# STAR/CHILD > Birth charts for you and your kids, horoscopes about life, weekly previews. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starchild.starchild](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starchild.starchild) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.starchild.starchild` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Starchild Astrology - **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT - **Downloads:** 12,146 - **Rating:** 3.81 / 5 (131 ratings) - **Version:** 2.6.1 - **Last updated:** 2026-06-24 - **First published:** 2024-02-09 - **Publisher country:** US - **Size:** 122 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-21 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.starchild.starchild) - **Website:** [https://www.starchild.app/](https://www.starchild.app/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.starchild.app/privacy-policy](https://www.starchild.app/privacy-policy) ## Description "STAR/CHILD" is an astrology app tailored for parenting, providing detailed birth chart analyses for parents and children, daily horoscopes, audio readings, seasonal guides, and yearly previews, all aimed at enhancing parenting experiences based on astrological insights. ## Rankings - #525,312 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.DETECT_SCREEN_CAPTURE` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW` - `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC` - `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.appmarket.service.commondata.permission.GET_COMMON_DATA` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.samsung.android.mapsagent.permission.READ_APP_INFO` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.starchild.starchild.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users largely praise STAR/CHILD for its in-depth, kid-inclusive astrology content, cooperative features, and a visually appealing, user-friendly design. The free version is robust and the co-parenting tools help families stay connected. However, several recurring issues hamper satisfaction: the birth date entry is clunky and error-prone, a subscription paywall hides features after purchase, and sign-in or overall stability problems affect some users. Device compatibility and layout problems on certain phones also appear. Some users want more customization (alternative house systems, inviting others). ### Pros - Deep, informative astrology content and charts for self and kids, with practical insights. - Co-parenting/family features that let you manage multiple profiles and switch between people easily. - Free version provides substantial, high-quality content; strong value before subscribing. - Beautiful design and readable layout that users praise. - Helpful, responsive customer service. ### Cons - Birth date entry is outdated and hard to input; format confusion leads to errors. - Premium subscription hides previously available features; concerns about cost/value. - Frequent login and app stability issues (stuck on intro, login loops, website/app not loading). - Screen size/compatibility problems on some devices (texts run off, layout not responsive for Galaxy S23+). - Missing customization/features (no option to switch from whole-sign house system; wishlist items like inviting others; desire for more astrology components). ## Similar extensions and apps - [Star-Life: Guía Astral](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fc.starlife) — 626 users - [You & Stars](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.youandstars.app) — 11 users - [Star Diary: Daily Horoscope](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.stardiary.app) — 4 users - [Co–Star Personalized Astrology](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.costarastrology) — 8,527,627 users, 4.50 / 5 - [Reloaded](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.reloaded) — 42 users - [CHANI: Your Astrology Guide](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.chani_nicholas_inc.chani) — 280,346 users, 4.83 / 5 - [Star Reading: Horoscope AI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.siamakerlab.starreading) — 38 users - [AstroMood](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.fkstudiowork.astro_mood) — 16 users - [Astrology Matrix](https://chrome-stats.com/d/aasmastrology.matrix.app) — 5,002 users - [My Stellar Glow](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mystellarglow.app) — 14 users - [All The Stars](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.cutemagick.allthestars) — 12 users - [SignsByStars](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.signsbystars.astrology) — 1,561 users, 3.80 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.starchild.starchild)