# RookStar — A challenging puzzle game > Strategic rook movement puzzle game with daily challenges and ad removal subscription. (iPhone/iPad app by Mats Eriksson.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rookstar/id1403334296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Mats Eriksson](https://appshunter.io/developer/789891228) - Category: Games, Board, Puzzle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 104 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2018-07-28 - Data updated: 2026-06-01 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rookstar/id1403334296/reviews.md ## What is RookStar? You control five rooks that move in straight lines until they hit a wall or another rook. For each problem, try to move the rook with the same color as the target to the target position(rotating star) in as few moves as possible. Play with friends or compete against others in the daily challenges. Subscription options We have the following subscription periods in our game: 1. Remove ads yearly subscription for $2.49 for skipping ads during one year. End of trial and subscription renewal This price is established for Swedish customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Cancelling trial or subscription You can turn off the auto-renew for the subscription whenever you want to through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039 . When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be cancelled. When your subscription expires, you will no longer be able to use elements included in Subscription option. ## Key features - Strategic rook movement - Target position puzzles - Play with friends - Daily challenges - Ad-free subscription ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Remove ads 1 year subscription | $2.49 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 12) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rookstar/id1403334296/reviews.md ### 5/5 — it's nice *2018-10-23* This is a fantastic game when you are in need of some of kind of fun things to do. I started playing this a few days and now whenever I’m traveling or am taking a break for 5 min, I’m glued to this. ### 5/5 — pretty good *2018-10-22* This game is so fun entertaining and has good and challenging gameplay and you will be hooked on it for hours. Can’t wait to see more added in this game ### 5/5 — wonderful *2018-10-22* This has original graphics and fun, challenging gameplay that will challenge you a lot. Worth a try ### 5/5 — nice *2018-10-22* Super awesome game to just sit down and energize your mind and who doesn’t love a little challenge in free time. I enjoyed every single minute so far and i think the game is really worth a try ### 5/5 — fantastic *2018-10-21* Easy, user friendly control, love the game, I’m so addicted to it, helps me pass the hours away when my insomnia is kicking my butt ### 5/5 — well done *2018-10-21* This one is enjoyable and entertaining while still be challenging… but not so challenging that you want to throw your phone. A nice way to relax ### 5/5 — it's good *2018-10-20* This is both fun and challenging. I love simple but addicting games and this one is definitely keep you engaged 100% of the time. It’s a good game to take a break with any reset ### 5/5 — the best *2018-10-20* What initially grabbed my attention was the simplistic, nice design of this game and once I began to play I was hooked! I keep coming back for more challenges. Great concept and highly addictive ### 5/5 — very nice *2018-10-19* I have been playing this game for quite some time, I have to say it holds my attention quite well. I can't wait to see what else will come out for it. ### 5/5 — great *2018-10-18* This game is extremely addicting for me and my friends. It has kept us entertained for hours every day. ## Frequently asked questions about RookStar ### What is RookStar? RookStar is a challenging puzzle game where players move rooks to specific target positions. It offers daily challenges and the ability to play with friends. ### How do you play RookStar? You control five rooks that move in straight lines until they hit a wall or another rook. The goal is to move the rook of the same color as the target to the target position in the fewest moves possible. ### Does RookStar have ads? RookStar does not contain advertisements. The description states a subscription option is available to 'Remove ads yearly subscription', implying the base game is ad-free. ### What are the subscription options for RookStar? RookStar offers a yearly subscription for $2.49 to remove ads. Pricing may vary by country, and payment is charged to your iTunes Account. ### Can I play RookStar offline? The provided description does not specify if RookStar can be played offline. However, it mentions playing with friends and competing in daily challenges, which may require an internet connection. ### How often is RookStar updated? RookStar was last updated on August 2, 2020, with version 0.9.5. The release date was July 28, 2018. Update frequency information is not available. ### What devices is RookStar available on? RookStar is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ### How do I cancel my RookStar subscription? Subscriptions for RookStar can be managed through your device's Account Settings in iTunes. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 0.9.5 — 2020-08-02 Added Sign in with Apple Updated Facebook login ### 0.9.3 — 2019-05-21 Option to choose Spanish as language. Undo button added Automatically choose the rook with same colour as the target star. Helpful for colour blind people. ### 0.9.1 — 2018-12-20 Go ad free via the Shop in Settings menu (via the settings cog in main menu). Graphics improvements. UI fix for devices with notch. ### 0.9 — 2018-09-28 You can now play against random opponents. This will choose a difficulty setting depending on your current ranking. Ranking is based on your games with friends or against random opponents. Finally you can find out who is truly the top RookStar! ### 0.8.1 — 2018-09-12 Play with friends. Now you can create challenges and invite your friends to play. Setup the difficulty and length of the challenge and add your friends to the challenge. ## Apps similar to RookStar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [One Stroke Brain Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/one-stroke-brain-puzzle/id1225019220) | — | Free | Games | | [Happy Fill](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/happy-fill/id1488500060) | — | Free | Games | | [Minesweeper-Smart Your Mind](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-smart-your-mind/id1492628160) | — | Free | Games | | [Balls Control!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/balls-control/id1492211760) | — | Free | Games | | [Candy Show - Sweet Easter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-show-sweet-easter/id1344463780) | 4.5 (1,033) | Free | Games | | [HexRoller](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hexroller/id1450946835) | 4.0 (8) | $3.99 | Games | ## More apps by Mats Eriksson - [MelodyLab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodylab/id789891225) - [Hangboard timer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangboard-timer/id1317108549) All apps by Mats Eriksson: https://appshunter.io/developer/789891228 ## Related topics [mats eriksson](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/mats-eriksson) · [rook game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/rook-game) --- *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 2026-06-01.*