# Starfield 3D vs Animation Creator

The clearest difference is rating: Animation Creator at 4.6 against Starfield 3D's 2.8. Animation Creator also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 38%) and ratings volume (30K vs 5). Starfield 3D's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starfield 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Animation Creator sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Animation Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Animation Creator has 30K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Starfield 3D's written reviews are positive against 64% of Animation Creator's.

Starfield 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, Animation Creator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starfield 3D | Animation Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfield-3d/id368434732/reviews) | **[4.6 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **63.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 1 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/287598630) | [CEM SOFTWARE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664408786) |

## What reviewers say

### Starfield 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starfield-3d/id368434732)

Experience a tranquil virtual journey through a 3D starfield. Navigate by tilting your device and interact with a music visualizer and drawing modes. Includes a fun mini-game for added engagement.

**Highlights:** Virtual 3D starfield exploration, Device tilt navigation, Music visualizer, Multiple draw modes, Mini-game with random horizon

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enable Option to Turn Off Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Animation Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/animation-creator-flipbook-2d/id6514291564)

Create 2D animations with a user-friendly interface, frame-by-frame drawing, and customizable tools. Perfect for beginners and professionals alike, it allows you to bring your artistic visions to life and share them as GIFs or videos.

**Highlights:** Intuitive drawing interface, Frame-by-frame animation, Customizable brushes and tools, Onion skinning for smooth motion, Export as GIF or video, Built-in tutorials

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Draw Animation Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Draw Animation Premium | $7.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Draw Animation Supreme | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging
- 👍 Relaxing animation
- 👍 Helps with learning animation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides tutorials

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Freezing and slow
- 🐛 Deletes animations
- 🔍 Hard to figure out for beginners
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 📺 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting frames causes issues
- Eraser changes brush size
- Animations not rendering properly

**Requested features**

- Zoom in/out option
- More brush/drawing tools
- Fewer ads or ad-free version
- Better instructions and tutorials
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starfield 3D free?

Starfield 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Animation Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Starfield 3D or Animation Creator?

Animation Creator is rated higher. Starfield 3D averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Animation Creator averages 4.6 from 30K ratings.

### Do Starfield 3D or Animation Creator have ads?

Animation Creator shows ads; Starfield 3D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starfield 3D or Animation Creator?

Starfield 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Animation Creator fortnightly. Most recently, Starfield 3D was updated on October 16, 2026 and Animation Creator on November 3, 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.*