STARZ vs Disney+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STARZ
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.
- Ad-free streaming
- Offline viewing
- Watch on multiple devices
- Groundbreaking original series
- Blockbuster hit movies
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Family fun has its time and place. This isn't it. Switch on to STARZ and say hello to bold entertainment that doesn't hold back. Welcome to a world of boundary breaking entertainment where characters are bolder, the heat burns hotter and thrillers are – well, thrilling. Whether on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV...We like it when you watch, wherever you watch. STARZ. We're All Adults Here. WITH STARZ YOU GET: - Ad-Free Streaming - Offline viewing (via download) - Watch on multiple devices simultaneously STARZ has groundbreaking original series including: Outlander, the World of Spartacus, P-Valley, Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Power Book IV: Force, The Spanish Princess, The White Queen, Black Sails, Survivor’s Remorse, & more Blockbuster hit movies like Michael, The Strangers: Chapter 3, Shelter, Mutiny, Oscar Shaw & More If you’re already a STARZ subscriber through your TV provider, you can download the app and enjoy at no additional charge through your TV subscription. Otherwise, simply create an account within the app and start watching. STARZ SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: - You can subscribe monthly or annually. Both subscriptions give you unlimited streaming of all content - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase-Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - You may manage your subscriptions and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable STARZ online services are only accessible through participating partners in the U.S. and certain U.S. territories where a high-speed broadband connection is available. Service automatically rolls to month-to-month or annual subscription unless canceled prior to expiration of free trial. Subscription is non-refundable. Prices may vary. STARZ and related service marks are the property of Starz Entertainment, LLC. Privacy Policy -https://www.starz.com/privacypolicy Terms of Use -https://www.starz.com/termsofservice
Disney+
Stream a vast library of movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. Enjoy exclusive Originals, new releases, and timeless classics with features like 4K UHD, IMAX Enhanced, and multi-screen viewing. Parental controls ensure a safe experience for all.
- Exclusive Originals
- New releases and classics
- 4K UHD and HDR streaming
- IMAX Enhanced viewing
- Multi-screen simultaneous viewing
- Parental controls
- Curated Hulu and ESPN content
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Disney+ is the streaming home of your favorite stories. With beloved movies and series from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, there's always something to explore. Stream the latest movie releases, exclusive Original series, and highly anticipated matchups all in Disney+. Stream Originals like Marvel Studios’ Loki and fan favorites like Encanto and The Simpsons. With a Disney+ subscription plan you will get to experience: • Exclusive new Originals from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. • Access to new releases, timeless classics, and past seasons of your favorite TV shows. • A live feed of ABC News and Streams that offer carefully curated, continuous programming based on seasonality or interest, from across the Disney+ library* • Over 100 titles in 4K UHD and HDR. • The ability to watch on multiple screens at once at no extra cost. • Multiple parental control features including Profile PIN and Kid-Proof Exit. Easily adjust a profile’s Content Rating settings for a viewing experience that suits everyone • IMAX Enhanced, see the full scale and scope with IMAX's expanded aspect ratio. Available with certain Marvel and Pixar titles and accessible on all devices where Disney+ is supported. • A curated selection of unlocked Hulu content in the Hulu hub within the Disney+ app.** • A curated selection of highly anticipated live sports events, ESPN Originals, and studio programming in the ESPN hub within the Disney+ app** For help with Disney+, please visit: http://help.disneyplus.com For our Subscriber Agreement and other policies please visit: https://disneyplus.com/legal/subscriber-agreement Your California Privacy Rights: https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/your-california-privacy-rights Do Not Sell My Information: https://www.disneyplus.com/legal/privacy-policy The content available on Disney+ may vary by region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country. *Select Streams are currently available only with the Disney+ Premium plan. ABC News is not rated and will require a profile's Content Rating settings to be set to TV-MA. All other Streams are rated on a program-by-program basis. **Content subject to change. U.S. residents, 18+ only. A limited selection of content from Hulu and ESPN+ are now available to all Disney+ subscribers. To access the full ESPN+ on Disney+ and Hulu on Disney+ experiences, you must bundle those services with your Disney+ subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Disney+ at 28% against STARZ's 9%. Disney+ also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (2M vs 332K). STARZ's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. STARZ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Disney+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
STARZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disney+ has 2M ratings behind it against 332K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of STARZ's written reviews are positive against 28% of Disney+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, Disney+ every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STARZ | Disney+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (332K ratings) — better | 4.6 (2M ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | 28.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 332K | 2M — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #16 | #6 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 304 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Starz Entertainment, LLC | Disney |
Customer experience
STARZ
Disney+
User reviews
STARZ
From 332K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Great content and selection
- 👍 User-friendly app interface
- 🚀 Reliable video streaming
- 💎 Excellent adaptation of book series
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔀 Inconsistent resume functionality
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
- ⏱️ Slow app performance
- 💸 Subscription issues and billing problems
Disney+
From 2M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💎 Excellent content library
- 🌟 Childhood favorites available
- 🤩 Exciting new original shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy app with crashes
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 🔍 Difficult to find content
- 🕰️ Lack of 'continue watching' feature
Bugs and requests
STARZ
Reported bugs
4 issues- Unable to enter parental control PIN
- Downloaded content randomly deleted
- Incorrect movie/show playback
- Login issues with TV provider accounts
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to turn off autoplay
- Improve syncing across devices
- Provide more detailed episode information
- Implement better parental controls
Disney+
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent app crashes
- Issues with Chromecast and casting
- Incorrect episode order for some shows
- Disappearing content from watchlist
Requested features
4 requests- Add 'continue watching' section
- Improve episode tracking and resume
- Allow customizable profiles
- Expand language and subtitle options
In-app purchases
STARZ
- STARZ® App Monthly1 Month trial$11.991 Month
- STARZ® Monthly$11.991 Month
- STARZ® Monthly (T-Mobile)$11.991 Month
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- STARZ® App Monthly$11.991 Month
- STARZ® Three Month$25.993 Months
- STARZ® Six Month6 Months trial$45.996 Months
- STARZ® Six Month (T-Mobile)$45.996 Months
- STARZ® Annual1 Year trial$69.991 Year
Disney+
- Disney+ Basic Monthly2 variants$12.491 Month
- Disney Bundle Duo Basic$12.991 Month
- Disney+ Premium5 variants$21.491 Month
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- Disney+, Hulu Bundle Premium$21.991 Month
- Disney+ Premium$214.991 Year
- Disney+ Premier Access: Mulan$29.99









