# Abalon vs Star Shoot VS

The clearest difference is ads: Abalon at none against Star Shoot VS's shown. Abalon also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (1K vs 48). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Abalon sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Star Shoot VS sells 25 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Abalon against 4.9 for Star Shoot VS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Abalon has 1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Abalon's written reviews are positive against 80% of Star Shoot VS's.

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, Star Shoot VS monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Abalon | Star Shoot VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798/reviews) | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-shoot-vs/id1470903929/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 80.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 117 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [D20Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/516465511) | [flow Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375894867) |

## What reviewers say

### Abalon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abalon/id1235934798)

Engage in tactical turn-based combat and deck-building strategy in a tabletop-inspired world. Command units, cast spells, and outwit opponents with creative combos and strategic positioning. Explore diverse biomes, collect cards, and build the perfect deck to become a legend.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical combat, Deck building strategy, Top-down battlefield control, Over 500 unique cards, Character-based abilities, Creative combo system, Procedurally generated world exploration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Animal Gear | $3.99 | one-time |
| Angels & Demons | $7.99 | one-time |
| Dark Legion | $7.99 | one-time |
| Mean & Green | $7.99 | one-time |
| Space & Time | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic strategy game
- 👍 Fun game
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Great for busy RPG parents
- 👍 Way better than expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended at the moment
- 🐛 Very unbalanced and costs $30
- 🐛 Game crashes after loading
- 🐛 Koumpounophobia (fear of buttons)
- 🐛 Controlling units is frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in second chapter dungeon
- Unable to use satchel items

**Requested features**

- Controller support for Backbone and other third party controllers
- More variation in encounter types
- Dark mode option


### Star Shoot VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-shoot-vs/id1470903929)

Engage in fast-paced, casual online PvP battles with unique alien characters and strategic skills. Enjoy short matches under 3 minutes with simple controls, playable globally or locally on a single device.

**Highlights:** Unique alien characters with skills, Strategic gameplay rules, Short battle times (<3 minutes), Simple controls, Online PvP battles, Local two-player mode

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XP Boost (Special) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Alien Clown (Sale!) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Gemini (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Clown (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Scorpio (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Phantom (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Crab (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Capybara (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Moon (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| XP Boost Turbo (Special) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Alien Moon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Capybara | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Crab | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Clown | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Scorpio | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Phantom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Chicken | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Capricorn | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Virgo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Gemini | $2.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $2.99 | one-time |
| XP Boost Turbo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack (Special) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 3 Canvases Set | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Abalon free?

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

### Is Star Shoot VS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Abalon or Star Shoot VS?

Star Shoot VS is rated higher. Abalon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Star Shoot VS averages 4.9 from 48 ratings.

### Do Abalon or Star Shoot VS have ads?

Star Shoot VS shows ads; Abalon does not.

### Which is updated more often, Abalon or Star Shoot VS?

Abalon ships an update every 2 days, and Star Shoot VS monthly. Most recently, Abalon was updated on October 26, 2026 and Star Shoot VS on October 26, 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.*