# PopStar ® — Classical puzzle game.

> Classic casual puzzle game to pop same-colored stars for high scores. (iPhone/iPad app by 耀志 黄.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [耀志 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/793609884)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 273 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.2 · 38 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-03-15
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809/reviews.md

## What is PopStar ®?

#10th anniversary. 
Classic casual puzzle game.
Once you popped, you can't stop!

To pop all Same Stars! 
The play rule is the same as all other *same* games, 
- tap at least 2 neighboring stars with the same color
- pop them with the most stars
- achieve the highest score you've ever got.

The scoring rule is simple
- The more stars you pop, the more scores you will get.
(Formula: Score = Stars * Stars * 5)

- Try to clear all Stars, the least Stars you left, the more bonus you will get.
(Formula: Bonus = 2000 - Stars * Stars * 20), you will get 2000 bonus after all Stars are cleared.

Magic tools are important here! Click the magic tool to enable it, or click it again to disable it.
Useful when you try to connect as more stars as you can, to achieve higher score.

## Key features

- Tap same-colored stars
- Score based on stars popped
- Bonus for clearing stars
- Use magic tools
- Achieve highest score

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Magic Stars | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 Magic Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 35 Magic Stars | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Magic Stars | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of PopStar ®?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 😌 Relaxing experience
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging
- 💖 Addictive and loved by users
- 🏆 Shows personal best score

**Cons**

- 🐛 Game freezes and crashes
- 🚫 Booster tools not working
-  intrusive ads
- 🔒 Security risk (clipboard access)
-  frustrating to close

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App gets stuck and won't close
- Booster tools are not functional
- Google ad banner covers game
- App accesses clipboard without reason
- Game freezes up, requires reload

**Most requested features**

- Fix booster tools
- Allow further progression without stars

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popstar/id615879809/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun game

*2024-04-12, version 3.6*

Game is fun

### 5/5 — SLAY! ! !

*2023-12-17, version 3.6*

It is very relaxing

### 3/5 — Great but booster tools no longer work

*2023-09-01, version 3.6*

You can buy the switch or shuffle tool but it does not let you use them in the game.

### 1/5 — I have one complaint

*2023-01-29, version 3.4*

This app get STUCK and at times will not close out and and to get back in the game I have remove the the app and relaunch it.  It is soooooo frustrating I had to this at least 10 times this week.  Urghhhhhh

### 1/5 — New google ad banner covers game

*2021-12-28, version 3.3*

The new google ad banner at the bottom of the game means to complete any stages you have to click on the ad. The developer website link also doesn’t work to let them know.

### 4/5 — Fun game

*2021-06-17, version 3.0*

Fun game but don’t like the commercials

### 1/5 — Warning! App is accessing your clipboard

*2020-12-06, version 3.0*

Because of the new iOS update, we now see alerts when apps are accessing different parts of our iPhones. 

When I switch over to this game, I’m alerted that the contents of my clipboard were accessed by the app. There is no reason the game needs anything from my clipboard. Security risk. 

Deleted the app.

### 5/5 — Poppin stars

*2020-11-25, version 3.0*

Lotta fun!!.

### 1/5 — Pop star

*2020-09-02, version 3.0*

It freezes up.  Have had to reload it several times. Playing along after a game is over. It just freezes. Yuck

### 5/5 — Challenging mind game

*2020-03-01, version 3.0*

Challenging mind game

## Frequently asked questions about PopStar ®

### What is the main objective of PopStar ®?

The main objective of PopStar ® is to pop groups of at least two neighboring stars of the same color to achieve the highest possible score. Players can also earn bonus points by clearing the board with the fewest remaining stars.

### How does scoring work in PopStar ®?

Scoring in PopStar ® is calculated based on the number of stars popped, with the formula being Score = Stars * Stars * 5. Clearing all stars awards a significant bonus of 2000 points.

### Can I play PopStar ® offline?

The provided data does not specify whether PopStar ® can be played offline. However, many casual puzzle games of this nature are designed for offline play.

### Does PopStar ® have ads?

Yes, PopStar ® contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data.

### Are there in-app purchases available in PopStar ®?

Yes, PopStar ® offers in-app purchases, as indicated by the 'hasInAppPurchases' flag being true. These may include magic tools or other items to enhance gameplay.

### What devices is PopStar ® compatible with?

PopStar ® is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS platforms.

### How often is PopStar ® updated?

PopStar ® was last updated on June 28, 2023, with version 3.6. This suggests a relatively active development cycle for the game.

### What is the age rating for PopStar ®?

PopStar ® has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children and general audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.6 — 2023-06-28

1. New supported for both portrait/landscape mode.
2. Game performance enhanced.
3. Game interface adjusts.
4. Minimizing package size.
5. Bug fixes.

### 3.5 — 2023-04-07

1.User-Interface adjusts.
2.Bug fixes.

### 3.4 — 2022-01-12

1. Performance enhance.
2. Bug fixes.

### 3.3 — 2021-12-27

1.User experience improved.
2.User interface updated.
3.More magics to collect.
4.Bug fixes.

### 3.2 — 2021-12-18

More magic reward.
Bug fix.

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## More apps by 耀志 黄

- [PopCandy ®](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popcandy/id593323689)
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All apps by 耀志 黄: https://appshunter.io/developer/793609884

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-30.*