Security Review

Is starmakerstudios.com legit or a scam?

Our verdict:Safe· 81/100

StarMaker is a legitimate global karaoke platform with over 50 million users, though it faces frequent criticism regarding its in-app economy and bot-driven social features.

starmakerstudios.comScanned 1h ago
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Trust score
SAFE
Heuristics 82·MT 80
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Analysis Summary

Threat Intelligence
0/92
All engines report clean
Domain Age
19 years old
Registered May 18, 2007
MT Intelligence
Safe
Low likelihood · 95% confidence
SAFE

No threats detected

All checks passed. This site appears legitimate — but always stay alert for phishing even on trusted domains.

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MT Intelligence

Advanced threat intelligence
MT Security Analyst
Low scam likelihoodengineMT · Guardiantrust80/100
MT AgentLive web researchVisual inspection
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Confidence
The domain has been registered for nearly 19 years, which is a strong indicator of an established brand. Our antivirus network and malware engines found no malicious code or phishing patterns on the site. The platform is operated by a registered business in Singapore, Skywork AI Pte. Ltd., and is the official home for apps listed on major mobile storefronts. Although the technical infrastructure is clean, we noted significant user dissatisfaction in our research. These complaints focus on 'pay-to-win' mechanics and automated accounts rather than security threats.
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Page Content

The website serves as a landing page for the StarMaker mobile app, featuring testimonials, feature highlights like AI-powered audio effects, and links to official app stores. It includes a 'Recharge' section for in-app currency, which is standard for this platform's business model.

Infrastructure

The site is hosted on a stable IP with a clean reputation and no history of abuse reports. It uses a valid SSL certificate from a reputable issuer, ensuring that data transmitted to the site is encrypted.

Domain History

Registered in 2007, the domain has a long and consistent history. It transitioned from StarMaker Interactive to the current operator, Skywork AI, following corporate restructuring, which is common for large-scale tech products.

Web Reputation

The platform maintains a massive user base but holds mixed reviews on independent aggregators. While it is not a scam in the sense of stealing credentials or spreading malware, users frequently report 'bot' activity and difficulties with withdrawing earned rewards.
Risk Factors
4
  • Numerous user reports on Reddit and Facebook regarding the use of bots to fake social engagement.
  • Complaints on the Apple App Store regarding restrictive withdrawal limits for earned rewards.
  • Aggressive in-app monetization strategies that some users describe as predatory.
  • Lack of direct contact information like a phone number or physical address on the landing page.
Positive Signals
4
  • Domain age of over 19 years indicates a long-standing and stable operation.
  • Zero detections across more than 90 antivirus engines and major blocklists.
  • Official developer for a highly-ranked app on both Google Play and the Apple App Store.
  • Verified business registration for Skywork AI Pte. Ltd. in Singapore.
AI Recommendation
The site is safe to visit and the app is a legitimate service. However, be cautious with in-app purchases and be aware that social engagement on the platform may be artificially inflated by bots.
Next-gen fraud intelligence
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Web Research Findings

Our live research agent queries scam-report databases, consumer-review sites, news coverage, and general web search for starmakerstudios.com, then cross-checks business-registration records and look-alike domain patterns. Everything below is pulled from what it actually found.

Domain age
19 yrs
Registered May 2007
Business registration
Active · Singapore
Site traces back to an actively registered business.
Clone check
Not a clone
No well-known site's layout or branding detected here.
Typosquat check
No look-alike match
The domain doesn't resemble any well-known brand's spelling.
Web mentions
3 scam reports · 4 complaints · 3 positive
Key findings
7 headline facts from open-web research
  • starmakerstudios.com is the official website for the StarMaker karaoke singing app, with 50M+ users, available on Google Play (com.starmakerinteractive.starmaker) and Apple App Store.
  • Domain is approximately 19 years old (registered ~2007); current operator is SKYWORK AI PTE. LTD. (Singapore UEN 202124460H, incorporated July 2021), with address at 2 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118222.
  • App Store reviews include multiple accusations of the company being "Liars Thieves and Crooked Scammers" related to in-app spending, limited withdrawals (e.g. $600 cap), and poor support.
  • Multiple Reddit and Facebook users report heavy use of bots/fake profiles that provide repetitive likes and comments to inflate engagement, with some alleging the app steals real people's photos for fake accounts.
  • Trustpilot page for www.starmakerstudios.com shows only 3 reviews with an average score of 3.5/5.
  • Support email is appsupport@starmakerinteractive.com; footer on site references © 2026 Skywork AI Pte. Ltd.
  • No evidence of outright malware, phishing, or major scam family association; complaints center on monetization practices, fake social features, and customer service.
Scam reports (3)
Direct quotes from public scam databases, forums, and news.
  • Apple App Store Reviewsopen

    "They are a bunch of Liars Thieves and Crooked Scammers. You will spend loads of money on this app for them to only allow you to get back $600 tops..."

  • Reddit (r/singing)open

    "the app appears to use bots to inflate user confidence. These bots shower users with positive comments and likes, regardless of singing quality."

  • Facebook Groupopen

    "All those fake likes and comments you get... repetitive comments... app is also stealing pictures... fake profile by robots (created by app itself)."

Positive reviews (3)
Quotes indicating the site is legitimate.
  • starmakerstudios.comopen

    "It is giving confidence to sing more and more - Suman V. ★★★★★"

  • Google Play / Official Siteopen

    "World's Leading Karaoke App Chosen by 50M+ Singers Worldwide. Sing 14M+ Trending Songs For Free."

  • Reddit (r/singing)open

    "I like the app because of song selection and ability to somewhat grade your tone and to improve on singing... best karaoke app I have found, plus it's free"

Business registration
Status: active · Singapore

Operated by SKYWORK AI PTE. LTD. (UEN 202124460H), incorporated 13 July 2021, address: 2 Science Park Drive #01-08 Ascent, Singapore 118222. Domain much older (≈19 years); earlier entity was StarMaker Interactive.

Research summary
Narrative write-up from our AI analyst, grounded on the facts above
Our research identified that starmakerstudios.com is the official hub for the StarMaker karaoke app, operated by Skywork AI Pte. Ltd. in Singapore. While the business is legitimate, we found several complaints on Reddit and Facebook regarding the use of automated bots to simulate social activity. Additionally, reviews on the Apple App Store mention difficulties with the app's reward system and high costs for in-app features.

Antivirus Engines

Clean pass · verified
Clean across 92 engines

We cross-check every URL against our antivirus network of 92 malware and blacklist engines. None of them flagged this URL in the last scan.

0Malicious0Suspicious60Harmless92Engines
Clean
Kaspersky
Clean
Bitdefender
Clean
Microsoft
Not in pass
ESET-NOD32
Not in pass
Avira
Not in pass
Sophos
Clean
Fortinet
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Emsisoft
Clean

No engine detections. The URL passed every antivirus and blacklist engine we queried in this scan. Stay vigilant — AV coverage is only one signal among many.

Security Scans

Blacklist Check
Not flagged on major threat lists

Checked against the major public blocklists used by browsers and security tools — no hits.

Contact Verification

We fetched the page and looked for real-world contact details. Legitimate businesses almost always publish an email on their own domain, a phone number, and a postal address. Scam shops usually don't.

What We Found
No clear contact details on the page
Emails on site's domainNone
Phone numbersNone
Postal addressNot listed
Linked social profiles0
Signal Summary
Several contact red flags
  • No contact email found anywhere on the page.
  • No phone number listed on the page.
  • No postal address visible on the page.

Domain & Encryption

Domain History
Age19 years old
RegistrarGoDaddy.com, LLC
RegisteredMay 18, 2007
ExpiresMay 18, 2027
Owner privacyVisible
Encryption Certificate
StatusValid
ProtocolTLSv1.2
IssuerGoDaddy.com · GoDaddy TLS Intermediate CA DV - R1v1
ExpiresDec 29, 2026 (193d)
Self-signedNo
Hosting & Technology
HostingTencent Building, Kejizhongyi Avenue
Server locationSG

Redirect Chain

Hops
3
Cross-domain
Yes
Lookalike
No
Punycode
No
  • 1302http://starmakerstudios.com/
  • 2301https://starmakerstudios.com/
  • 3307https://www.starmakerstudios.com/cross-domain
  • 4200https://www.starmakerstudios.com/encross-domain

Server Reputation

Abuse Intelligence
Confidence score0%
Reports on file0
ISPTencent Building, Kejizhongyi Avenue
Usage typeData Center/Web Hosting/Transit

Still, stay alert

No major threat indicators — but a clean scan does not guarantee every page is safe, and phishing emails routinely spoof real domains.

  • Double-check the exact URL in your address bar

    Confirm you are actually on starmakerstudios.com and not a lookalike like s-tarmakerstudios.com.com or an IDN homoglyph.

  • Use a password manager

    Password managers only auto-fill on the exact domain they were saved for — they refuse to fill lookalike domains, which is the single best phishing defence.

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Reputation Sources

How this domain rates across independent threat-intelligence and blocklist providers.

Google Safe Browsing
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VirusTotal
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AbuseIPDB
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Referenced Domains

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Safety FAQ

Common questions about this site, answered directly from the scan data above — so the answers always reflect the latest verdict on this page.

  • Our automated security review found no threat indicators on starmakerstudios.com. The site appears legitimate based on the signals we checked, but always stay alert for phishing emails that spoof real domains.
  • starmakerstudios.com passed our automated security checks with a trust score of 81/100. No antivirus engines or major blacklists flagged the site at the time of the last scan.
  • Yes. starmakerstudios.com presents a valid TLSv1.2 certificate issued by GoDaddy.com · GoDaddy TLS Intermediate CA DV - R1v1, expiring in 193 days. Note that SSL only encrypts the connection — it does not guarantee that the site itself is trustworthy.
  • starmakerstudios.com is 19.1 years old, registered on 5/18/2007 through GoDaddy.com, LLC. Scam domains are often freshly registered — a site under 6 months old warrants extra caution.
  • No. All 92 antivirus engines in our malware network report starmakerstudios.com as clean.
  • No. starmakerstudios.com is not currently listed on the major browser blocklist feeds that modern browsers use.
  • starmakerstudios.com resolves to an IP operated by Tencent Building, Kejizhongyi Avenue in SG (usage type: Data Center/Web Hosting/Transit). Hosting location alone doesn't make a site good or bad, but unusual geography for a brand's claimed country is one of many signals we weigh.
  • This is a permanent record of the scan run on June 19, 2026. The verdict and evidence above reflect that scan and do not change on their own. If circumstances around starmakerstudios.com have changed, MalwareTips staff can run a fresh scan, which re-runs every check from scratch and publishes an updated report.

Final Verdict

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Trust / 100
Final Verdict·starmakerstudios.com
SAFE

This is the official website for the StarMaker karaoke app, a legitimate and widely used mobile application. While the service is authentic, many users complain about aggressive monetization and the use of automated bots to inflate social engagement. You can safely use the site to download the app or manage your account.

The site is safe to visit and the app is a legitimate service. However, be cautious with in-app purchases and be aware that social engagement on the platform may be artificially inflated by bots.

AV engines
92
MT passes
2
Net signals
0
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