# Corners vs Star Thief

The clearest difference is rating: Star Thief at 4.9 against Corners's 3.6. Star Thief also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (95% vs 61%). Corners's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Corners sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Corners's written reviews are positive against 95% of Star Thief's.

Corners ships an update every 2 months, Star Thief every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Corners | Star Thief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corners/id300770713/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **94.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 15 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) |

## What reviewers say

### Corners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corners/id300770713)

This app offers a passive gaming experience where a block bounces around the screen, aiming to hit corners. It features numerous unlockable blocks and a counter for tracking hits, providing a relaxing and time-passing distraction.

**Highlights:** Unlockable blocks, Corner hit tracking, Multiple speeds, Customizable music playback, Saves progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flag Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planet Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sapphire Block | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dog Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zombie Blocks | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ruby Block | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Block | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and entertaining
- ⏰ Great time-waster for boredom
- 🧘 Relaxing and meditative experience
- 🎨 Simple, minimalist design
- 💰 Free to download

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Screen size not optimized for modern phones
- 🔲 Invisible corners on larger displays
- ❌ No landscape mode support
- 🎮 Lacks interactive gameplay elements
- ⚫ Black background makes corners hard to see

**Reported bugs**

- Screen does not fit properly on iPhone 5, iPhone 6+, iPhone 7+, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone 11
- Block hits invisible corners instead of visible ones
- Glitch where block connects to top wall after hitting right corner
- Clock display shows incorrect time format (8:5pm instead of 8:05pm)
- App fails to launch after recent update

**Requested features**

- Optimize screen size for iPhone 6+, iPhone 7+, iPhone 8, iPhone X, iPhone 11
- Add landscape mode support
- Adjustable speed settings
- Customizable colors and themes
- Different background options


### Star Thief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958)

Embark on an interstellar adventure across five unique worlds with over 70 levels. Challenge yourself with daily endless modes or a New Game+ after completion. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** 70+ levels, Five unique worlds, Daily Rush mode, New Game+, Global online leaderboards, Game Center achievements, iCloud game saves

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Innovative and unique idea
- ✨ Charming and cute graphics/art style
- 🚀 Smooth and relaxing experience
- 🎮 Simple controls, easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Too short, not enough levels
- ⭐ Strict rating system (missed stars)
- 🤔 Some find it too simple

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Updates
- New worlds
- Sequels or packs
- Game Center leaderboards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Corners free?

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

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Corners or Star Thief?

Star Thief is rated higher. Corners averages 3.6 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Star Thief averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Corners or Star Thief have ads?

Neither Corners nor Star Thief shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Corners or Star Thief?

Corners ships an update every 2 months, and Star Thief every 9 months. Most recently, Corners was updated on October 23, 2026 and Star Thief on October 24, 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.*