# Heart Star vs Donut County

The clearest difference is price: Heart Star at Free against Donut County's $4.99. Heart Star also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (85% vs 56%). Donut County's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Heart Star is free to download; Donut County costs $4.99 up front. Heart Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Donut County asks for nothing beyond the download.

Heart Star holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 745 and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Heart Star's written reviews are positive against 56% of Donut County's.

Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, Donut County every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Heart Star | Donut County |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (745 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heart-star/id1159003700/reviews)** | [4.0 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-county/id1292099839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 745 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 56.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#177** |
| Size | 69 MB | 336 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jussi Simpanen](https://appshunter.io/developer/904740790) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Donut County

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donut-county/id1292099839)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Control an ever-growing hole in the ground to swallow objects and characters in this story-based physics puzzle game. Explore unique environments, combine items for wild effects, and solve puzzles by manipulating what you consume.

**Highlights:** Story-based gameplay, Physics puzzles, Growing hole mechanic, Explore unique environments, Combine objects for effects, Catapult items

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Satisfying gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and story
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and music
- 🕹️ Innovative and unique concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay duration
- 💰 Overpriced for the content
- 🧠 Lack of challenge or difficulty
- 📜 Too much dialogue, not enough gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or performance issues on some devices
- Compatibility problems with certain controllers

**Requested features**

- Longer campaign or additional levels
- Sandbox/free-roam mode
- More puzzles and challenges
- Ability to skip dialogue


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Heart Star free?

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

### Is Donut County free?

Donut County costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Heart Star or Donut County?

Heart Star is rated higher. Heart Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while Donut County averages 4.0 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Heart Star or Donut County have ads?

Heart Star shows ads; Donut County does not.

### Which is updated more often, Heart Star or Donut County?

Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, and Donut County every 3 weeks. Most recently, Heart Star was updated on November 2, 2026 and Donut County on November 6, 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.*