# Star Shoot VS vs Letterlike

The clearest difference is price: Star Shoot VS at Free against Letterlike's $4.99. Letterlike's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Star Shoot VS is free to download; Letterlike costs $4.99 up front. Star Shoot VS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Letterlike asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Star Shoot VS against 4.7 for Letterlike. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 122 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Star Shoot VS's written reviews are positive against 89% of Letterlike's.

Star Shoot VS ships an update monthly, Letterlike every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Shoot VS | Letterlike |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-shoot-vs/id1470903929/reviews)** | [4.7 (122 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **122** |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#26** |
| Size | 228 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [flow Incorporated.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1375894867) | [Ronald Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/1752023445) |

## 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 Moon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Capybara | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Clown | $2.99 | one-time |
| Alien Phantom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Canvas | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


### Letterlike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letterlike/id6737422986)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Word (US App Store)

Embark on a solo roguelike word adventure with procedurally generated challenges. Create words to score points, unlock upgrades, and conquer bosses. Enjoy endless replayability with New Game Plus and offline play.

**Highlights:** Roguelike word gameplay, Procedurally generated runs, Word creation for points, Progressive gem upgrades, Offline play, New Game Plus mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Clever combination of Scrabble and roguelike
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding progression system
- 💎 Satisfying upgrade and customization options
- 🕹️ Enjoyable for short bursts or long sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional difficulty spikes and unbalanced runs
- 🗣️ Annoying AI opponent trash talk
- 💰 Diamonds could be more reasonably priced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes on some devices
- Inconsistent letter distribution

**Requested features**

- Save progress and resume games
- Leaderboards and social features
- More visual customization options
- In-game dictionary or word definitions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Shoot VS free?

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

### Is Letterlike free?

Letterlike costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Shoot VS or Letterlike?

Star Shoot VS is rated higher. Star Shoot VS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Letterlike averages 4.7 from 122 ratings.

### Do Star Shoot VS or Letterlike have ads?

Star Shoot VS shows ads; Letterlike does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Shoot VS or Letterlike?

Star Shoot VS ships an update monthly, and Letterlike every 4 days. Most recently, Star Shoot VS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Letterlike on November 4, 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.*