# Philstar vs TXTFIRE PH

The clearest difference is rating: Philstar at 3.3 against TXTFIRE PH's 1.0. Philstar also leads on ratings volume (18 vs 1). TXTFIRE PH's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Philstar holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philstar has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Philstar | TXTFIRE PH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philstar/id532930273/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtfire-ph/id6761495228/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 51.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 54 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philstar Global Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1377548247) | [Royce Gerik Chua](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889934682) |

## What reviewers say

### Philstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philstar/id532930273)

Access trusted news from the Philippines and around the world with this fast and easy-to-use application. Stay informed on breaking news, politics, sports, entertainment, and more through original reporting and multimedia features.

**Highlights:** Free access to news, Timely and relevant stories, Breaking news and politics, Sports, entertainment, lifestyle, business, Original reporting and explainers, Multimedia features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### TXTFIRE PH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/txtfire-ph/id6761495228)

This app provides real-time emergency alerts and an interactive map for fire incidents in the Philippines. It allows users to report emergencies quickly and locate fire hydrants and brigades. A dedicated portal also connects blood donors and recipients.

**Highlights:** Real-time incident alerts, Interactive live map, Smart incident reporting, Blood donor portal, Hydrant and brigade locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Philstar free?

Philstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TXTFIRE PH free?

TXTFIRE PH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Philstar or TXTFIRE PH?

Philstar is rated higher. Philstar averages 3.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while TXTFIRE PH averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Philstar or TXTFIRE PH have ads?

Philstar shows ads; TXTFIRE PH does not.

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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.*