By AppHub Editorial Team · Updated August 3, 2026

STARZ

4.4 ★

Downloads: 10,000,000+ Reviews: 178,000 Content Rating: Teen

Overview

Features

Family fun has its time and place. This isn't it. Switch on to STARZ and say hello to bold entertainment that doesn't hold back. Welcome to a world of boundary breaking entertainment where characters are bolder, the heat burns hotter and thrillers are – well, thrilling. Whether phone, tablet, or TV... we like it when you watch, wherever you watch. STARZ. We're All Adults Here.

With STARZ you get:

●Ad-Free Streaming

●Offline viewing (via downloads)

●Watch on multiple devices simultaneously

If...

Family fun has its time and place. This isn't it. Switch on to STARZ and say hello to bold entertainment that doesn't hold back. Welcome to a world of boundary breaking entertainment where characters are bolder, the heat burns hotter and thrillers are – well, thrilling. Whether phone, tablet, or TV... we like it when you watch, wherever you watch. STARZ. We're All Adults Here. With STARZ you get:

●Ad-Free Streaming

●Offline viewing (via downloads)

●Watch on multiple devices simultaneouslyIf you're already a STARZ subscriber through your TV provider, you can download the app and enjoy at no additional charge through your TV subscription. Otherwise, simply create an account within the app and start watching. Ready to get started? Here's what to do:1) Download the STARZ app.2) Sign up. You can cancel at any time.3) Create your STARZ profile and stream on mobile devices or the web at STARZ. com.4) Enjoy STARZ Original Series and hit movies anytime. STARZ online services are only accessible through participating partners in the U. S. and certain U. S. territories where a high-speed broadband connection is available. Service automatically rolls to month-to-month after the promotional period. Prices may vary. © STARZ ENTERTAINMENT LLC

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Ratings breakdown

178,000 reviews

5★

80%

4★

3★

2★

1★

Developer contact

Name

Starz Entertainment, LLC

Address

1647 Stewart St Santa Monica, CA 90404-4019 United States

Website

http://www.starz.com

Phone

+1 303-668-3091

Support

help@starz.com

Privacy

View policy

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the STARZ app free to use?

high

The STARZ app is free to download, but requires a subscription to access content. The app description states you can create an account and start a free trial. Users who are already STARZ subscribers through a TV provider can download and use the app at no additional charge.

Source: app_metadata, app_description

How do I cancel my STARZ subscription?

medium

Based on multiple user reviews with high agreement, canceling a STARZ subscription has been a significant point of frustration. Users report that email and phone support are automated and ineffective, with some stating there is 'no way to cancel the subscription' and continuing to be charged after attempting to cancel.

Source: user_reviews

Does STARZ work on my smart TV?

low

Multiple user reviews report significant performance issues on smart TVs, including the app not loading, freezing, and kicking users out, even with a fast, wired internet connection. One reviewer in 2019 noted their TV app only showed a loading screen.

Source: user_reviews

How does STARZ data usage compare to other streaming services?

low

A highly-liked user review from 2019 reports that the STARZ app uses 'twice the rate' of data compared to other streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime.

Source: user_reviews

What content is available on STARZ?

high

STARZ offers ad-free streaming of original series like 'The Couple Next Door' and 'Spartacus', as well as hit movies like 'Oppenheimer'. The app also features a recommendation system that suggests similar content based on what you are watching.

Source: app_description, user_reviews

How to Use

The STARZ app is a subscription-based streaming service providing ad-free access to original series and movies, usable on phones, tablets, and TVs. (app_description)

Getting Started

Source: app_description_and_user_feedback_noted

Step 1: Download the STARZ app from the Google Play Store.
Step 2: Open the app and either sign up for a new account (a free trial may be offered) or sign in if you are already a STARZ subscriber through a participating TV provider.
Step 3: Create your STARZ profile and set up your streaming preferences.
Step 4: Choose a show or movie to start streaming. You can also download content for offline viewing.

Key Features (from app listing)

Source: app_description

Ad-Free Streaming for all content.
Offline viewing available through content downloads.
Watch on multiple devices simultaneously with a single subscription.
'Watch on phone, tablet, or TV' compatibility.

Pro Tip: Given user-reported issues with smart TV performance, for a more reliable viewing experience, consider using a dedicated streaming device (like Roku or Apple TV) or a gaming console instead of the built-in smart TV app, especially if you have a fast internet connection.

This tip is responsive to low-confidence user complaints about app performance on smart TVs from reviews #2 and #4.

How this content was created

Content type: pattern_analysis_of_user_reviews_and_metadata

AI generated: Yes

Data sources:

Google Play user reviews (12-20 preferred; may be smaller if source data is limited per app), Date range of available reviews: August 2019 to March 2026
Google Play ratings distribution
App Store listing metadata

Limitations:

Review samples are not statistically representative of all user sentiment.
High-engagement negative reviews can overrepresent complaints.
Claims labeled 'low confidence' are based on single-review or small-sample observations only.
No real-world app testing was conducted.
Feature availability may vary by region, device, and app version.
This analysis had a very small sample size of only 5 reviews from one bucket, which severely limits the generalizability of findings.

Pros & Cons

Based on analysis of Google Play user reviews

Pros

Offers great movies and shows like Spartacus and The Couple Next Door.

Theme 'Content quality' identified in recent_review #1 and #2.

Evidence (2)

“I discovered other great movies such as Spartacus and many more.”
Rating: 5★ March 18, 2026 6 likes

“They advertised oppenhiemer last year which is why I purchased the 1 year plan.”
Rating: 1★ February 23, 2026 11 likes
App works well on mobile devices with easy setup and cross-device syncing.

Theme 'Mobile performance' identified in recent_review #1.

Evidence (1)

“The app itself is great, if offers many benefits such as a proposal of the same concept of what you're watching, it doesn't have any bugs, Easy set-up and connected to all your devices...”
Rating: 5★ March 18, 2026 6 likes
Price is reasonable for the content offered.

Theme 'Price value' identified in recent_review #1.

Evidence (1)

“I highly recommend this app and the price is great for what you get as moves.”
Rating: 5★ March 18, 2026 6 likes

Cons

Extremely difficult to cancel subscription, with no customer support available.

Theme 'Cancellation issues' identified in recent_review #3, #4, and #5.

Evidence (3)

“there's no way to cancel your subscription.”
Rating: 1★ September 04, 2019 357 likes

“Can't unsubscribe from the subscription once you are subscribed.”
Rating: 1★ August 27, 2019 464 likes

“the maddening difficulty to unsubscribe using a smartphone.”
Rating: 3★ November 14, 2019 435 likes
App is buggy on smart TVs, often freezing or showing loading screens.

Theme 'TV app issues' identified in recent_review #2, #3, and #4.

Evidence (3)

“It is terribly outdated/optimized for smart tvs. It Freezes, It Kicks You...”
Rating: 1★ February 23, 2026 11 likes

“It loads slow as molasses on a smart TV, the connection is horrible...”
Rating: 1★ September 04, 2019 357 likes

“The app also never worked on my TV. It would only ever give me a loading screen.”
Rating: 1★ August 27, 2019 464 likes
Advertised content like Oppenheimer never became available.

Theme 'False advertising' identified in recent_review #2.

Evidence (1)

“They advertised oppenhiemer last year which is why I purchased the 1 year plan. Then It magically never came.”
Rating: 1★ February 23, 2026 11 likes

Recent Reviews

OI ASSIE

5★

I subscribed only because of the couple next door. I watched just one free episode and right away signed up to pay. I discovered other great movies such as Spartacus and many more.The app itself is great, if offers many benefits such as a proposal of the same concept of what you're watching, it doesn't have any bugs, Easy set-up and connected to all your devices, so you can pickup where you left on your other device.I highly recommend this app and the price is great for what you get as moves.

March 18, 2026 6 likes

Michael Markss

1★

As I work in the tech industry coding It is terribly outdated/optimized for smart tvs. Wired connection So I have the best Internet around. It Freezes, It Kicks You and thats IF it will even let you watch anything at all. They advertised oppenhiemer last year which is why I purchased the 1 year plan. Then It magically never came. It was a ploy to get people to buy. It even still had it listed on the internet that it had it. I ultimately ended up blocking 🚫 the next year payment.

February 23, 2026 11 likes

A Google user

1★

DO NOT TRY THE FREE TRIAL I sent an email, it's automated, I called, it's automated, there's no way to cancel your subscription. I didn't go through any app, I tried the free trial and after a day of not using it, it tells me that I'm unsubscribed and all of the movies / tv shows had a locked icon on it. It loads slow as molasses on a smart TV, the connection is horrible and I was still charged $8.99, I'm waiting for this transaction to process so I can dispute, stay with Netflix and Hulu!!!

September 04, 2019 357 likes

A Google user

1★

Can't unsubscribe from the subscription once you are subscribed. I did the free trial and then continued for several months. Now I'm no longer watching, but continuing to be charged. 0 out of 10 F The app also never worked on my TV. It would only ever give me a loading screen. The loading screen would then never go away, even after I closed the app. I had to completely turn off the TV to get it to go away.

August 27, 2019 464 likes

A Google user

3★

The app is decent at best. While it has some great movies to chose from, you'll find that this service will gobble up your data at twice the rate than other streaming services (ie. Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc). The other issue, as other customers have pointed out, is the maddening difficulty to unsubscribe using a smartphone. You will either need a computer or to adjust the settings on your phone browser to "Desktop Mode" in order to access your subscription settings on the Starz webpage.

November 14, 2019 435 likes

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