# StarQuest vs Pocket Land!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarQuest at 78% against Pocket Land!'s 38%. StarQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Pocket Land!'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 167). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarQuest sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pocket Land! sells 19 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pocket Land! holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Land! has 4.3K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of StarQuest's written reviews are positive against 38% of Pocket Land!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarQuest ships an update weekly, Pocket Land! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarQuest | Pocket Land! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquest/id1496258953/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-land/id6446137216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 167 | **4.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.9% of reviews** | 37.5% 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 |
| Size | 557 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cosmic Games ULC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496258952) | [GRAND-ATTIC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676214729) |

## What reviewers say

### StarQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starquest/id1496258953)

Embark on an epic space adventure, battling enemies and collecting resources to upgrade your ships and gear. Prepare for challenging quests and earn glory and rewards in a vast universe.

**Highlights:** Explore space universe, Battle challenging enemies, Scavenge for scraps, Upgrade loadouts and ships, Earn glory and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 StarCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Admiral TrayNee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dawn | $3.99 | one-time |
| The current special deal | $4.99 | one-time |
| 550 StarCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| THE REPUBLIC | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Starcoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Starcoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Starcoins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 Starcoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging and addictive gameplay loop
- 🎨 High-quality graphics and visual design
- 📱 Easy to learn and understand controls
- ⭐ Fun progression system with ship unlocks
- 🎯 Well-designed for mobile gaming

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force closures
- 💸 Pay-to-win mechanics in later chapters
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay with limited variety
- ❌ Poor game balance and difficulty spikes
- 🎯 Auto-aim removes player skill requirement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup or loading screen
- Game freezes at chapter 5 war zone
- Cannot tap to start after update
- Enemies spawn directly in front of player
- Lag spikes when using power-up abilities

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op game modes
- Capture the flag game mode
- More diverse game modes and story content
- Password reset/forgot password functionality
- Ability to choose weapon upgrade order


### Pocket Land!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pocket-land/id6446137216)

Cultivate a charming farm, harvest crops, and manage workers in this top-down simulator. Defend your land from zombies and ants while unlocking new buildings, crafting recipes, and upgrading skills. Embark on quests and enjoy a relaxing farming adventure.

**Highlights:** Farm management, Crop harvesting, Worker assistance, Zombie defense, Building upgrades, RPG-style quests, Pet companions

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

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pirate Offer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Camp 2 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camp 3 Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tiny Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirate Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Chain Offer Small | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Event Bundle 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vibes + | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dice Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Decrease Spawn Time | $4.99 | one-time |
| King Charles Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Discount Decrease Spawn Time 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Monthly Premium Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| S-tier Epic Item Flash Offer | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Enjoyable and relaxing gameplay
- 👍 No forced ads
- 🎨 Cute character and pet designs
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🔍 Repetitive and lacking content
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Forced ads after certain level
- Disappearing items and resources
- Broken or non-functioning features
- Syncing and login issues

**Requested features**

- More content and updates
- Offline play option
- Ability to zoom in/out
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarQuest free?

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

### Is Pocket Land! free?

Pocket Land! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarQuest or Pocket Land!?

Pocket Land! is rated higher. StarQuest averages 4.3 out of 5 from 167 ratings, while Pocket Land! averages 4.7 from 4.3K ratings.

### Do StarQuest or Pocket Land! have ads?

Pocket Land! shows ads; StarQuest does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarQuest or Pocket Land!?

StarQuest ships an update weekly, and Pocket Land! every 2 weeks. Most recently, StarQuest was updated on October 21, 2026 and Pocket Land! on October 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.*