Heart Star vs FRAMED 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Heart Star
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.
- Unique world swapping gameplay
- 60 levels of puzzles
- Retro pixel graphics
- Catchy retro soundtrack
- Teamwork mechanics
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Pocket Gamer Silver Award "A bright and smart platformer with a lot going for it" – Pocket Gamer, 8/10 Heart Star is an adorable puzzle platformer where you guide two little friends through two parallel worlds. Swap between the worlds to solve unique puzzles. Overcome all obstacles with the power of teamwork! Game Features: - Unique world swapping gameplay! - 60 levels of mind bending puzzles! - Cutting edge retro pixel graphics! - Catchy and cute retro soundtrack! - Important information! - This game is funded by adverts, but is completely free to play with no timers or boosters to ruin your experience. There is an option to remove popup ads for a one time in-app purchase.
FRAMED 2
Rearrange panels of an animated comic to alter the narrative and its conclusion. This standalone noir puzzle game offers a unique interactive storytelling experience.
- Panel swapping puzzle gameplay
- Animated comic book panels
- Narrative alteration
- Standalone story
- Noir aesthetic
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Years ago, a mysterious ship smuggled precious cargo into an exotic land. A standalone entry in the FRAMED series. Change the order, change the outcome. FRAMED 2 is a noir puzzle game where you re-arrange panels of an animated comic book to change the outcome of the story. Taking place before the events of the original game, FRAMED 2 is the follow up to Hideo Kojima's 2014 Game Of The Year, FRAMED. FRAMED 2 is designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch iOS 9.0 and above. Optimised for iPhone 5 and above & iPad Air and above. Loveshack is an independent game developer based in Australia. www.loveshackentertainment.com Follow us @LoveShackers for news of updates & new games.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Heart Star at Free against FRAMED 2's $4.99. Heart Star also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). FRAMED 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Heart Star is free to download; FRAMED 2 costs $4.99 up front. Heart Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FRAMED 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Heart Star holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 745 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Heart Star's written reviews are positive against 69% of FRAMED 2's.
Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, FRAMED 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Heart Star | FRAMED 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (745 ratings) — better | 4.2 (155 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews — better | 68.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 745 — better | 155 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 355 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jussi Simpanen | Loveshack |
Customer experience
Heart Star
FRAMED 2
User reviews
Heart Star
From 745 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💕 Cute and adorable characters
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 🎶 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🤔 Challenging but not overly difficult puzzles
- 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- 🕹️ 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
FRAMED 2
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent art style and atmosphere
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanic of rearranging comic panels
- 👍 Smooth animations and great soundtrack
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
Bugs and requests
Heart Star
Reported bugs
2 issues- Teleportation issues causing unexpected deaths
- Freezing or crashing when interacting with ads
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and increased difficulty
- Customization options for characters
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Ability to turn off music and sound effects
FRAMED 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with code entry or progression
- Compatibility problems on iPhone XS and iOS 11
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Hints or tutorial for more complex puzzles
In-app purchases
Heart Star
- Remove Ads$1.99
FRAMED 2
No in-app purchases
