Comparison

STARZ vs Popstar!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Ad-free streaming
  • Offline viewing
  • Watch on multiple devices
  • Groundbreaking original series
  • Blockbuster hit movies
Features
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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

About

Popstar!

Access a 24/7 live streaming channel featuring original dramas, comedies, movies, and internet trends. Enjoy on-demand series and short-form content tailored to your viewing preferences. Explore celebrity-driven commentary and a vast library of entertainment.

Highlights
  • 24/7 live streaming channel
  • Original dramas and comedies
  • SVOD/VOD series and movies
  • Short-form internet sensations
  • Celebrity-branded features
  • Interactive videos
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POPSTAR! TV ™ is based on the wildly successful POPSTAR! Magazine which is one of the most recognizable brands in the the world that has its pulse on the lifestyle of the active adult 25-49 . POPSTAR! TV ™ is a WORLDWIDE 24/7 force in quality, ORIGINAL entertainment that no other new television channel can do. This is a one-stop shop for exceptional programming and quality entertainment that is second to none. POPSTAR! TV™ gives you the CHOICE of how to make the channel work for YOU! A LIVE 24/7 streaming channel of dramas, comedies, movies, short form internet sensations, and latest trends! SVOD/VOD series, shortform, or movies of your choice to watch what you want, when you want! À la carte - AND sub-license the individual programs to other media outlets in your territory. POPSTAR! TV™ is proud to offer ORIGINAL DRAMAS each with strong young adult protagonists set under familiar themes. The new dramas include: Purgatory- strangers trapped underground in revenge plot for a murder. The Agency- Six interns get caught up in the power and greed of Hollywood while working at the hottest talent agency in town where anything goes to get ahead. Purgatory- a group of strangers find themselves held hostage by one seeking revenge for a murder in which each had played a part. Evil Touch- American college students studying abroad in Europe are stranded in a remote village in which they unwittingly release an ancient evil that the locals have been standing guard over for generations. Death Squad- A group of elite soldiers must destroy a viral malfunction that is turning people into zombies. POPSTAR! TV™ also debuts its original zany with a heart comedy series This Just In . In the series, Liz Sandler is a socially-repressed teenager who arrives at a new school and falls quickly into a group of rather eclectic friends each with their own issues. POPSTAR! TV™ offers celebrity branded features such as Popstar This Week in which Hollywood young adult experts comment and debate on the current stories, trends, music, movies and more for the week! POPSTAR! TV™ also has over 1000 hours of programs, interactive videos, movies and much more! Popstar! TV Pricing: • Subscription 1 Year - USD [9.99]* * For non-US app stores, the equivalent currency charges will apply. Please note: App subscriptions do not include access to subscription-only content on our website. Additional Subscription Information: • 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, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Privacy Policy - https://www.popstaronline.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use - https://www.popstaronline.com/terms-of-service/ • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

Screenshots

STARZ4 screens
Popstar!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Popstar! at 80% against STARZ's 9%. Popstar! also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). STARZ's advantage is ratings volume (332K vs 44) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STARZ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month and Popstar! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STARZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STARZ has 332K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of STARZ's written reviews are positive against 80% of Popstar!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, Popstar! every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
STARZ versus Popstar!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTARZPopstar!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (332K ratings) — better4.6 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings332K — better44
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS18.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB52 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperStarz Entertainment, LLCASSOCIATED ENTERTAINMENT RELEASING, INC.

Customer experience

STARZ

All ratings331,723 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews640 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.9%

Popstar!

All ratings44 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

Popstar!

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

STARZ

Subscriptions8
  • 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
1 purchases

Popstar!

One-time1
  • Stream$9.99

Questions

Is STARZ free?
STARZ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Popstar! free?
Popstar! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STARZ or Popstar!?
STARZ is rated higher. STARZ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 332K ratings, while Popstar! averages 4.6 from 44 ratings.
Do STARZ or Popstar! have ads?
Both STARZ and Popstar! show ads.
Which is updated more often, STARZ or Popstar!?
STARZ ships an update every 3 weeks, and Popstar! every 3 months. Most recently, STARZ was updated on November 1, 2026 and Popstar! on October 24, 2026.

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