# Starward: Orb Merge Puzzle — Space orb arcade combo puzzle

> Space orb arcade combo puzzle (iPhone/iPad app by StackForge Studios.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starward-orb-merge-puzzle/id6779761122 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [StackForge Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896315914)
- Category: Games, Action, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-10-12

## What is Starward?

Fling glowing orbs around a gravity well, merge nine celestial tiers, and chase a Supernova — without letting the well breach the horizon.

Drag around the launcher ring, release to fire, and collide matching orbs. Dust becomes Sparks, then Comets, Moons, Planets, Giants, Stars, Novas, and Quasars. Bring two Quasars together to trigger a Supernova.

PLACEMENT MATTERS
The well is not a passive container. Reusing one launch sector builds dangerous strain, crowded orbits get harder to control, and a careless shot can end the run. Cross-orbit merges score more and relieve pressure, so moving around the ring beats tapping from one safe spot.

BUILD MOMENTUM
Merges charge a timed Star Rush for double score. Starting a Rush banks an Orbit Shift — a limited rescue that repositions the pile without deleting any pieces. A three-orb lookahead queue and Swap make every launch a decision.

WHAT'S INSIDE
• Endless runs you can pause and resume
• A ranked Daily with a mission, leaderboard, and streak — every player gets the same board
• Reach Nova and Reach Quasar goal modes
• Gravity Well, Twin Suns, and Pulsar arenas, each with its own physics
• A nine-tier Star Atlas, achievements, and arena mastery
• Flight School tutorial, replayable How to Play, and a clear reason every time a run ends
• Sound, haptics, and result sharing
• No ads, ever

FREE AND PRO
The ranked Daily is always free for everyone. Free players also get three casual runs a day, and those runs can use any mode or arena — Endless, both goal modes, and all three arenas — with the full Star Atlas, achievements, and the standard orb palettes included.

GO PRO
Unlimited casual runs with no daily cap (Pro), the premium Nebula, Prism, and Obsidian orb palettes (Pro), and a cumulative prestige rank on your menu (Pro). Unlock Starward with a one-time purchase, or take the StackForge Play Pass subscription to unlock Pro in every StackForge game, plus One Good Thing. Prices and terms are shown before you buy, and you can manage or cancel a subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings.

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Privacy: https://stackforgestudios.com/privacy

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StackForge Play Pass Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| StackForge Play Pass Annual | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starward Full Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Starward safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Starward.

## Is Starward legit?

Starward: Orb Merge Puzzle appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Starward is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-10-12

Explore a refreshed cosmic Home with parallax stars and a passing comet. This update brings the latest artwork and native launch assets, with your saved runs and free ranked Daily intact.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-09-29

• A fresh look: new logo, Daily-first Home, new arena art and a more readable HUD.
• Ranked Daily results arrive reliably, even after midnight.
• Fixes and polish.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-23

• Plan cards state what each plan is, without a "Best value" push.
• The Free vs Pro table says "Not included" instead of "NA", in type large enough to read.
• Your best score, the Star Atlas intro and the renewal terms sit on their own plates.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-07-29

No release notes.

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