# ideaShell vs Starot

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ideaShell at 612 against Starot's 2. ideaShell also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Starot's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ideaShell sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Starot sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Starot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ideaShell has 612 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ideaShell | Starot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (612 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideashellai-thinking-partner/id6478199476/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starot/id6818629162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **612** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 219 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [RoundRedDot Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732200510) | [NOONWAKE TECHNOLOGY (HONG KONG) CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805427292) |

## What reviewers say

### ideaShell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideashellai-thinking-partner/id6478199476)

This AI-powered app transforms spoken thoughts into organized notes and actionable insights. It offers voice-to-text transcription, intelligent summarization, and content generation, acting as a personal thinking companion. Capture ideas, manage tasks, and build a knowledge base effortlessly.

**Highlights:** AI voice-to-text transcription, Fast idea capture via widgets and shortcuts, AI agent for conversations and task management, Content generation (PowerPoint, Word, etc.), Publish and share notes with interactive links, Personal knowledge base with AI search, Seamless workflow integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Plus | $12.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Max | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $79.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Plus | $89.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Max | $369.99 | per year |
| ideaShell Points(1M) | $3.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(2M) | $6.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(5M) | $15.99 | one-time |
| ideaShell Points(10M) | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎙️ Excellent voice transcription accuracy
- 🤖 High-quality AI summaries and insights
- 🎨 Beautiful and intuitive user interface design
- ⚡ Fast and efficient note-taking workflow
- 🏷️ Automatic tagging and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription-only pricing model
- 🔄 Lifetime subscription concerns about ownership
- 🔍 Search functionality is limited and not semantic
- 🐛 Constant vibration issues reported
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iPhone 16 Pro

**Reported bugs**

- Constant phone vibration when using the app
- AI message truncation - unable to see full responses
- App impossible to open on iPhone 16 Pro
- Vibration occurs even when idle on main screen
- Recent update breaks note distinction by using identical AI summaries

**Requested features**

- Full web clipping functionality (articles, images, audio, videos)
- Direct media file downloads from web content
- Automatic Notion export integration
- Web/Mac version for desktop editing
- Text formatting options (bold, italics, font types)


### Starot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starot/id6818629162)

This app combines astrology, AI conversations, and journaling to help you explore personal challenges and relationships. It allows you to create illustrated chapters for specific topics, talk through issues with an AI guide, and use celestial positions for symbolic exploration. You can also access reflective podcasts and create guidebooks for personal growth.

**Highlights:** AI-powered conversations, Personalized journaling chapters, Astrology-guided insights, Reflective podcasts, Customizable guidebooks, Voice and text interaction

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starot Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Starot Annual Membership | $89.99 | per year |
| 330 Starot Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Starot Membership · 1 Month | $12.99 | one-time |
| 690 Starot Coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Starot Membership · 3 Months | $29.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Starot Coins | $34.99 | one-time |
| Starot Membership · 6 Months | $59.99 | one-time |
| 3800 Starot Coins | $79.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Starot Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ideaShell free?

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

### Is Starot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ideaShell or Starot?

Starot is rated higher. ideaShell averages 4.7 out of 5 from 612 ratings, while Starot averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ideaShell or Starot have ads?

Neither ideaShell nor Starot shows ads.

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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.*