# StarFly vs Planet Evolution

The clearest difference is rating: Planet Evolution at 4.8 against StarFly's 4.1. Planet Evolution also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 12) and review sentiment (78% vs 69%). StarFly's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarFly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Planet Evolution sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planet Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Evolution has 30K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of StarFly's written reviews are positive against 78% of Planet Evolution's.

StarFly ships an update monthly, Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarFly | Planet Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfly/id1115642123/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 69.2% of reviews | **78.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tiny Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/907446397) | [Leek & Ribs Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688600261) |

## What reviewers say

### StarFly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfly/id1115642123)

Pilot two stars simultaneously through a challenging maze, collecting sparks to control speed. Customize your environment with unlockable colors and skins. Compete globally in real-time multiplayer races or train in single-player mode.

**Highlights:** Dual star control gameplay, Obstacle avoidance challenges, Spark collection for speed control, Customizable tunnel graphics, Real-time online multiplayer races, Global and local leaderboards

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Color Scheme Material 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Scheme Material 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Road Material 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Road Material 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Material 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Star Material 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400 Sparks | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 Sparks | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 more energy slots | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Sparks | $13.99 | one-time |


### Planet Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-evolution-idle-clicker/id1617534373)

Build and decorate unique planets in space with beautiful objects. This relaxing idle game allows for strategic competition on real-time leaderboards. Collect coins, use upgrades and boosters, and continue progressing even when offline.

**Highlights:** Planet decoration and building, Incremental idle gameplay, Real-time leaderboard competition, Offline play, Upgrades and boosters, Prestige system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black Holes S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets S | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets M | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ad Tickets L | $2.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes M | $4.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes L | $9.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XL | $19.99 | one-time |
| Black Holes XXL | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Minimal ads
- 🌟 Interesting concept
- 💰 Good offline earnings
- 🌍 Satisfying planet creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔒 Locked progression behind paywall
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🕰️ Slow progression
- 📊 Leaderboard concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Prestige system issues
- Inconsistent ad rewards
- Disappearing offline earnings
- Forced tab switching during upgrades

**Requested features**

- Add more worlds/planets
- Implement bulk upgrade options
- Improve leaderboard functionality
- Introduce more gameplay variety
- Optimize performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarFly free?

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

### Is Planet Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarFly or Planet Evolution?

Planet Evolution is rated higher. StarFly averages 4.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Planet Evolution averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do StarFly or Planet Evolution have ads?

Planet Evolution shows ads; StarFly does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarFly or Planet Evolution?

StarFly ships an update monthly, and Planet Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, StarFly was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planet Evolution 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.*