowns and birth chart analyses for your entire family. It delivers daily horoscopes, audio readings, and weekly previews to help you understand your children's needs and enhance your parenting style.

**Highlights:** Family relationship breakdowns, Full birth charts and analysis, Daily horoscopes for parents and kids, Daily and weekly audio astrology readings, Whole Sky horoscope tracking, Downloadable parenting guides

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive and detailed astrological content
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-focused insights for parenting
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📖 In-depth guides and daily/weekly readings
- 💡 Thoughtful, balanced, and non-fear-mongering interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Inconsistent content update timing
- 🔐 Persistent login and account issues
- ⏰ Daily readings not available early morning
- 📅 Date recognition problems and display errors

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or when opening
- Login screen loops infinitely
- Users logged out repeatedly throughout the day
- Account data wiped requiring re-input of information
- New app update reverts to old interface

**Requested features**

- Multiple house system options (Placidus, Porphyry, Equal House)
- Synastry and composite chart analysis
- Relational analysis comparing parent-child charts
- Ability to add grandchildren and extended family
- Automatic daily reading uploads at consistent times


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimePassages Astrology free?

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

### Is STAR/CHILD free?

STAR/CHILD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TimePassages Astrology or STAR/CHILD?

TimePassages Astrology is rated higher. TimePassages Astrology averages 4.8 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while STAR/CHILD averages 4.4 from 421 ratings.

### Do TimePassages Astrology or STAR/CHILD have ads?

STAR/CHILD shows ads; TimePassages Astrology does not.

### Which is updated more often, TimePassages Astrology or STAR/CHILD?

TimePassages Astrology ships an update every 4 weeks, and STAR/CHILD monthly. Most recently, TimePassages Astrology was updated on October 29, 2026 and STAR/CHILD on October 27, 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.*