# Pole Star! vs Crop Designer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pole Star! at none against Crop Designer's 5. Pole Star! also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 38%) and ratings volume (21K vs 4.5K). Crop Designer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crop Designer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Pole Star! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pole Star! against 4.6 for Crop Designer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21K and 4.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Pole Star!'s written reviews are positive against 38% of Crop Designer's.

Pole Star! ships an update every 3 weeks, Crop Designer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pole Star! | Crop Designer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-star/id1585344300/reviews)** | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crop-designer/id1606689367/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 4.5K |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 38.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 232 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Coco Play](https://appshunter.io/developer/654657050) | [Taptekinc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577354312) |

## What reviewers say

### Pole Star!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pole-star/id1585344300)

Embrace your inner diva and become a gymnastics pole star! Dress up in fabulous outfits and master impressive pole dance moves to shine on stage. Show off your skills and slide your way to stardom.

**Highlights:** Dress up in outfits, Perform pole dance moves, Slide on the pole, Become a gymnastics star, Rock the stage

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💃 Fun and engaging game
- 👍 Diverse character and outfit options
- 🎨 Colorful and visually appealing
- 🤸‍♀️ Pole dancing as a sport/activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Too many ads disrupting gameplay
- 🤔 Inappropriate content for younger audiences
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting performance
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Characters getting stuck in spinning animation
- Inability to select desired outfits and moves
- Inconsistent performance and crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more songs and music
- Expand clothing and accessory options
- Improve character customization
- Add a bare feet option


### Crop Designer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crop-designer/id1606689367)

Design unique outfits and style fashionistas in this creative tailoring game. Explore your originality with new hairstyles, dresses, and accessories for every beauty queen. Perfect for aspiring designers and fashion enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Outfit design, Hairstyle customization, Accessory styling, Creative expression, Virtual fashion boutique

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STARTER PACK | $0.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS 0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| FASHION PACK | $1.99 | one-time |
| NO ADS | $2.99 | one-time |
| ALL IN ONE BUNDLE | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Entertaining and fun
- 🎨 Variety of customization options
- 🎉 Engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Limited design control

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets unexpectedly
- Screen freezing and black screens
- Incorrect auction results

**Requested features**

- More fabric and color options
- Ability to fully customize outfits
- Reduced ad frequency


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pole Star! free?

Pole Star! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crop Designer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pole Star! or Crop Designer?

Pole Star! is rated higher. Pole Star! averages 4.7 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Crop Designer averages 4.6 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do Pole Star! or Crop Designer have ads?

Pole Star! shows ads; Crop Designer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pole Star! or Crop Designer?

Pole Star! ships an update every 3 weeks, and Crop Designer weekly. Most recently, Pole Star! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crop Designer on October 23, 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.*