# GameStar DE vs Mac Life

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mac Life at 100% against GameStar DE's 30%. Mac Life also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 2). GameStar DE's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GameStar DE sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and Mac Life sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GameStar DE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 9 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of GameStar DE's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mac Life's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameStar DE | Mac Life |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-de/id511311588/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-life/id1075865415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9** |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Webedia Gaming GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/373966446) | [falkemedia digital GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/406680206) |

## What reviewers say

### GameStar DE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestar-de/id511311588)

Access the latest PC gaming magazine issues on your iPhone and iPad. Get digital editions before they hit newsstands, purchase individual issues or subscriptions, and keep all your bought editions in one place.

**Highlights:** Digital magazine editions, Early access to issues, In-app purchases, Subscription options, All purchased issues accessible, Free test issue

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GameStar-Abo | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| GameStar-Abo | $59.99 | per year |
| GameStar 05/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 07/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 08/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 09/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 10/2012 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 01/2014 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar 04/2015 | $0.99 | one-time |
| GameStar-Sonderheft 04/12: Diablo 3 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Mac Life

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mac-life/id1075865415)

Stay updated with the latest Apple news, rumors, and tips. Get exclusive content and early access to articles from a leading European Apple magazine. Offers a comprehensive archive and ad-free reading experience for subscribers.

**Highlights:** Daily Apple news updates, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch coverage, Push notifications for breaking news, Searchable article archive, Exclusive subscriber content, Ad-free reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MacLife Plus Abo monatlich | $5.99 | per month |
| MacLife Plus Abo jährlich | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameStar DE free?

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

### Is Mac Life free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GameStar DE or Mac Life?

GameStar DE is rated higher. GameStar DE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mac Life averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do GameStar DE or Mac Life have ads?

Neither GameStar DE nor Mac Life shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GameStar DE or Mac Life?

GameStar DE ships an update every 3 months, and Mac Life every 3 months. Most recently, GameStar DE was updated on September 13, 2026 and Mac Life on September 21, 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.*