# Arcaea vs Starry Solitaire

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcaea at 78% against Starry Solitaire's 40%. Arcaea also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 2). Starry Solitaire's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arcaea sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Starry Solitaire sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Starry Solitaire holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcaea has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Arcaea's written reviews are positive against 40% of Starry Solitaire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, Starry Solitaire weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arcaea | Starry Solitaire |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-solitaire/id1561521114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **78.4% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [lowiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1381393762) | [G-Blossom Co. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1329943816) |

## What reviewers say

### Arcaea

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcaea/id1205999125)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Music, #91 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Experience a unique rhythm game that blends challenging gameplay with an immersive story. Progress through a narrative driven by your performance, unlock new difficulties, and compete with others online. Enjoy a vast library of music, with more available through content packs.

**Highlights:** Novel gameplay mechanics, Immersive sound and story, High difficulty ceiling, Over 350 songs, 3 rhythm difficulty levels per song, Real-time online multiplayer, Rich Main Story and Side Stories

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Memories | $0.99 | one-time |
| 510 Memories | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1020 Memories | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art
- 🎶 Excellent music selection
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 💯 Challenging yet rewarding difficulty

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive paywall for content
- 🔁 Repetitive grind in World Mode
- 🐛 Occasional note registration issues
- 🔊 Audio desync when multitasking
- 🤖 Lack of practice mode or tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account sync problems
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Crashes and freezes during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode to compete with friends
- Ability to earn premium currency through gameplay
- More free song options to explore the game
- Customizable note speed and offset settings
- Improved story mode and character development


### Starry Solitaire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starry-solitaire/id1561521114)

Experience a classic card game set against a beautiful starry sky. Uncover constellations, enjoy heartwarming tales, and create your own planetarium. This relaxing game offers comforting graphics and magical music for a peaceful play experience.

**Highlights:** Classic Solitaire gameplay, Beautiful starry sky themes, Unlock Constellation Memories, Create your own Planetarium, Heartwarming constellation stories, Changeable difficulty levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Streak Bonus Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hint Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Undo Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Shuffle Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Magic Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 Streak Bonus Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Hint Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Undo Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Shuffle Card | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25 Magic Card | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arcaea free?

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

### Is Starry Solitaire free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arcaea or Starry Solitaire?

Starry Solitaire is rated higher. Arcaea averages 4.8 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Starry Solitaire averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arcaea or Starry Solitaire have ads?

Starry Solitaire shows ads; Arcaea does not.

### Which is updated more often, Arcaea or Starry Solitaire?

Arcaea ships an update every 8 days, and Starry Solitaire weekly. Most recently, Arcaea was updated on September 27, 2026 and Starry Solitaire on June 11, 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.*