Comparison

Lost Sock vs Claw Stars

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lost Sock

A humorous one-button game where you control a washing machine to prevent socks from getting lost. Collect coins to unlock a variety of quirky and colorful socks.

Highlights
  • One-button gameplay
  • Spin and stop mechanics
  • Collect coins
  • Unlock unique socks
  • Humorous theme
Features
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Where do all the missing socks go? Find out in Lost Sock, the crazy physics-based arcade challenge where your washing machine is the level! Spin the machine enough times to complete each stage, but don't let a single sock escape. Easy to learn: 
• HOLD to spin
 • RELEASE to stop What starts as an ordinary washing machine quickly turns into a collection of bizarre spinning contraptions. Tackle machines shaped like fried eggs, cars, footballs, airplanes and other ridiculous creations that become increasingly difficult to master. Every level introduces new surprises: 
• Rotating obstacles
 • Trap doors and moving parts
 • Slingshot elements that launch socks across the machine
 • Physics-driven chaos and unpredictable moments Unlock dozens of strange and colorful socks. Some even create unexpected effects that make every spin unique. Features:
 • Unique washing machine level designs
 • Simple one-touch controls
 • Challenging physics-based gameplay
 • Risk-versus-reward coin collecting
 • Unlockable socks with special effects 
• Casual fun with increasing difficulty Can you keep every sock inside?

About

Claw Stars

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
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Thousands of Hamsters were sent into space for survivability experiments - but due to an accident, they warped through a temporal wormhole. Millions of years went by in a matter of minutes and the hamsters evolved with super intellect, tumbling out into the same yet unfamiliar universe transformed by time! Using their super intellect and newly built spaceships, they returned only to discover all living creatures trapped within mysterious orbs. Rescue the trapped creatures with your trusty claw as you bring life back to these planets. Compete with your friends as you gather collectibles and riches in the wonderful world of Claw Stars - one claw at a time! • Rescue cute animals and obtain unique collectibles • Claw your way to riches and new discoveries • Hack, Kidnap and Fool your friends • Build and restore planets with cool creatures • Customize your own Spacesuit and Spaceship • Socialize and participate in fun team events • Explore an ever-growing universe The mysteries and treasures of the universe await, so step through the wormhole and enter a new world as you become the ultimate Claw Star! Privacy Policy: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/terms-conditions We’d love to hear your feedback! You’re welcome to visit our Facebook group or send us an email with your thoughts at: clawstars@appxplore.com Join The Claw Stars Community! Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/clawstarsgame Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/clawstars For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : https://twitter.com/appxplore

Screenshots

Lost Sock3 screens
Claw Stars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Claw Stars at 14K against Lost Sock's 40. Claw Stars also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 81%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lost Sock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Claw Stars sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Lost Sock against 4.6 for Claw Stars. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Claw Stars has 14K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Lost Sock's written reviews are positive against 89% of Claw Stars's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, Claw Stars monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lost Sock versus Claw Stars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLost SockClaw Stars
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40 ratings) — better4.6 (14K ratings)
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews89.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4014K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB319 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTim KretzAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.

Customer experience

Lost Sock

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative19.4%

Claw Stars

All ratings14,058 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews780 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral6.0%
Negative4.6%

Bugs and requests

Lost Sock

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Claw Stars

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lost Sock

One-time1
  • remove ads$3.99
15 purchases

Claw Stars

Subscriptions1
  • Star Club3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time14
  • Ruby Pack 1$1.99
  • Giant Claw Pack 1$1.99
  • Piñata Chest$1.99
Show 11 more
  • Usagyuuun Pass$2.99
  • Claw Bundle$3.99
  • Ruby Bundle$3.99
  • Daily Offer 1$3.99
  • Festive Bundle 1$3.99
  • Festive Bundle 2$3.99
  • Festive Album Bundle 1$3.99
  • Ruby Pack 2$4.99
  • Giant Claw Pack 2$4.99
  • Claw Pack 2$4.99
  • Usagyuuun Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Lost Sock free?
Lost Sock 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, Lost Sock or Claw Stars?
Lost Sock is rated higher. Lost Sock averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Claw Stars averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.
Do Lost Sock or Claw Stars have ads?
Both Lost Sock and Claw Stars show ads.
Which is updated more often, Lost Sock or Claw Stars?
Lost Sock ships an update every 5 weeks, and Claw Stars monthly. Most recently, Lost Sock was updated on October 24, 2026 and Claw Stars on October 22, 2026.

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