Comparison

STAR/CHILD vs Bump Journey

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

Head to head
About

STAR/CHILD

This app provides personalized astrological insights for parents, offering detailed relationship breakdowns and birth chart analyses for your entire family. It delivers daily horoscopes, audio readings, and weekly previews to help you understand your children's needs and enhance your parenting style.

Highlights
  • Family relationship breakdowns
  • Full birth charts and analysis
  • Daily horoscopes for parents and kids
  • Daily and weekly audio astrology readings
  • Whole Sky horoscope tracking
  • Downloadable parenting guides
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STAR/CHILD is the only astrology app just for parenting. It’s a complete parenting playbook based on your unique astrological chart and the charts of your whole family. Here’s what you get to work with: * Ultra-detailed relationship breakdowns that unpack what astrology says about your relationship with your kids and co-parents (and how they vibe with each other too) * Full birth charts for everyone in your family along with an extensive and highly specific analysis of what each of your placements has to say about your parenting style — and what your kids’ charts have to say about what exactly they’re likely to need most from you in order to thrive. * Daily horoscopes for you and each of your kids that take everything happening up in the sky and translate it into the essential things you need to know to make the most of your parenting life on any given day. * Daily audio readings to give you the essential rundown of the day: what's the vibe, what to expect, and how to make the most of it. * Weekly audio astrology previews to take you deep into the coming week's astrology and what it means for life with kids (and life in general). * Whole Sky horoscopes to show you where every planet, luminary, and node are in the sky on any given day: what sign they're in, what house they're in for you specifically, and what you need to know about each transit. * Downloadable guides that go in deep (we mean super deep) on what your Sun, Rising, and Moon signs say about your parenting superpowers, how you emotionally process things, what parts of life with kids might be challenging for you, and how to deal with all of it. Your family isn’t like anyone else’s. This is your super-detailed guidebook to life with your weird little crew, specifically. Just as they are, just as you are, explained by the astrology of the moment you were born, and every moment you’re living in now. Terms of Service: https://www.starchild.app/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.starchild.app/privacy-policy

About

Bump Journey

Features
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Pregnancy is more than a milestone — it’s a deeply personal journey. Bump Journey was created to help you slow down, reflect, and capture every meaningful moment along the way. With a simple, distraction-free experience, Bump Journey lets you log daily journal entries throughout your pregnancy — creating a private space to document your thoughts, feelings, milestones, and memories as they happen. Whether it’s your first kick, a doctor’s visit, or just how you’re feeling today, each entry becomes part of a story you’ll cherish forever. Follow your baby’s development week by week with clear, easy-to-understand updates. Every stage of pregnancy brings something new, and Bump Journey keeps you informed with thoughtful insights and gentle tips so you always know what to expect next. Bump Journey is built with intention — focusing on what matters most: your experience, your memories, and your peace of mind. Unlike many apps, we believe your journey should remain yours. That’s why Bump Journey does not collect, track, or sell your personal data. Your entries stay private, secure, and fully under your control. Features: Daily pregnancy journal to capture your journey in real time Weekly baby growth updates and helpful, easy-to-follow tips Clean, minimal design that keeps the focus on your experience No ads, no distractions No data collection or selling — ever Whether you’re just beginning your pregnancy or counting down the final weeks, Bump Journey is here to support you with clarity, simplicity, and privacy. Because every pregnancy is unique — and your story deserves to be remembered, your way.

Screenshots

STAR/CHILD4 screens
Bump Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bump Journey at none against STAR/CHILD's 3. Bump Journey also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.2). On price 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. STAR/CHILD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Bump Journey asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
STAR/CHILD versus Bump Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAR/CHILDBump Journey
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (420 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings420 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size95 MB57 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSTAR/CHILDREYNALDO MENDOZA ALCONINI

Bugs and requests

STAR/CHILD

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes on launch or when opening
  • Login screen loops infinitely
  • Users logged out repeatedly throughout the day
  • Account data wiped requiring re-input of information
  • New app update reverts to old interface
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  • Daily horoscopes not updating or loading late
  • Weekly readings showing previous week's content
  • Multiple family members showing identical horoscopes despite different signs
  • Co-parent horoscopes lagging days behind other users
  • Date adjustment feature not functioning properly
  • Email sign-up code not being received
  • Charts showing incorrect house placements
  • Inconsistent data across different profiles
  • App stuck on previous week's content

Requested features

13 requests
  • Multiple house system options (Placidus, Porphyry, Equal House)
  • Synastry and composite chart analysis
  • Relational analysis comparing parent-child charts
  • Ability to add grandchildren and extended family
  • Automatic daily reading uploads at consistent times
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  • Bulk weekly reading uploads
  • Subtitles for audio-only features
  • Email update functionality
  • Visible logout button in settings
  • Free trial period before paid subscription
  • Educational content for children
  • Aspect and placement details in charts
  • Relationship analysis between family members

Bump Journey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

STAR/CHILD

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$10.001 Month
  • Yearly$99.001 Year
None

Bump Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAR/CHILD free?
STAR/CHILD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bump Journey free?
Bump Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STAR/CHILD or Bump Journey have ads?
STAR/CHILD shows ads; Bump Journey does not.

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