# Star Battle Hoshi Puzzles — Daily Two Not Touch challenge

> Grid-based logic puzzle game where stars cannot touch. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Schuster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-battle-hoshi-puzzles/id1663477610 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Schuster](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574107141)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Board, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 261 App Store ratings · 42 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 72 MB
- Languages: Korean, German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Persian, European Portuguese, French (France) and 1 more
- Released: 2023-01-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-battle-hoshi-puzzles/id1663477610/reviews.md

## What is Star Battle Hoshi Puzzles?

Hoshi (星, Japanese for star) is a free and competitive Star Battle game with daily challenges. Star Battle, also known as "Two Not Touch", is a classic pen-and-paper logic puzzle published in newspapers and puzzle magazines worldwide. If you enjoy playing tricky puzzles and brain-teasing games and seek a new challenge, then you should give Hoshi a try.

If you have never played the Star Battle logic game before, don’t worry the rules are straight forward:
Similar to other logic puzzles you have a grid that you need to fill. In a normal 2 star “Two Not Touch” game each row, column, and region must have exactly 2 stars. Stars are not allowed to touch, even not diagonally. 

Hoshi includes Star Battles with 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 stars, but games with more stars are yet to come ;)


Hoshi offers you:
- Everyday we release a new number game (daily puzzle challenge)
- Track your solving time and compete against other players (leaderboards)
- There is also a weekly challenge for geniuses (3 star plus games)
- There are 5 different difficulties (easy to diabolical)
- Packs with hand-selected logic puzzle (e.g. for beginners)
- Guide with solving strategies
- Profile with stats about your skill level & progress

Coming soon:
- Add your friends and play with them a numbers puzzle
- Star Battle games with more than 5 stars

Privacy policy: https://guriddo.app/hoshi/legal/privacy
Terms of use: https://guriddo.app/hoshi/legal/tos

## Key features

- Daily puzzle challenges
- Leaderboards for competitive play
- Weekly challenges for advanced players
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Puzzle packs for beginners
- Solving strategy guide
- Player stats and progress tracking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter (Weekly) | $0.79 | per 7 days |
| Supporter (Annual) | $14.99 | per year |
| Supporter (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beginner Pack 8 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 9 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 8 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Wizard Pack 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Genius Pack 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Expert Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack 7 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 42)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-battle-hoshi-puzzles/id1663477610/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Many games hints are wrong

*2026-08-22*

Way too many of the games are mapped wrong. It won’t properly give hints. I paid for the year sub to unlock the packs & be able to use hints and they’re broken on many games.

### 1/5 — Tips don’t reset

*2026-07-21*

My tips don’t reset anymore and are permanently stuck on -1. I bought the full version and expect it to work properly.

**Developer response:** Hey, hints should refill and never go negative, so that's a bug I definitely want to fix 😅 The review section isn't the best place to debug it though, so please shoot me a mail at help.hoshi@gmail.com with your debug information (About Hoshi → scroll to the bottom). Then I can take a look at your account directly.

### 4/5 — Gutes Knobelspiel, aber …

*2026-06-19*

Eigentlich ein super Denkspiel, leider wird das cheaten nicht unterbunden. Es ist unmöglich eine Aufgabe, wo 20 Sterne gesetzt werden sollen in 13 Sekunden ohne zu tricksen zu lösen.
Wenn das Schummeln unterbunden wird, gibt es den 5 Stern und das Abo zurück.

### 1/5 — Scam ads in game

*2026-06-08*

I really enjoyed the game until I finished a puzzle and got an ad that said “your account has been hacked!”. I can’t believe a company would allow that type of predatory scam ads on their app. I instantly deleted the app and came here to give the review.

**Developer response:** Hi, I hear you on those ad scenes, they really don't match the cozy puzzle vibe I'm going for. Sadly I don't get to handpick the ads (they come from an external network), and with millions of new creatives rolling in, blocking the bad ones is a bit like playing whack-a-mole 😅 I do block whole categories where I can (like alcohol or gambling), but monitoring all ads is simply not possible.

### 4/5 — So fun!

*2026-05-08*

My only complaint is that you have to buy a lot of the puzzles. Other than that, great game, very relaxing.

### 1/5 — Poor update

*2026-04-02*

Edit: I have now cancelled my annual subscription. 

I like this game so much I have a paid subscription but I really don’t like the new update. The placement of the “hint” button has lead me to click on it multiple times. Please move it to the right hand side instead of keeping it on the left! It makes me not want to play the game anymore due to frustration.

**Developer response:** Autsch, that hurts ... only because that evil developer moved a button? I totally get how frustrating it is to accidentally click it when your muscle memory is used to the old layout.

I really appreciate that you loved the game enough to subscribe in the first place. For the future, the support mail is usually the best way to get in touch with me directly to share layout feedback. Hope to win you back someday ✌️😊

### 5/5 — Gutes Spiel!

*2026-02-10*

Nachdem ich das Spiel über mein iphone für ein Jahr gekauft hatte, hatte ich zunächst Probleme, auf allen Geräten die
Packs kostenlos zu bekommen.
Nach zwei Tagen ging es plötzlich. 
Die App gefällt mir sehr gut, lediglich die Farbaufteilung  sollte so sein, dass benachbarte Bereiche nicht gleichfarbig sind.

**Developer response:** Hi Backofengemüse, natürlich kannst du deine Subscription auf mehreren Endgeräten gleichzeitig nutzen. Wenn du das selbe Profil auf beiden Geräten nutzt, wird die Subscription ohne Probleme geteilt. In meiner Mail an dich am 15.01.2026 habe ich dir auch eine ausführliche Anleitung geschickt, auf die ich nie eine Antwort bekommen habe. Woran scheitert es? Frust in den Reviews raus zu lassen, hat meistens noch nie geholfen :D

### 1/5 — Poor update

*2026-02-05, version 1.6.3*

I like this game so much I have a paid subscription but I really don’t like the new update. The placement of the “hint” button has lead me to click on it multiple times. Please move it to the right hand side instead of keeping it on the left! It makes me not want to play the game anymore due to frustration.

### 3/5 — Game great; ads are the WORST

*2025-10-20*

The ads on this game are like 2 full minutes long. Can’t deal with it anymore.

**Developer response:** Ouch, that doesn't sound like fun. The ads come from an external network, so I can’t control what kind of ads are shown. I know it can be ultra frustrating if they don’t work as expected or are too long, but sadly there is nothing I can do about it 🙈

### 4/5 — Big Fan of the App Itself - Not the Subscription Model

*2025-10-07*

This app is absolutely gorgeous, the graphics and UI design is very pleasing and being able to save a game mid-puzzle to come back to later is amazing.  The variety of puzzle-modes is great as well.  That being said, the fact that you can’t buy additional puzzle packs outright and need to subscribe to access them caused me to uninstall.  To be fair, the fee is very reasonable, but I’ve done this with subscription games before and I dislike the fact that I will abruptly lose access to the additional packs I got if I step away from the game for a while and then pick it back up

## Frequently asked questions about Star Battle Hoshi Puzzles

### What are the rules of Star Battle Puzzle?

In Star Battle Puzzle, you fill a grid so that each row, column, and region contains a specific number of stars (e.g., 2 stars). The key rule is that stars cannot touch each other, not even diagonally.

### Does Star Battle Puzzle have daily challenges?

Yes, Star Battle Puzzle releases a new number game as a daily puzzle challenge every day. There is also a weekly challenge for more advanced players.

### Can I track my progress in Star Battle Puzzle?

Yes, the game includes a profile that displays stats about your skill level and progress. You can also track your solving time and compete against others on leaderboards.

### What devices does Star Battle Puzzle support?

Star Battle Puzzle is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### Does Star Battle Puzzle have ads?

Yes, Star Battle Puzzle contains advertisements. It also offers in-app purchases.

### What are the subscription options for Star Battle Puzzle?

Star Battle Puzzle offers several 'Supporter' subscription plans: Weekly at $0.79, Monthly at $2.49, and Annual at $14.99. These likely offer benefits such as ad removal or bonus content.

### How difficult are the puzzles in Star Battle Puzzle?

Star Battle Puzzle offers five different difficulty levels, ranging from easy to diabolical. It also provides puzzle packs specifically curated for beginners.

### Is Star Battle Puzzle suitable for younger players?

Star Battle Puzzle has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players. The game's logic-based gameplay can be beneficial for cognitive development.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.2 — 2026-08-25

- Problem solved: The streak counter counts all the way up again after a win.
- Problem solved: The weekly check counter stops at zero instead of locking the button.
- Problem solved: Recovering a streak opens the puzzle instead of a broken board.
- Problem solved: A stuck hint counter no longer hides the ad that refills it.

### 1.7.1 — 2026-08-20

- Update: Check marks every wrong star again, not just one.
- Update: The hide-completed filter in the pack list got a broom and starts off.
- Problem solved: One undo takes back the cat's error clean-up.

### 1.7.0 — 2026-08-11

- New Feature: 12 new packs, 350 puzzles.
- Update: Genius & Weekly puzzles are fun again.
- Update: A few games swapped out of the latest Genius and Wizard packs.
- Update: Check now finds wrong dots, not just wrong stars.
- Problem solved: The pack list opens straight away.
- Problem solved: The random sign-out is gone, and fonts no longer break offline.

### 1.6.7 — 2026-04-21

- Exciting News: Get ready to test your logic with Patches, a brand-new daily puzzle game inspired by the Japanese classic, Shikaku! 
- Update: Some quality of life updates.

### 1.6.6 — 2026-03-26

- New Packs: Fresh puzzle packs are here!
- Update: Some quality-of-life improvements.

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