Comparison

Heart Star vs Riddlord

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Unique world swapping gameplay
  • 60 levels of puzzles
  • Retro pixel graphics
  • Catchy retro soundtrack
  • Teamwork mechanics
Features
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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.

About

Riddlord

Embark on a challenging 3D puzzle adventure as an FBI agent investigating a kidnapping. Solve intricate puzzles, find hidden objects, and escape rooms to uncover secrets and determine the fate of the victim. This game offers a mystical atmosphere and an engrossing storyline for brave investigators.

Highlights
  • Challenging puzzles
  • Engrossing storyline
  • 3D graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Mystical atmosphere
  • Multiple solutions
Features
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Take part in the most challenging investigation of FBI agent Jack Reed! Some mysterious creature kidnapped his son, and now his fate is in your hands. Jack`s life keeps a lot of secrets... Can you solve all of them? Try out your brain and logic, find hidden objects, escape room by room, and do not give up on the most challenging puzzles to help Jack to find the right door. Riddlord is new 3D puzzle adventure. It`s not the game for everyone, but it is the game for the one, who is brave enough to investigate unsolved crimes. The end of the story is up to you, seeker! We cannot guarantee, you can escape from mystical Riddle Master, but we promise you will never forget this detective adventure. Features: • Fairly hardcore game. Unexpected and challenging puzzles are waiting to be solved. • Mystical atmosphere and engrossing storyline. You will dive into the ocean of mystery puzzles and will not even notice that. • Stunning conceptual 3D graphics. Realistic visuals, lights, shadows - we wrote music for your eyes. Just enjoy! • Intuitive touch controls. Point and click. What can be easier? Nothing. • Beautiful music. Turn it on and dive deep into the mystery. Headphones are recommended. • Easter eggs We have created something special for you. You can pass the game after a while again, some of its elements have several solutions. Amrita Studio is a small team of indie developers. We are new to the gaming industry, but we are creative, inspired and have a lot of ideas to share with gamers all over the world.

Screenshots

Heart Star4 screens
Riddlord4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Heart Star at 85% against Riddlord's 22%. Heart Star also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0). Riddlord's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Heart Star sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Riddlord sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Heart Star holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 745 and 1.6K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Heart Star's written reviews are positive against 22% of Riddlord's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, Riddlord weekly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Heart Star versus Riddlord: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeart StarRiddlord
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (745 ratings) — better4.0 (1.6K ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better21.9% of reviews
Number of ratings7451.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.47.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB727 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJussi SimpanenAmrita Studio

Customer experience

Heart Star

All ratings745 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews564 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral6.7%
Negative8.7%

Riddlord

All ratings1,648 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.2%
Negative19.2%
Written reviews539 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral17.4%
Negative60.7%

User reviews

Heart Star

From 745 App Store ratings

What 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

Riddlord

From 1.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great puzzles
  • 🔒 Interesting story
  • 👍 Beautiful graphics
  • 👍 Challenging gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy controls
  • 🐛 Glitches and crashes
  • 🐛 Poor translation/localization
  • 🔋 Frustrating puzzles
  • 🔋 Lack of intuitive hints

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

Riddlord

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain puzzles
  • Saved progress not loading correctly
  • Pieces not registering correctly in puzzles

Requested features

4 requests
  • Skip option for difficult puzzles
  • Better in-game tutorial
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Longer gameplay duration

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Heart Star

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
1 purchases

Riddlord

One-time1
  • Unlock the whole game$3.99

Questions

Is Heart Star free?
Heart Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Riddlord free?
Riddlord is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Heart Star or Riddlord?
Heart Star is rated higher. Heart Star averages 4.6 out of 5 from 745 ratings, while Riddlord averages 4.0 from 1.6K ratings.
Do Heart Star or Riddlord have ads?
Heart Star shows ads; Riddlord does not.
Which is updated more often, Heart Star or Riddlord?
Heart Star ships an update every 7 months, and Riddlord weekly. Most recently, Heart Star was updated on October 26, 2026 and Riddlord on October 26, 2026.

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