# Star Link vs Tap and Stack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap and Stack at none against Star Link's 7. Tap and Stack also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Link sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Tap and Stack asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Link | Tap and Stack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-hexa/id1231387143/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **112** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 151 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SUPERBOX. Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165756567) | [Rocketship Studios LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456752660) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Link

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-link-hexa/id1231387143)

Engage your mind with this challenging puzzle game. Connect matching stars by drawing paths, ensuring they don't overlap to clear each stage. Compete globally with daily missions and over 2,000 unique levels.

**Highlights:** Connect matching stars, Avoid overlapping paths, Over 2,000 special stages, Daily missions, Global user competition, Casual time-killing game

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ads Free (Remove Ads) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hint Package 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $4.99 | one-time |
| 65 Hints | $9.99 | one-time |
| 140 Hints | $19.99 | one-time |
| 375 Hints | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless gameplay
- 👍 Nearly ad-free
- 💡 Challenging and entertaining
- 👍 Relaxing and therapeutic
- 👍 Simple yet engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Offline issues with ranking
- 🔋 Frequent ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Sound controls not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Ranking/leaderboard not updating correctly
- Ads playing sound despite sound being turned off

**Requested features**

- More hints or power-ups
- Increased difficulty progression
- Additional game modes or customization options


### Tap and Stack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-and-stack/id6476621528)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Link free?

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

### Is Tap and Stack free?

Tap and Stack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Star Link or Tap and Stack have ads?

Both Star Link and Tap and Stack show ads.

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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.*