# STARZ vs MGM+

The clearest difference is monetization model: MGM+ at free with in-app purchases against STARZ's subscription. MGM+ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (36% vs 9%). STARZ's advantage is ratings volume (332K vs 88K) and chart position (#15 vs #58). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STARZ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and MGM+ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for STARZ against 4.8 for MGM+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332K and 88K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of STARZ's written reviews are positive against 36% of MGM+'s.

STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, MGM+ fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STARZ | MGM+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starz/id550221096/reviews) | [4.8 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgm-plus/id1387514950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 88K |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | **36.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #58 |
| Size | 62 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Starz Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/550221102) | [EPIX Entertainment LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/430018491) |

## What reviewers say

### STARZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starz/id550221096)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #89 Top Grossing, #112 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access a library of bold original series and hit movies with this streaming service. Enjoy ad-free and offline viewing on multiple devices. Explore boundary-breaking content for adult audiences.

**Highlights:** Ad-free streaming, Offline viewing, Watch on multiple devices, Groundbreaking original series, Blockbuster hit movies

**Features:** Family Sharing, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARZ® App Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Monthly (T-Mobile) | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® App Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| STARZ® Three Month | $25.99 | per 3 months |
| STARZ® Six Month | $45.99 | per 6 months |
| STARZ® Six Month (T-Mobile) | $45.99 | per 6 months |
| STARZ® Annual | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Great content and selection
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 🚀 Reliable video streaming
- 💎 Excellent adaptation of book series

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔀 Inconsistent resume functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💸 Subscription issues and billing problems

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to enter parental control PIN
- Downloaded content randomly deleted
- Incorrect movie/show playback
- Login issues with TV provider accounts

**Requested features**

- Add option to turn off autoplay
- Improve syncing across devices
- Provide more detailed episode information
- Implement better parental controls


### MGM+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mgm-plus/id1387514950)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream thousands of ad-free movies and original series on demand. Enjoy live channels, download content for offline viewing, and curate your personal watchlist. Cancel anytime.

**Highlights:** Stream thousands of movies and series, Access original series, Watch live channels 24/7, Download content for offline viewing, Build a personalized watchlist, Ad-free streaming

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MGM+ Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| Holiday Offer 2025 | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM + \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| MGM+ \| 6 Month Offer | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| MGM+ Yearly | $61.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient app
- 💡 Vast library of classic and contemporary movies
- 👍 Sleek and intuitive user interface
- 👍 Personalized recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Unreliable streaming and buffering issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent login and account management
- 🐛 Confusing navigation and poor user experience
- 🐛 Lack of features like resume playback, skip intro, and multiple profiles

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or access subscribed content
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Streaming issues and playback problems
- Inconsistent behavior across different devices

**Requested features**

- Improve stability and reliability of the app
- Add more user-friendly features like resume playback, skip intro, and multiple profiles
- Enhance the overall user experience and navigation
- Expand the content library with more high-quality movies and shows


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STARZ free?

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

### Is MGM+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STARZ or MGM+?

STARZ and MGM+ are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 332K and 88K ratings respectively.

### Do STARZ or MGM+ have ads?

STARZ shows ads; MGM+ does not.

### Which is updated more often, STARZ or MGM+?

STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, and MGM+ fortnightly. Most recently, STARZ was updated on October 18, 2026 and MGM+ on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, STARZ or MGM+?

STARZ currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and MGM+ at #58. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*