Vedic Astro vs Stars*
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vedic Astro
This app calculates the Indian Vedic Calendar (Panchang) and generates horoscopes (Janam Patri) using Vedic astrology principles. It offers detailed chart calculations, including periods, strengths, and various astrological systems, for astrologers and learners.
- Vedic Calendar (Panchang) calculation
- Horoscope (Janam Patri) generation
- Vimshotri Dasha calculation
- Multiple ayanamsa options (Lahiri, Raman, etc.)
- Ashtakvarga strengths
- Bhav Chalit and Divisional Charts
- Chart printing and sharing
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Vedic Astro calculates the Indian Vedic Calendar (Panchang) and makes Horoscope (Janam Patri) based upon Vedic astrology. Periods (Dasha) are also calculated based upon Vimshotri System. Option of Lahiri/Raman/Krishnamurti/Djwhal Khool ayanamsa for calculations. Also calculates Ashtakvarga based Strengths. Bhav Chalit and all Divisional Charts. Char Karkas, Arudha Padas, Varga Summaries, House Summary and much more... Ability to rotate chart based upon any Sign, Char Karaka, Arudha Pada and KL. Nakshatra Position and Pada. Chart Printing and Sharing Option. Note: This App does not predict, only computes Charts based upon Vedic Astrology, meant for Astrologers or Learners of Vedic Astrology. Predictions are covered in separate App "Vedic Quest" and "Vedic Horo".
Stars*
This app provides detailed astrological calculations and interpretations for birth charts and transits. It features animated charts with timeline controls and precision wheels, offering in-depth analysis for users interested in astrology.
- Expert scrollable interpretations
- Animated transit charts
- Freeze/step through transits
- Precision wheel charts with zoom/pan
- iPad split-screen functionality
- Birth place database
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Astrological calculations with accuracy matching Astro Dienst (astro.com). Preloaded with natal data for 100 celebrities including Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Vladimir Putin, and Donald Trump—easily add yourself and loved ones. KEY FEATURES: • Expert scrollable interpretations for birth charts and transits • Smoothly animated transit charts (month to century timelines) • Freeze/step forward or backward through transits • Precision wheel charts with zoom/pan for full detail • iPad split-screen: edit birth data → instant chart updates • Birth places for all major world cities + manual map override
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stars* at 4.0 against Vedic Astro's 3.3. Stars* also leads on price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Vedic Astro's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Vedic Astro costs $9.99 and Stars* $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stars* holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vedic Astro has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Vedic Astro's written reviews are positive against 50% of Stars*'s.
Vedic Astro ships an update every 2 months, Stars* monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vedic Astro | Stars* |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 9.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Davinder Kumar Manchanda | Atle Wilhelmsen |
Customer experience
Vedic Astro
Stars*
In-app purchases
Vedic Astro
No in-app purchases
Stars*
No in-app purchases
