Comparison

Flutter vs Flutter Starlight

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

Head to head
About

Flutter

Create a vibrant rainforest sanctuary by collecting and nurturing hundreds of real butterfly species. Watch them grow through their life cycle, learn fascinating facts, and expand your magical forest with beautiful decorations. Enjoy relaxing gameplay with a calming soundtrack and discover new species through missions and events.

Highlights
  • Collect 400+ real butterfly species
  • Nurture butterflies through their life cycle
  • Expand and decorate your forest sanctuary
  • Engage in missions and limited-time events
  • Relaxing gameplay with peaceful ambiance
Features
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Watch your rainforest sanctuary come to life as you collect, nurture, and learn about hundreds of real butterfly species. Nurture each species through their incredible life cycle, feeding to help them grow from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. Watch your Flutterpedia come alive with fascinating facts about each butterfly you collect. Behold their stunning wing patterns and playful quirks as they flutter around your rainforest sanctuary. Each butterfly is beautifully illustrated and based on real species from around the world. Discover new species, expand your collection, and create a thriving, magical rainforest. Features * Collect 400+ Butterflies: Discover real species from around the world, each beautifully illustrated with vibrant colors and unique wing patterns. * Nurture Each Species: Feed and grow butterflies through their amazing life cycle, from caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly. * Expand and Decorate Your Forest: Expand your sanctuary and adorn it with plants and magical décor to help you progress. * Missions and Events: Missions, updates, and limited-time events bring exciting new butterflies, decor, and rewards. There is always something new to discover! * Relaxing Gameplay: Unwind with peaceful rainforest ambiance and a calming soundtrack. Made with love by Runaway, the award-winning studio behind some of the world’s most beloved nature games. Please note: This game is free-to-play but does include in-app purchases. For support or suggestions, contact: support@runaway.zendesk.com.

About

Flutter Starlight

Raise and collect over 300 real-life moth species in a magical, moonlit forest. Nurture them through their lifecycle, explore a living forest, and discover enchanting plants and secrets. Enjoy a relaxing, stress-free experience with missions and interactive gestures.

Highlights
  • Nurture and collect moths
  • Discover over 300 moth species
  • Explore a living forest environment
  • Grow magical plants
  • Complete missions and events
  • Interactive gestures
Features
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Raise and collect cute moths in a magical, moonlit forest. You’ll soon discover moths are just as beautiful as butterflies in this relaxing, cozy game. Nurture moths through their incredible lifecycle, from adorable caterpillars to majestic moths. Guide them through the forest, bursting dandelions and collecting pollen. Behold their beauty and adorable quirks as they flutter and play! Enjoy the relaxing ambiance of a magical forest, where stars twinkle as the moon moves through its lunar cycle and flowers bloom as fireflies burst light over the forest. Expand and adorn the forest with a vast array of plants with magical abilities, and discover other forest dwellers that have interesting tales to tell and mysteries to unravel. There is always something new to discover in Flutter Starlight, with more than 300 real-life moth species to collect and learn about! Features: • Nurture & Collect: Raise moths from tiny caterpillars to majestic winged creatures. • A Living, Breathing Forest: Watch as flowers bloom, fireflies glow, and the moon moves through its lunar cycle. • Enchanting Plants & Secrets: Grow magical plants and uncover hidden stories. • 300+ Real-Life Moths: Discover and learn about rare and stunning species. • Relaxing Gameplay: Enjoy soothing sounds and a stress-free experience. • Missions & Events: Complete to start collecting exclusive rewards. • Interactive Gestures: Feed caterpillars, guide moths, and more! ********** Developed and published by Runaway, an award-winning game studio that creates games inspired by the natural world. Please note: This game is free to play but does contain some items to purchase for real money. If you run into any issues while playing or you have any suggestions, please contact us at support@runaway.zendesk.com.

Screenshots

Flutter4 screens
Flutter Starlight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Flutter at every 8 days against Flutter Starlight's every 2 months. Flutter Starlight's advantage is review sentiment (82% vs 73%). 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. Flutter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Flutter Starlight sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 — 4.7 for Flutter against 4.8 for Flutter Starlight. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.9K and 8.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flutter's written reviews are positive against 82% of Flutter Starlight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flutter ships an update every 8 days, Flutter Starlight every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flutter versus Flutter Starlight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlutterFlutter Starlight
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.9K ratings)4.8 (8.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews82.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.9K8.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size539 MB563 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperRunawayRunaway

Customer experience

Flutter

All ratings4,863 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews1,107 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral8.1%
Negative19.2%

Flutter Starlight

All ratings7,859 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews1,205 reviews
Positive82.2%
Neutral8.0%
Negative9.7%

User reviews

Flutter

From 4.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🦋 Beautiful and relaxing game
  • 👍 Informative and educational
  • 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and animations
  • 🎶 Calming music and ambiance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and expansions
  • ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
  • 🔒 Requires constant internet connection

Flutter Starlight

From 8.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🦋 Adorable and calming moths
  • 📚 Educational with real moth facts
  • 🎨 Beautiful and relaxing visuals
  • 🎶 Soothing background music
  • 👍 No aggressive ads or monetization

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive to expand forest and acquire new moths
  • ⏱️ Slow progress and long wait times
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🙅‍♀️ Difficulty connecting with friends

Bugs and requests

Flutter

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game resets progress after updates
  • Inability to access Flutterpedia and achievements
  • Inconsistent performance and freezing issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode
  • Ability to sell or remove unwanted butterflies
  • More interactive events and mini-games
  • Expanded forest and storage space

Flutter Starlight

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes and crashes when switching apps
  • Reward videos not working properly
  • Progress and data loss issues
  • Graphical glitches after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to name and customize moths
  • More ways to earn premium currency
  • Offline play option
  • Repeat past event moths
  • Add more interactive features and mini-games

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Flutter

One-time12
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Flutterbucks$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
Show 9 more
  • Starter Park 001$2.99
  • Doug the Glowbug (month)$2.99
  • Starter Pack B$4.99
  • 130 Flutterbucks$4.99
  • Nectar Booster$4.99
  • Spirit Booster$4.99
  • 275 Flutterbucks$9.99
  • 700 Flutterbucks$24.99
  • Flower Flourisher$24.99
10 purchases

Flutter Starlight

One-time10
  • Beetle Bank$0.99
  • 50 Glowbucks$1.99
  • Amazing Value Pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Starter Pack B$2.99
  • 130 Glowbucks$4.99
  • Starter Pack A$4.99
  • Mushroom Booster$4.99
  • 275 Glowbucks$9.99
  • Event Booster$9.99
  • 700 Glowbucks$24.99

Questions

Is Flutter free?
Flutter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flutter Starlight free?
Flutter Starlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Flutter or Flutter Starlight?
Flutter Starlight is rated higher. Flutter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Flutter Starlight averages 4.8 from 8.2K ratings.
Do Flutter or Flutter Starlight have ads?
Both Flutter and Flutter Starlight show ads.
Which is updated more often, Flutter or Flutter Starlight?
Flutter ships an update every 8 days, and Flutter Starlight every 2 months. Most recently, Flutter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flutter Starlight on November 1, 2026.

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