# StageStar vs Actor Empire

The clearest difference is update cadence: Actor Empire at every 4 days against StageStar's every 2 weeks. Actor Empire also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (71% vs 58%). StageStar's advantage is chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StageStar sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Actor Empire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Actor Empire holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 140 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of StageStar's written reviews are positive against 71% of Actor Empire's.

StageStar ships an update every 2 weeks, Actor Empire every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StageStar | Actor Empire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagestar/id6745702548/reviews) | **[4.1 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actor-empire/id6757667257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 161 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edmond Szabo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1813399088) | [Nyanika Mishra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868176740) |

## What reviewers say

### StageStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagestar/id6745702548)

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Music, #186 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Become a music superstar in this immersive artist simulator. Create your artist, write hit songs, interact with fans and rivals, and embark on world tours to achieve global fame. Experience the drama and excitement of the music industry.

**Highlights:** Create your dream artist, Automated Albums system, AI-generated social media posts, Interact with other artists, Build and manage fanbase, Compete and collaborate with rivals, Go on world tours

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StageStar+ (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| StageStar+ (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Demo Fund | $0.99 | one-time |
| Studio Fund | $2.49 | one-time |
| Campaign Fund | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gift StageStar+ (Annual) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tour Fund | $9.99 | one-time |
| Era Fund | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gift StageStar+ (Monthly) | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Beautiful UI
- 🚀 Smooth animations
- 🚀 Fast loading times
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Love StarTok

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 It takes forever to load
- 🐛 StarTok has too much influence on song performance

**Reported bugs**

- StarTube doesn't seem to be working
- Buggy

**Requested features**

- Add more genres like folk, punk, metal
- Make it harder to gain traction and get big success quickly
- Add flop eras
- Add more streaming platforms
- Improve tour options and make them last more than 1 year


### Actor Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/actor-empire/id6757667257)

Live out your acting dreams in this deep simulator. Start as an unknown, audition for roles, and navigate the world of film and celebrity. Build your career, manage relationships, and become a global superstar or entertainment mogul.

**Highlights:** Audition for movies and shows, Grow fame, wealth, and reputation, Manage relationships and scandals, Build businesses and passive income, Produce films and track box office, Negotiate streaming deals, Collect luxury assets

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Energy | $0.99 | one-time |
| 250 Energy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Breakout Funding Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Energy | $3.99 | one-time |
| Studio Booster Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Energy | $6.99 | one-time |
| Empire Growth Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Lifestyle Collection | $12.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Vault Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StageStar free?

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

### Is Actor Empire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StageStar or Actor Empire?

Actor Empire is rated higher. StageStar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Actor Empire averages 4.1 from 90 ratings.

### Do StageStar or Actor Empire have ads?

Both StageStar and Actor Empire show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StageStar or Actor Empire?

StageStar ships an update every 2 weeks, and Actor Empire every 4 days. Most recently, StageStar was updated on November 5, 2026 and Actor Empire on October 31, 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.*