# Star Thief vs Let’s Puck It!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Thief at none against Let’s Puck It!'s 4. Star Thief also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 63%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Let’s Puck It!'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 16). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Let’s Puck It! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Let’s Puck It! has 1.7K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Star Thief's written reviews are positive against 63% of Let’s Puck It!'s.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Let’s Puck It! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | Let’s Puck It! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** | [4.6 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-puck-it/id1163033961/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Little Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/970220244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Let’s Puck It!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lets-puck-it/id1163033961)

Engage in a fast-paced, turn-based air hockey game played entirely within iMessage. Settle friendly wagers with customizable stakes, from buying dinner to doing chores. The challenge intensifies with increasing speed on each volley, making it an addictive way to resolve disputes with friends.

**Highlights:** Turn-based air hockey gameplay, Played exclusively within iMessage, Customizable betting stakes, Increasing speed on volleys, Settle disagreements with friends

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocked Mystery Crate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crate Key | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game to play with friends/family
- 💡 Ability to set custom stakes
- 🚀 Convenient to play on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay and hit/miss issues
- 🕰️ Slow-paced turn-by-turn gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of privacy policy details

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes/crashes after certain actions
- Incompatible with some devices/OS versions
- Purchases/progress not properly restored

**Requested features**

- Live, real-time gameplay mode
- More game modes and customization options
- Ability to easily uninstall/delete the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is Let’s Puck It! free?

Let’s Puck It! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or Let’s Puck It!?

Star Thief is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Let’s Puck It! averages 4.6 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Star Thief or Let’s Puck It! have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor Let’s Puck It! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or Let’s Puck It!?

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and Let’s Puck It! fortnightly. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 24, 2026 and Let’s Puck It! on October 22, 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.*