# STARZ vs The Zeus Network

STARZ and The Zeus Network both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of The Zeus Network's written reviews are positive against 9% of STARZ's. The Zeus Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). STARZ's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 The Zeus Network sells 7 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 The Zeus Network. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 332K and 166K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 9% of STARZ's written reviews are positive against 88% of The Zeus Network's.

STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, The Zeus Network every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | STARZ | The Zeus Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (332K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starz/id550221096/reviews)** | [4.8 (166K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-zeus-network/id1399446592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **332K** | 166K |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | **88.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #15 | **#10** |
| Size | 62 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Starz Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/550221102) | [The Zeus Networks](https://appshunter.io/developer/1399446591) |

## What reviewers say

### STARZ

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #90 Top Grossing, #116 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


### The Zeus Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-zeus-network/id1399446592)

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #66 Top Grossing, #131 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access exclusive digital content featuring popular internet stars. Subscribe monthly or yearly to unlock all features and videos. Enjoy a free trial before committing to a subscription.

**Highlights:** Exclusive digital content, Features popular internet stars, Monthly subscription option, Yearly subscription option, Auto-renewing subscriptions, Free trial available

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zeus Network Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Zeus Network Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| Zeus - 1599 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Zeus - 1999 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Zeus - 2999 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Zeus - 3999 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Zeus - 4999 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Love for the network
- 💎 High-quality content
- 🤑 Affordable subscription
- 🎥 Entertaining shows
- 🙌 Supports black-owned business

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Delayed episode releases
- 🤯 Overwhelming drama
- 🤔 Inconsistent content quality
- 😕 Confusing navigation
- 🙄 Overuse of security/crew

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Login/subscription issues
- Playback problems
- Inconsistent episode order
- Slow loading times

**Requested features**

- Easier episode navigation
- More organized show categories
- Ability to save/resume shows
- Faster release of new content
- More diverse programming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STARZ free?

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

### Is The Zeus Network free?

The Zeus Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, STARZ or The Zeus Network?

STARZ is rated higher. STARZ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while The Zeus Network averages 4.8 from 166K ratings.

### Do STARZ or The Zeus Network have ads?

STARZ shows ads; The Zeus Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, STARZ or The Zeus Network?

STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Zeus Network every 2 months. Most recently, STARZ was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Zeus Network on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, STARZ or The Zeus Network?

STARZ currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and The Zeus Network at #10. 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.*