# STAR/CHILD vs Kaukau

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kaukau at 100% against STAR/CHILD's 36%. Kaukau also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). STAR/CHILD's advantage is ratings volume (420 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAR/CHILD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Kaukau sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kaukau holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR/CHILD has 420 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of STAR/CHILD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Kaukau's.

STAR/CHILD ships an update monthly, Kaukau weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAR/CHILD | Kaukau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaukau/id6762321322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **420** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 95 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STAR/CHILD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724255138) | [Meaghan Zuttermeister](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886345458) |

## What reviewers say

### STAR/CHILD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Comprehensive and detailed astrological content
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-focused insights for parenting
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- 📖 In-depth guides and daily/weekly readings
- 💡 Thoughtful, balanced, and non-fear-mongering interpretations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and glitches
- 🔄 Inconsistent content update timing
- 🔐 Persistent login and account issues
- ⏰ Daily readings not available early morning
- 📅 Date recognition problems and display errors

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Kaukau

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaukau/id6762321322)

This app helps you plan meals based on the ingredients you already have, reducing food waste and saving money. It generates personalized weekly meal plans with recipes, nutrition information, and a smart grocery list. Features include calorie and water tracking, dietary filters, and cuisine preferences.

**Highlights:** AI-generated 7-day meal plans, Personalized recipes with nutrition info, Smart grocery list sorted by aisle, Calorie and macro tracking dashboard, Daily water intake tracker, Dietary and allergy filters, Sync across devices

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kaukau Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Kaukau+ Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAR/CHILD free?

STAR/CHILD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Kaukau free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STAR/CHILD or Kaukau?

Kaukau is rated higher. STAR/CHILD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while Kaukau averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do STAR/CHILD or Kaukau have ads?

STAR/CHILD shows ads; Kaukau does not.

### Which is updated more often, STAR/CHILD or Kaukau?

STAR/CHILD ships an update monthly, and Kaukau weekly. Most recently, STAR/CHILD was updated on November 8, 2026 and Kaukau on November 5, 2026.

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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.*