# YouTube Kids vs Studio Star

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Star at 5.0 against YouTube Kids's 4.6. Studio Star also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.0). YouTube Kids's advantage is ratings volume (2.7M vs 1) and chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Studio Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YouTube Kids has 2.7M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | YouTube Kids | Studio Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.7M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-kids/id936971630/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-star/id1496760489/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.7M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#54** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Nurym Sadubaiuly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496760488) |

## What reviewers say

### YouTube Kids

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/youtube-kids/id936971630)

**Currently charting:** #54 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app provides a safe and engaging video platform for children, allowing them to explore their interests with age-appropriate content. Parents can customize viewing experiences with robust parental controls and set screen time limits.

**Highlights:** Age-appropriate content modes, Customizable content filters, Parental controls, Screen time timer, Watch it Again tab, Flag inappropriate content

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for kids
- 👍 Appropriate content
- 🔒 Parental controls
- 🎨 Customizable profiles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent video availability
- 🔍 Limited search and subscription options
- 🎶 Lack of music and audio options
- 📺 Outdated/repetitive content

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty accessing parental controls
- Videos freezing or not loading
- Inappropriate content slipping through filters

**Requested features**

- Add ability to comment, like, and subscribe
- Improve search functionality and video recommendations
- Expand content for older kids (8-12)
- Allow language preferences for video selection
- Implement a 'back to beginning' video playback option


### Studio Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-star/id1496760489)

This app uses augmented reality to bring your photos to life. It's designed for school graduates and beyond, offering a unique way to animate your memories. Experience your pictures in a whole new dimension.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality photo animation, Brings pictures to life, Designed for school graduates, Interactive photo experiences

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YouTube Kids free?

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

### Is Studio Star free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YouTube Kids or Studio Star?

Studio Star is rated higher. YouTube Kids averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.7M ratings, while Studio Star averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do YouTube Kids or Studio Star have ads?

Neither YouTube Kids nor Studio Star 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.*