# Star Point Explorer vs Tether Orbit

The clearest difference is rating: Star Point Explorer at 5.0 against Tether Orbit's 4.1. Star Point Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 weeks). Tether Orbit's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Star Point Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively.

Star Point Explorer ships an update every 10 days, Tether Orbit every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Point Explorer | Tether Orbit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-point-explorer/id1564601081/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Taras Kohut](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564601083) | [William Clayton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629536989) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Point Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-point-explorer/id1564601081)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New Planet | $0.99 | one-time |


### Tether Orbit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tether-orbit/id6454675527)

Tap and hold to use planetary gravity to launch your ship through space. Collect stars, unlock new vessels, and aim for the highest score possible. Test your skills and see how far you can travel.

**Highlights:** Tap and hold to latch onto planets, Use planetary orbits for propulsion, Unlock new ships, Collect stars, Achieve high scores

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Stars / No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Stars / No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Point Explorer free?

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

### Is Tether Orbit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Point Explorer or Tether Orbit?

Star Point Explorer is rated higher. Star Point Explorer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Tether Orbit averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do Star Point Explorer or Tether Orbit have ads?

Star Point Explorer shows ads; Tether Orbit does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Point Explorer or Tether Orbit?

Star Point Explorer ships an update every 10 days, and Tether Orbit every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Point Explorer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Tether Orbit on October 6, 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.*