Comparison

Starshout vs IndieBox

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

About

Starshout

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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

IndieBox

Features

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IndieBox is Free Movies Channel from Bayview Entertainment, your home for free award-winning independent feature films and documentaries, from horror to comedy and everything in-between. Our carefully curated library features the best discoveries from around the world, all with instant and unlimited access.

Screenshots

Starshout4 screens

IndieBox4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Starshout at none against IndieBox's shown. Starshout also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starshout ships an update every 6 days, IndieBox every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Starshout versus IndieBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Starshout	IndieBox
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 6 days — better	Every 3 months
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS	15.1	15.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	40 MB	49 MB
Age rating	17+	4+
Developer	Sean MacGuire	CASTIFY LTD

In-app purchases

None

Starshout

No in-app purchases

None

IndieBox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starshout free?

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

Is IndieBox free?

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

Do Starshout or IndieBox have ads?

IndieBox shows ads; Starshout does not.

Which is updated more often, Starshout or IndieBox?

Starshout ships an update every 6 days, and IndieBox every 3 months. Most recently, Starshout was updated on November 6, 2026 and IndieBox on November 3, 2026.