# Star Hunter vs Symbol Mind

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Symbol Mind at 100% against Star Hunter's 39%. Symbol Mind also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Star Hunter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7.4K vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Hunter sells 22 one-off in-app purchases and Symbol Mind sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Symbol Mind holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Hunter has 7.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Star Hunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Symbol Mind's.

Star Hunter ships an update weekly, Symbol Mind every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Hunter | Symbol Mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (7.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hunter-infinite-lagrange/id1485549629/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-mind/id6743059792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 38.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 2.6 GB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NETEASE INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225410) | [Keiver Hernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774955012) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-hunter-infinite-lagrange/id1485549629)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #200 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

Command your fleet in a post-war galaxy, taking on bounty contracts and exploring ruins for treasure and technology. Build your base, upgrade your ships, and engage in tactical space combat. The choice is yours: roam the void or rise from chaos.

**Highlights:** Interstellar tactical extraction gameplay, Fleet command and control, Bounty hunting and contract missions, Explore ruins for treasure and secrets, Base building and upgrades, Ship customization and combat, Faction interaction

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 60 Chu-Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift of the Jupiter Ind. | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1 Galaxy Market Standard Coin | $1.69 | one-time |
| Beginner Voyage Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3 Standard Workshop Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Voyage Pack II | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tech Points for frigates | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300 Chu-Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Festival Surprise Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Incremental Repair Device | $4.99 | one-time |
| Strategic Set Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| NOMA Shipping Tech Support | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Tech Points for destroyers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Dawn Standard Tech Support | $8.99 | one-time |
| 680 Chu-Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| StrategicPartnershipAgreement | $14.99 | one-time |
| A-Level Technical Blueprint | $14.99 | one-time |
| 10 Galaxy Market Standard Coin | $16.99 | one-time |
| 1280 Chu-Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3280 Chu-Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 30 Galaxy Market Standard Coin | $50.99 | one-time |
| 6480 Chu-Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔍 Detailed graphics
- 📚 Engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🤝 Good community and union features
- 💰 Balanced free-to-play model

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 🤖 Unbalanced AI and overpowered opponents
- 🎲 Frustrating RNG for ship blueprints
- 🧭 Poor navigation and pathing issues
- 🏢 Overcrowded servers and lack of space

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Bugs with base relocation and fleet management
- Inconsistent server performance and downtime

**Requested features**

- Add manual ship control and targeting
- Improve blueprint drop rates and progression
- Introduce more PvE content and campaigns
- Implement better server balancing and player protection
- Allow renaming and customization of ships


### Symbol Mind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbol-mind/id6743059792)

Engage in a captivating memory challenge using authentic ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Match symbol pairs against the clock across progressive levels, enhancing cognitive skills like memory and concentration. Enjoy an elegant design and adaptive gameplay for a unique brain-training experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic Egyptian Hieroglyphs, Special Power Cards, 8 Progressive Levels, Adaptive Gameplay, Cognitive Skill Enhancement, Adjustable Difficulty

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad-Free Experience | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Hunter free?

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

### Is Symbol Mind free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Hunter or Symbol Mind?

Symbol Mind is rated higher. Star Hunter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 7.4K ratings, while Symbol Mind averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Star Hunter or Symbol Mind have ads?

Symbol Mind shows ads; Star Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Hunter or Symbol Mind?

Star Hunter ships an update weekly, and Symbol Mind every 2 weeks. Most recently, Star Hunter was updated on October 30, 2026 and Symbol Mind on October 13, 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.*