# Save the stars vs Block Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Save the stars at 5.0 against Block Orbit's 2.8. Save the stars also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Block Orbit's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Save the stars holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

Save the stars ships an update every 11 months, Block Orbit daily. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Save the stars | Block Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-stars/id1109741388/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-orbit-3d-stack-and-match/id6760600736/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 24 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARAPPDEV](https://appshunter.io/developer/879077351) | [Omar Alhaddad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793891208) |

## What reviewers say

### Save the stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-the-stars/id1109741388)

A fast-paced, addictive game where players must avoid black holes while collecting stars. It's easy to learn but challenging to master, perfect for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced gameplay, Addictive challenge, Easy to play, Collect stars, Avoid black holes, Challenge friends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Block Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-orbit-3d-stack-and-match/id6760600736)

Experience a classic block puzzle with a 3D twist on a rotating cylinder. Strategically place pieces to clear lines, chain combos, and conquer 100 handcrafted levels. Enjoy immersive audio and haptic feedback as you aim for high scores.

**Highlights:** 3D rotating cylinder puzzle, Seamless wrap-around columns, 100 handcrafted adventure levels, Infinite mode with leaderboards, Special blocks (bombs, lightning, ice, gems), Real-time procedural audio & haptic feedback, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Save the stars free?

Save the stars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Block Orbit free?

Block Orbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Save the stars or Block Orbit?

Save the stars is rated higher. Save the stars averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Block Orbit averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Save the stars or Block Orbit have ads?

Block Orbit shows ads; Save the stars does not.

### Which is updated more often, Save the stars or Block Orbit?

Save the stars ships an update every 11 months, and Block Orbit daily. Most recently, Save the stars was updated on October 21, 2026 and Block Orbit 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.*