Starshout vs SnapMug
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SnapMug
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SnapMug turns social moments into structured participation. Discover opportunities from artists, creators, and brands. Connect supported social accounts, choose eligible tasks, participate through the social platforms you already use, and track your activity, verification status, and eligible rewards in one place. For participants: ⢠Discover campaigns and creator-led opportunities ⢠Connect supported social accounts when an activation requires it ⢠Complete eligible participation tasks ⢠Submit activity for verification ⢠Track participation and eligible rewards For artists and creators: ⢠Create campaigns and activations ⢠Bring music and social content into campaign experiences ⢠Invite audiences to participate ⢠Review campaign activity and performance For brands: ⢠Build structured social activations ⢠Set campaign eligibility, budgets, and reward rules ⢠Support creator and community participation ⢠Review performance visibility SnapMug supports experiences connected to platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. Music surfaces can include provider-owned playback and metadata from supported services. Eligibility, verification, and reward availability depend on the rules of each activation. SnapMug does not guarantee audience growth, earnings, or campaign results.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Starshout at none against SnapMug's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Starshout ships an update every 6 days, SnapMug weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Starshout | SnapMug |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days ā better | Weekly |
| Ads | No ā better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean MacGuire | Work Smart LLC |
In-app purchases
Starshout
No in-app purchases
SnapMug
No in-app purchases









