# MyLittleStar vs Malatang Master

The clearest difference is rating: Malatang Master at 4.8 against MyLittleStar's 3.9. Malatang Master also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). MyLittleStar's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyLittleStar sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Malatang Master sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Malatang Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Malatang Master has 4.1K ratings behind it against 631, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of MyLittleStar's written reviews are positive against 87% of Malatang Master's.

MyLittleStar ships an update every 7 months, Malatang Master every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyLittleStar | Malatang Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malatang-master/id6474930108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 631 | **4.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.0% of reviews | **87.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sol Choi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455377163) | [Supa Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1100105132) |

## What reviewers say

### MyLittleStar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mylittlestar/id1455377164)

Create and customize your own unique chibi characters with a vast collection of adorable items. Personalize every detail from eyes to hair color and save your creations to share with friends.

**Highlights:** 1000+ decorating items, Customizable eyes, lenses, and hair dyeing, Attractive dot graphic style, Save creations to gallery, Share with friends

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frame02 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maid Package Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Frame03 | $1.99 | one-time |
| School Package Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable
- 👍 Customization options
- 🎨 Aesthetic appeal
- 💰 Free with ads
- 🎥 Fun to make characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Limited skin tones and hair types
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads don't always work
- 🔒 Restricted character slots
- 🚧 Needs more updates and features

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading properly
- Buttons/menu covered by ads
- Special features not working
- Can only watch one ad at a time

**Requested features**

- More skin tone and hair options
- Ability to change clothing colors
- Pose and expression options
- Backgrounds and scene customization
- Ability to save/share multiple characters


### Malatang Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/malatang-master/id6474930108)

Engage in a variety of adorable and relaxing activities, from aesthetically packing photocards and running a spicy hotpot shop with ASMR to caring for a virtual doll. This app offers a collection of fun, cozy mini-games for those who love cute things and a chill vibe.

**Highlights:** Aesthetic photocard packing, Malatang shop simulation, ASMR cooking experience, Virtual doll care, Cozy and relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems | $0.49 | one-time |
| 머니 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 마라마스터 패키지 M1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Package 55 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 머니 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad Remover Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun game
- 🎨 Satisfying ASMR sounds
- 💫 Relaxing and enjoyable experience
- 🎨 Lovely art style and character designs
- 🎁 Variety of ingredients and customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 📺 Frequent ads can be annoying
- 🎨 Limited character customization options
- 🍲 Lack of variety in food items

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to watch ads for special ingredients
- Issues with the daily reward wheel
- Compatibility problems on certain devices
- Difficulty restoring in-app purchases across devices

**Requested features**

- Add more food options like desserts, appetizers, and sides
- Improve character customization with more hairstyles, skin tones, and facial features
- Implement a chat feature to interact with friends
- Add a farming or mini-game element to the experience
- Optimize the ingredient selection process to reduce accidental taps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyLittleStar free?

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

### Is Malatang Master free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyLittleStar or Malatang Master?

Malatang Master is rated higher. MyLittleStar averages 3.9 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while Malatang Master averages 4.8 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do MyLittleStar or Malatang Master have ads?

Malatang Master shows ads; MyLittleStar does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyLittleStar or Malatang Master?

MyLittleStar ships an update every 7 months, and Malatang Master every 9 days. Most recently, MyLittleStar was updated on October 29, 2026 and Malatang Master on October 30, 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.*