Lost Sock vs Claw Stars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- One-button gameplay
- Spin and stop mechanics
- Collect coins
- Unlock unique socks
- Humorous theme
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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?
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Lost Sock | Claw Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (40 ratings) — better | 4.6 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | 89.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 40 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 319 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim Kretz | Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd. |
Customer experience
Lost Sock
Claw Stars
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
Lost Sock
- remove ads$3.99
Claw Stars
- Star Club3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Ruby Pack 1$1.99
- Giant Claw Pack 1$1.99
- Piñata Chest$1.99
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- 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









