# Flutter vs Super Starfish

Flutter and Super Starfish both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Super Starfish's written reviews are positive against 73% of Flutter's. Super Starfish also leads on ratings volume (30K vs 4.9K). Flutter's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flutter sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Super Starfish sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Flutter against 4.8 for Super Starfish. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Starfish has 30K ratings behind it against 4.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flutter's written reviews are positive against 87% of Super Starfish's.

Flutter ships an update every 8 days, Super Starfish every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flutter | Super Starfish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552/reviews) | **[4.8 (30K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-starfish/id1298839048/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.9K | **30K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 539 MB | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Runaway](https://appshunter.io/developer/1042800793) | [Protostar](https://appshunter.io/developer/901595359) |

## What reviewers say

### Flutter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flutter-butterfly-sanctuary/id564007552)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beetle Bank | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 Flutterbucks | $1.99 | one-time |
| Amazing Value Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Park 001 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doug the Glowbug (month) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack B | $4.99 | one-time |
| 130 Flutterbucks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Nectar Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spirit Booster | $4.99 | one-time |
| 275 Flutterbucks | $9.99 | one-time |
| 700 Flutterbucks | $24.99 | one-time |
| Flower Flourisher | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Super Starfish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-starfish/id1298839048)

Navigate a cosmic ocean as a space starfish, dodging celestial hazards and collecting exotic plants. Customize your own space aquarium and discover over 30 unique starfish. Compete with friends and share your interstellar discoveries.

**Highlights:** Cosmic swimming gameplay, Space aquarium customization, Collect exotic flora, Over 30 Starfish to collect, Explore new zones, Master swimming style

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Pile of Moonstones | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pile of Moonstones | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pile of Moonstones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Event Moonstones | $2.99 | one-time |
| Celestia Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| FUNGLES PACK | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove Advertising | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Pile of Moonstones | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Moonstones | $5.99 | one-time |
| FUNGLES PACK | $6.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pile of Moonstones | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pile of Moonstones | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Moonstones | $14.99 | one-time |
| Event Moonstones | $24.99 | one-time |
| Event Moonstones | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful graphics
- 🎨 Stunning visuals and colors
- 🐟 Cute and unique sea creatures
- 🕹️ Simple yet engaging gameplay
- 🌱 Decorative sanctuary customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive rock clearing costs
- 🔍 Difficulty obtaining in-game currency
- 🌟 Lack of purpose for star collection
- 🐛 Occasional freezing and crashes
- 🔍 Inconsistent prize machine rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications showing incorrect prize contents
- Inability to progress quests after completion

**Requested features**

- Ability to sell/trade unwanted plants
- Earn shells/moonstones for high scores
- Customization options for fish/sanctuary
- Multiplayer/competitive gameplay modes
- More frequent quests and missions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flutter free?

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

### Is Super Starfish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flutter or Super Starfish?

Super Starfish is rated higher. Flutter averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.9K ratings, while Super Starfish averages 4.8 from 30K ratings.

### Do Flutter or Super Starfish have ads?

Both Flutter and Super Starfish show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flutter or Super Starfish?

Flutter ships an update every 8 days, and Super Starfish every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flutter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Super Starfish on November 1, 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.*