Comparison

Planet Formula vs Star Point Explorer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Planet Formula

Embark on a celestial match-3 adventure across the Solar System. Solve 125 unique puzzles by earning points, breaking ice, or collecting coins within a limited number of moves. Utilize powerful planet combinations and strategic moves to overcome challenges.

Highlights
  • 125 unique match-3 levels
  • Special power-up planets
  • Strategic move mechanics
  • Ice tile and wall breaking
  • VoiceOver accessibility
  • T-chain and L-chain combinations
Features
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Explore the Solar System in Planet Formula, a match-3 puzzle game featuring 125 unique levels with engaging objectives. Complete each level by earning points, breaking ice tiles, or collecting coins—all within a set number of moves. Earn special power-ups: - Magic Planets: Match five planets in a row or column to create a magic planet. Swap it to clear all planets of the same type on the board and score big. - Special Planets: Match four planets to create a special planet with a white border. Use it in a match to clear an entire row or column. - Discover combinations like T-chains and L-chains for massive point boosts. Break ice by clearing planets underneath, and remove walls by eliminating adjacent planets. Be strategic — walls grow if no nearby planets are destroyed in the previous move. Accessibility Features: Planet Formula is designed with VoiceOver users in mind: - Tap a grid cell to hear the planet’s type and position. - To move a planet, select it with a single tap, then double-tap to start moving. - Choose the destination with another tap and confirm with a double-tap to complete the move. With simple mechanics and thoughtful design, Planet Formula offers an enjoyable, relaxing experience — perfect for playing at home, during a break, or while commuting. Challenge yourself, earn points, and rise through the ranks in this solar system-inspired puzzle adventure.

About

Star Point Explorer

Explore vibrant cosmic landscapes by riding planets and collecting stars. Master simple controls to reach the finish line quickly and unlock new planets with your star collection. Enjoy a relaxing, minimalist space adventure across 45 handcrafted levels.

Highlights
  • Planet riding exploration
  • Star collection for unlocks
  • Simple two-finger controls
  • 45 handcrafted levels
  • 12 unlockable planets
  • Minimalist design
Features
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Ride a planet to discover new colorful places in space full of constellations. Reach the finish quickly without falling out of constellations, and collect as many stars as possible! Use collected stars to unlock new planets! Master simple two-finger controls and get bonuses for collecting all the stars, including the ones that are tricky to reach! Features: - Colorful space theme - Beautiful minimalist design - Relaxing gameplay - 45 hand-crafted levels - 12 awesome planets to choose

Screenshots

Planet Formula4 screens
Star Point Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Point Explorer at every 10 days against Planet Formula's every 2 months. Star Point Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Planet Formula sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Star Point Explorer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Planet Formula against 5.0 for Star Point Explorer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Planet Formula ships an update every 2 months, Star Point Explorer every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Planet Formula versus Star Point Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlanet FormulaStar Point Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB127 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerx2line.com LLCTaras Kohut

Customer experience

Planet Formula

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Star Point Explorer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Planet Formula

One-time3
  • Extra 4 Moves$1.99
  • Extra 8 Moves$2.99
  • Extra 15 Moves$3.99
1 purchases

Star Point Explorer

One-time1
  • New Planet4 variants$0.99

Questions

Is Planet Formula free?
Planet Formula is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Point Explorer free?
Star Point Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Planet Formula or Star Point Explorer?
Planet Formula and Star Point Explorer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Planet Formula or Star Point Explorer have ads?
Both Planet Formula and Star Point Explorer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Planet Formula or Star Point Explorer?
Planet Formula ships an update every 2 months, and Star Point Explorer every 10 days. Most recently, Planet Formula was updated on October 25, 2026 and Star Point Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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