# Flutter Starlight vs Grove

The clearest difference is ads: Grove at none against Flutter Starlight's shown. Grove also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Flutter Starlight's advantage is ratings volume (8.2K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flutter Starlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Grove sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grove holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flutter Starlight has 8.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Flutter Starlight ships an update every 2 months, Grove every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flutter Starlight | Grove |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-starlight-cozy-game/id1076468537/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-adopt-a-tree/id1543582140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 82.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 563 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [SkyRocket Software, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401683627) |

## What reviewers say

### Flutter Starlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-starlight-cozy-game/id1076468537)

Raise and collect over 300 real-life moth species in a magical, moonlit forest. Nurture them through their lifecycle, explore a living forest, and discover enchanting plants and secrets. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with missions and interactive gestures.

**Highlights:** Nurture and collect moths, Discover over 300 moth species, Explore a living forest environment, Grow magical plants, Complete missions and events, Interactive gestures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Glowbucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack B | $2.99 | one-time |
| 130 Glowbucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack A | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mushroom Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Glowbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| Event Booster | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Glowbucks | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦋 Adorable and calming moths
- 📚 Educational with real moth facts
- 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals
- 🎶 Soothing background music
- 👍 No aggressive ads or monetization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to expand forest and acquire new moths
- ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Drains battery quickly
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty connecting with friends

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes when switching apps
- Reward videos not working properly
- Progress and data loss issues
- Graphical glitches after updates

**Requested features**

- Ability to name and customize moths
- More ways to earn premium currency
- Offline play option
- Repeat past event moths
- Add more interactive features and mini-games


### Grove

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grove-adopt-a-tree/id1543582140)

Explore the real world with augmented reality to plant and care for virtual trees. Collect diverse species, earn achievements, and learn about their environmental impact. This game combines fitness, education, and a virtual garden experience.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality tree planting, Collect diverse tree species, Earn achievements, Track daily steps, Learn about carbon sequestration, Virtual garden care

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Water Bulbs 15-Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Say Thanks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Avatars | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fertilizer 15-Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Sunshine 15-Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Access the Dev Diary | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flutter Starlight free?

Flutter Starlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Grove free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flutter Starlight or Grove?

Grove is rated higher. Flutter Starlight averages 4.8 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Grove averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Flutter Starlight or Grove have ads?

Flutter Starlight shows ads; Grove does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flutter Starlight or Grove?

Flutter Starlight ships an update every 2 months, and Grove every 11 days. Most recently, Flutter Starlight was updated on November 3, 2026 and Grove on October 24, 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.*