# Open Subtitles vs iStar

The clearest difference is price: iStar at Free against Open Subtitles's $0.99. iStar also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 6%) and rating (3.6 vs 1.0). Open Subtitles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

iStar is free to download; Open Subtitles costs $0.99 up front. iStar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Open Subtitles asks for nothing beyond the download.

iStar holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStar has 58 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Open Subtitles's written reviews are positive against 48% of iStar's.

Open Subtitles ships an update every 7 months, iStar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Open Subtitles | iStar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-subtitles/id522825951/reviews) | **[3.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-video-streaming/id1440604867/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **58** |
| Positive reviews | 5.6% of reviews | **48.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 16 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Loop Development Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/463823475) | [iStarvidz, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457685179) |

## What reviewers say

### Open Subtitles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/open-subtitles/id522825951)

Access a vast library of subtitles for foreign language films on your iPhone or iPad. This app connects to the OpenSubtitles database, offering millions of titles in hundreds of languages.

**Highlights:** Subtitle access for foreign films, Supports any language, Connects to OpenSubtitles database, Over 1.6 million films indexed, Available on iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### iStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istar-video-streaming/id1440604867)

Watch exclusive content from social video creators without ads. Enjoy behind-the-scenes posts, first-to-view videos, and direct interaction with your favorite YouTubers and celebrities. Discover new talent with AI-powered recommendations.

**Highlights:** Ad-free video streaming, Exclusive creator content, Behind-the-scenes access, AI-powered recommendations, Direct fan-creator interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Channel Access | $4.99 | per month |
| 2 Channels Access | $9.99 | per month |
| 3 Channels Access | $14.99 | per month |
| 4 Channels Access | $19.99 | per month |
| 5 Channels Access | $24.99 | per month |
| 6 Channels Access | $29.99 | per month |
| 7 Channels Access | $34.99 | per month |
| 8 Channels Access | $39.99 | per month |
| 9 Channels Access | $44.99 | per month |
| 10 Channels Access | $49.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Open Subtitles free?

Open Subtitles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iStar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Open Subtitles or iStar?

iStar is rated higher. Open Subtitles averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while iStar averages 3.6 from 58 ratings.

### Do Open Subtitles or iStar have ads?

Neither Open Subtitles nor iStar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Open Subtitles or iStar?

Open Subtitles ships an update every 7 months, and iStar monthly. Most recently, Open Subtitles was updated on October 23, 2026 and iStar on October 26, 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.*