# STAR/CHILD vs FunPlanned

The clearest difference is rating: FunPlanned at 5.0 against STAR/CHILD's 4.4. FunPlanned also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). STAR/CHILD's advantage is ratings volume (401 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. FunPlanned asks for nothing beyond the download.

FunPlanned holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STAR/CHILD has 401 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

STAR/CHILD ships an update monthly, FunPlanned every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STAR/CHILD | FunPlanned |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (401 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starchild/id6475495211/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplanned/id6793312769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **401** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.2** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [STAR/CHILD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724255138) | [Mutual Pledge Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787203219) |

## 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


### FunPlanned

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/funplanned/id6793312769)

Discover kid-friendly locations and easily coordinate playdates with trusted friends. Share live locations only during active hangouts for seamless meetups, with privacy-first design.

**Highlights:** Map of kid-friendly places, Invite friends via text, Live location sharing during hangouts, Privacy-first location controls, Filter by kid's age and activity type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 FunPlanned free?

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

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

FunPlanned is rated higher. STAR/CHILD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 401 ratings, while FunPlanned averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

STAR/CHILD shows ads; FunPlanned does not.

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

STAR/CHILD ships an update monthly, and FunPlanned every 3 days. Most recently, STAR/CHILD was updated on October 12, 2026 and FunPlanned on October 13, 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.*