Comparison

Starshout vs Horror Sci

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

Head to head

Starshout

Video Messaging for Creators

★ 5.01 ratingsView app →

About

Starshout

Read full description

Starshout lets creators, entertainers, and leaders make money using 75 second videos. * There are 2 parts to a Starshout - the 75 second video, and an exclusive 5 minute video of you "doing your thing" * You decide how much to charge, and at 75 seconds each, you can do up to 40 Starshouts an hour. Your followers can ask you to send a greeting, get answers, motivation, good vibes, or can just say 'thanks' And requests can include a photo of the recipient which will be included in the final product.

About

Horror Sci

Stream a curated selection of horror, science fiction, and fantasy films. Enjoy hand-picked quality movies across these genres in a single entertainment channel. Access a diverse library of cinematic experiences.

Highlights

Horror movie collection
Science fiction movie collection
Fantasy movie collection
Curated quality films
Single entertainment channel

Features

Read full description

Watch the best mashup of horror, science fiction, and fantasy movies, all in one channel. * Horror Movies * Sci-fi Movies * Fantasy Movies * Hand-Picked Quality Films https://horrorscififantasy.com/webtv-v3/privacy-policy https://horrorscififantasy.com/webtv-v3/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Starshout4 screens

Horror Sci4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starshout at none against Horror Sci's 10. Starshout also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 18 months). Horror Sci's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Horror Sci sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Starshout asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starshout ships an update every 6 days, Horror Sci every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level

Starshout versus Horror Sci: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Starshout	Horror Sci
Price	Free	Free
Rating	—	5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings	—	1 — better
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Every 18 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Monetization	—	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	15.1	13.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	17 MB
Age rating	17+	12+
Developer	Sean MacGuire	Thunder Road Inc

In-app purchases

None

Starshout

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

Horror Sci

Subscriptions2

Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Monthly7 Days trial2 variants$7.991 Month
Horror Sci-Fi Fantasy Yearly7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year

One-time6

Purchase video on rent$1.99
Purchase video on rent$5.99
Purchase video on rent$6.99

Show 3 more

Purchase video on rent$7.99
Purchase video on rent$8.99
Purchase video on rent$9.99

Questions

Is Starshout free?

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

Is Horror Sci free?

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

Do Starshout or Horror Sci have ads?

Horror Sci shows ads; Starshout does not.

Which is updated more often, Starshout or Horror Sci?

Starshout ships an update every 6 days, and Horror Sci every 18 months. Most recently, Starshout was updated on October 19, 2026 and Horror Sci on October 5, 2026.