# That Level Again vs Heart Star

The clearest difference is ratings volume: That Level Again at 8.1K against Heart Star's 745. Heart Star's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. That Level Again sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Heart Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for That Level Again against 4.6 for Heart Star. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: That Level Again has 8.1K ratings behind it against 745, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of That Level Again's written reviews are positive against 85% of Heart Star's.

That Level Again ships an update every 10 months, Heart Star every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | That Level Again | Heart Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-level-again/id1015720340/reviews)** | [4.6 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.1K** | 745 |
| Positive reviews | **87.1% of reviews** | 84.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 7 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 156 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Nurkhametov Tagir](https://appshunter.io/developer/1015720339) | [Jussi Simpanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/904740790) |

## What reviewers say

### That Level Again

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/that-level-again/id1015720340)

This logic puzzle game challenges players with a single room containing spikes, platforms, a button, and a door. While the environment remains constant, the 96 levels offer unique solutions to progress.

**Highlights:** Identical room layouts, Unique solutions per level, Spikes, platforms, button, door mechanics, 96 levels, Immortal hero

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best
- 🚀 Yes
- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 👍 Creative and unique puzzles
- 👍 Minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Level 30 not working on iPhone
- 🐛 Level 48 screen freezing
- 🐛 Level 60 not working on iOS
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- Level 30 not registering airplane mode
- Level 48 hint causing screen freeze
- Level 60 not compatible with iOS devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and sequels
- Bug fixes for problematic levels


### Heart Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700)

Guide two characters through parallel worlds in this charming puzzle platformer. Swap between dimensions to solve intricate puzzles and overcome obstacles using teamwork. Enjoy retro graphics and a catchy soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Unique world swapping gameplay, 60 levels of puzzles, Retro pixel graphics, Catchy retro soundtrack, Teamwork mechanics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable characters
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🎶 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🤔 Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕹️ Occasional control issues and character sliding
- 🔍 Lack of difficulty options or progression
- 🕰️ Game is too short, can be completed quickly
- 📺 Frequent ads can be disruptive

**Reported bugs**

- Teleportation issues causing unexpected deaths
- Freezing or crashing when interacting with ads

**Requested features**

- More levels and increased difficulty
- Customization options for characters
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Ability to turn off music and sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is That Level Again free?

That Level Again is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Heart Star free?

Heart Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, That Level Again or Heart Star?

That Level Again is rated higher. That Level Again averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.1K ratings, while Heart Star averages 4.6 from 745 ratings.

### Do That Level Again or Heart Star have ads?

Both That Level Again and Heart Star show ads.

### Which is updated more often, That Level Again or Heart Star?

That Level Again ships an update every 10 months, and Heart Star every 7 months. Most recently, That Level Again was updated on October 30, 2026 and Heart Star on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*