# Empty. vs Ninja Star

The clearest difference is ads: Empty. at none against Ninja Star's shown. Empty. also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 5) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Ninja Star's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, rating, 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.

Ninja Star holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Empty. has 2.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Empty. ships an update monthly, Ninja Star every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Empty. | Ninja Star |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-star-puzzle-adventure/id6450400095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 93.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 88 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maksym Dzitsiuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1191062781) | [Linus Lindberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/906397538) |

## What reviewers say

### Empty.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empty/id1191062782)

A relaxing puzzle game designed to help you unwind and appreciate simplicity. Rotate rooms to clear them using intuitive one-touch controls. Enjoy a peaceful experience with a beautiful soundtrack and over 25 handcrafted levels.

**Highlights:** Unique room rotation puzzles, One-touch controls, No ads or paid content, Accessible for all ages, 25+ handcrafted levels, Original soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌙 Calming and relaxing
- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful color palette and aesthetics
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Game is too short
- 🤔 Some levels require precise alignment
- 🔇 No option to turn off background music

**Reported bugs**

- Certain objects not disappearing as expected
- Glitches on specific levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Difficulty settings or options
- Ability to save progress


### Ninja Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ninja-star-puzzle-adventure/id6450400095)

Master the art of the shuriken in this puzzle adventure. Aim and throw with precision across 80 levels in four unique worlds. Earn stars, unlock achievements, and enjoy vibrant graphics and delightful music for hours of addictive fun.

**Highlights:** Precision puzzle gameplay, 80 levels across 4 worlds, Unique daily levels, Unlockable achievements, Vibrant graphics and music, Addictive gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Empty. free?

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

### Is Ninja Star free?

Ninja Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Empty. or Ninja Star?

Ninja Star is rated higher. Empty. averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Ninja Star averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Empty. or Ninja Star have ads?

Ninja Star shows ads; Empty. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Empty. or Ninja Star?

Empty. ships an update monthly, and Ninja Star every 3 days. Most recently, Empty. was updated on November 11, 2026 and Ninja Star on November 3, 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.*