# Piffle vs Claw Stars

The clearest difference is rating: Piffle at 4.8 against Claw Stars's 4.6. Claw Stars's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Piffle sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Claw Stars sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Piffle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 14K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Piffle's written reviews are positive against 89% of Claw Stars's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Piffle | Claw Stars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-stars/id1515886813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 14K |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **89.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 197 MB | 319 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HIPSTER WHALE](https://appshunter.io/developer/924373885) | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) |

## What reviewers say

### Piffle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piffle/id1350644300)

Embark on a colorful arcade puzzle adventure with adorable cats. Aim, shoot, and bounce to break blocks, complete hundreds of levels, and craft collectible Piffle balls. Challenge friends and achieve high scores with strategic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Arcade puzzle gameplay, Hundreds of colorful levels, Craft collectible Piffle balls, Strategic block-breaking, Friend challenges, Power-up boosts

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rare Shiba Inu | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Freeze Row Kit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mini-Blast Kit of Bombs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Surplus Piffle Ball Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Puppy Parcel | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Crate | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super fun, strategic gameplay
- 👍 Cute, adorable characters and visuals
- 🚀 Addictive, engaging experience
- 👍 Minimal ads, not overly intrusive
- 👍 Good balance of difficulty and progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Long wait times for lives to refill
- 💰 Difficulty spikes require use of power-ups
- 💰 Power-ups and bundles are expensive
- 🔀 Unbalanced level difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when rotating screen
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly
- Lives not refilling when app is closed
- Crafting issues causing lost materials

**Requested features**

- More frequent level updates
- Ability to resume progress after exiting app
- More free power-ups or ways to earn them
- Option to disable ads or pay a one-time fee
- Improved level balancing and difficulty curve


### Claw Stars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-stars/id1515886813)

Pilot a claw machine in space to rescue evolved hamsters and trapped creatures. Collect items, customize your gear, and restore planets. Compete with friends and explore a vast, evolving universe.

**Highlights:** Rescue cute animals, Obtain unique collectibles, Gather riches and discoveries, Build and restore planets, Customize spacesuit and spaceship, Socialize and participate in team events, Explore an ever-growing universe

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Star Club | $4.99 | per month |
| Ruby Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Giant Claw Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piñata Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Claw Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Offer 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Claw Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Claw Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and cute
- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 🐹 Cute animals
- ⭐ Great graphics
- 🕹️ Fun claw machine gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Not enough claws to play for long without buying
- 💰 Greedy and manipulative with in-app purchases
- 🔁 Repetitive tasks and too many replica items
- 🤖 Feels like some players are bots
- 🔒 Difficult to progress without spending money

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Login/progress issues after periods of inactivity

**Requested features**

- More free claws or ways to earn them
- Ability to add friends without Facebook
- Mini-games or more varied gameplay
- Critterpedia or more personality for animals
- Ability to pick up multiple items with claw


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Piffle free?

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

### Is Claw Stars free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Piffle or Claw Stars?

Piffle is rated higher. Piffle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while Claw Stars averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do Piffle or Claw Stars have ads?

Both Piffle and Claw Stars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Piffle or Claw Stars?

Piffle ships an update monthly, and Claw Stars monthly. Most recently, Piffle was updated on November 5, 2026 and Claw Stars on November 5, 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.*