Comparison

Solune vs StarReel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Solune

Immerse yourself in captivating short dramas across various genres. Enjoy intense thrillers and heartwarming tales with impactful episodes perfect for quick escapes. Experience fascinating narratives anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Curated short drama stories
  • Wide variety of genres
  • Impactful short episodes
  • Immersive viewing experience
  • Drama anytime, anywhere
Features
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Solune is a unique short drama platform that immerses you in captivating stories. From intense thrillers to heartwarming tales, we curate a wide variety of genres to fulfill your every viewing need. Each episode is short yet impactful, perfect for a quick break or an escape from your busy day. With Solune, you can dive into fascinating narratives and enjoy drama anywhere, anytime. [Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms] 1. Service Name: Weekly VIP (1 week) Price: The Weekly VIP subscription costs $19.99/week. Billing: Your iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. Once the payment is successful, the subscription will automatically renew for the next period. Canceling Subscription: To cancel your subscription, go to "Settings" on your iPhone → Tap "iTunes & App Store" → Tap your "Apple ID" → Select "View Apple ID" to access the "Account Settings" page. Tap "Subscriptions" and select "Cancel Subscription" for the VIP membership service. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be deemed that you agree to continue the subscription, and the subscription will automatically renew. privacy policy : https://solunetv.com/private teams of use: https://solunetv.com/member_ship_agreement

About

StarReel

Discover a vast library of trending mini-series across various genres like romance, comedy, and thrillers. Enjoy captivating short dramas anytime, anywhere with endless episodes and fresh content updated regularly. This platform is designed for enthusiasts of quick, engaging storytelling.

Highlights
  • Massive collection of trending mini-series
  • Multiple genres including romance, comedy, thrillers
  • Endless episodes and fresh content
  • Engaging short-form entertainment
  • Available anytime, anywhere
Features
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StarReel is a popular short drama app that brings you a massive collection of trending mini-series from around the world. With a vast library of captivating stories, it offers users a quick and engaging way to enjoy entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether you love romance, comedy, or thrillers, StarReel delivers endless episodes and fresh content, making it the go-to platform for today’s short drama enthusiasts. [Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms] Service Name: Continuous Monthly Subscription (1 month) Price: The continuous monthly subscription costs $49.99. Billing: Your iTunes account will be charged 24 hours before the end of each subscription period. Once the payment is successful, the subscription will automatically renew for the next period. Canceling Subscription: To cancel your subscription, go to "Settings" on your iPhone → Tap "iTunes & App Store" → Tap your "Apple ID" → Select "View Apple ID" to access the "Account Settings" page. Tap "Subscriptions" and select "Cancel Subscription" for the VIP membership service. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period, it will be deemed that you agree to continue the subscription, and the subscription will automatically renew. privacy policy : https://www.csmoxun.com/private teams of use: https://www.csmoxun.com/member_ship_agreement

Screenshots

Solune3 screens
StarReel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StarReel at none against Solune's shown. StarReel also leads on review sentiment (11% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Solune sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and StarReel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solune holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 13 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Solune's written reviews are positive against 11% of StarReel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solune ships an update every 3 weeks, StarReel every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solune versus StarReel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoluneStarReel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (20 ratings) — better1.6 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews11.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB57 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperChangsha Mufan Network Technology Co., Ltd.HONG KONG SYNERGY HARVEST NETWORK TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Customer experience

Solune

All ratings20 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

StarReel

All ratings13 ratings
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive11.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Solune

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$19.907 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$19.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$99.997 Days
One-time3
  • 1000 coins$9.99
  • 2000 coins$19.99
  • 6000 coins$59.99
8 purchases

StarReel

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$9.907 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$19.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack$29.907 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack2 variants$29.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack7 Days trial$39.997 Days
  • Week VIP7 Days trial$99.997 Days
One-time1
  • 6000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is Solune free?
Solune is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarReel free?
StarReel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solune or StarReel?
Solune is rated higher. Solune averages 1.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while StarReel averages 1.6 from 13 ratings.
Do Solune or StarReel have ads?
Solune shows ads; StarReel does not.
Which is updated more often, Solune or StarReel?
Solune ships an update every 3 weeks, and StarReel every 2 months. Most recently, Solune was updated on November 5, 2026 and StarReel on November 5, 2026.

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