# STAR/CHILD vs LocRing

The clearest difference is rating: LocRing at 5.0 against STAR/CHILD's 4.4. LocRing also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). STAR/CHILD's advantage is ratings volume (420 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. STAR/CHILD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. LocRing asks for nothing beyond the download.

LocRing 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAR/CHILD | LocRing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locring/id6776774190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **420** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [STAR/CHILD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724255138) | [LocRing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776774192) |

## 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


### LocRing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/locring/id6776774190)

Discover and book local events and services with an interactive map. Features include seat selection, secure payments, and instant QR check-in for various activities like live music, festivals, and workshops.

**Highlights:** Interactive event map, Seat selection for booking, Secure in-app payments, QR code ticketing, Event discovery by category, Smarter search functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STAR/CHILD free?

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

### Is LocRing free?

LocRing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LocRing is rated higher. STAR/CHILD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 420 ratings, while LocRing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

STAR/CHILD shows ads; LocRing does not.

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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.*