# Star Shoot VS vs SHAPE×HUNTER

The clearest difference is rating: Star Shoot VS at 4.9 against SHAPE×HUNTER's 4.3. Star Shoot VS also leads on ratings volume (48 vs 6). SHAPE×HUNTER's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 82%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Shoot VS sells 25 one-off in-app purchases and SHAPE×HUNTER sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Star Shoot VS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Shoot VS has 48 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Star Shoot VS's written reviews are positive against 100% of SHAPE×HUNTER's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Star Shoot VS ships an update every 6 weeks, SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Shoot VS | SHAPE×HUNTER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-shoot-vs/id1470903929/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 81.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 228 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [flow Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375894867) | [NISHINO SHUNSUKE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675680927) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### SHAPE×HUNTER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapehunter/id6446052706)

Engage in a simple yet challenging rogue-like action game. Master two distinct weapons, "spears" and "bows," and strategically switch between them. Collect random skills as you defeat monsters to alter your gameplay style and climb the global rankings.

**Highlights:** Simple swipe and tap controls, Dual weapon system (spears and bows), Randomly acquired skills, Monster combat, Global score rankings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 広告非表示＆リトライ無制限 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Shoot VS free?

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

### Is SHAPE×HUNTER free?

SHAPE×HUNTER is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Shoot VS or SHAPE×HUNTER?

Star Shoot VS is rated higher. Star Shoot VS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while SHAPE×HUNTER averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Star Shoot VS or SHAPE×HUNTER have ads?

Both Star Shoot VS and SHAPE×HUNTER show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Shoot VS or SHAPE×HUNTER?

Star Shoot VS ships an update every 6 weeks, and SHAPE×HUNTER every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Shoot VS was updated on October 14, 2026 and SHAPE×HUNTER on September 27, 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.*