Star Thief vs Frostfall
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star Thief
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.
- 70+ levels
- Five unique worlds
- Daily Rush mode
- New Game+
- Global online leaderboards
- Game Center achievements
- iCloud game saves
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Highlights • 70+ levels and five unique worlds • Daily Rush and New Game+ modes • Global online leaderboards • Game Center achievements • ProMotion support for 120Hz devices • Supports all native device resolutions • iCloud game saves • Home screen quick actions • Free content updates • No ads, notifications or in-app purchases! Daily Rush mode is an all-new endless challenge mode set in a unique, procedurally generated level that changes every day at midnight. New Game+ unlocks after completing the game and adds a challenging new twist. To enable cloud saves go to Settings → iCloud → iCloud Drive → Sign in with Game Center. Reviews • Gamezebo (5 out of 5) • Apple 'N' Apps (4 out of 5) • AppAdvice (4 out of 5) • Pocket Gamer (8 out of 10) Star Thief is available exclusively for iPhone and iPad. Available on the App Store since 2012.
Frostfall
Experience a unique fantasy battle royale on mobile. Discover and combine hundreds of weapons and spells to outwit opponents in fast-paced matches. Unlock characters and explore lore as you climb the leaderboards.
- Fantasy battle royale gameplay
- Discover and combine weapons and spells
- Over 7000 item combinations
- Matches under 5 minutes
- Unlockable characters and lore
- Leaderboard progression
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Works with: iPhone SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XS Max, XR, 11, 11 Pro; iPad mini 4, 5; iPad Air 2, 3; iPad Pro Frostfall DOES NOT support: iPhone 5s, 6, 6 Plus; iPad Air, Mini, 2, 3; iPod Touch. Frostfall is the world’s first fantasy-infused battle royale built specifically for mobile. In Frostfall, you discover and combine dangerous weapons, ancient technology, and potent spells to defeat your foes. Featuring a fun cast of characters from Doran a curious fox, to Basilisk, a feared sea captain. Pick your favorite and go into battle! Forge Your Hero - Play however you want every match by discovering new combinations of weapons and spells. With over 7000 item combinations, each battle is exciting, chaotic, and unique. Quick Games for Mobile - Frostfall matches are under 5 minutes! Get-in, get-out (Pro tip: flush the toilet and wash your hands). An Epic Quest! - Unlock Characters, Totems, Emotes (and more) through the Quest. Read about the lore of Lhun and the characters who inhabit it. Climb The Leaderboards - Win Honor as you play to show your skill, and become the best Lhunatic around! Frostfall is easy to pick up but hard to master — TO BATTLE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Thief at none against Frostfall's 6. Star Thief also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (95% vs 81%). Frostfall's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (320 vs 16). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Frostfall sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.
Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frostfall has 320 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 81% of Frostfall's.
Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Frostfall monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Thief | Frostfall |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (16 ratings) — better | 4.7 (320 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better | 81.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 320 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul Ewers | Dusk Ltd. |
Customer experience
Star Thief
Frostfall
User reviews
Star Thief
From 16 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 💡 Innovative and unique idea
- ✨ Charming and cute graphics/art style
- 🚀 Smooth and relaxing experience
- 🎮 Simple controls, easy to learn
Room to improve
- ⏳ Too short, not enough levels
- ⭐ Strict rating system (missed stars)
- 🤔 Some find it too simple
Frostfall
From 320 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⚖️ Skill-based gameplay, not pay-to-win
- 🎨 Excellent art and graphics
- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play with cosmetic-only purchases
- 🔄 Quick matches and fast-paced action
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent loading screen crashes
- 🎮 High bot population in matches
- 🗺️ Map design causes player collision issues
- 👀 Difficult to see looted items
- ⚡ Lag and stuttering issues
Bugs and requests
Star Thief
Requested features
6 requests- More levels
- Updates
- New worlds
- Sequels or packs
- Game Center leaderboards
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- Russian translation
Frostfall
Reported bugs
8 issues- Game stuck on loading/splash screen
- Game won't open or launch
- Stuck on Frostfall title screen
- Login error claiming account logged in elsewhere
- Lag causing character to skip across screen
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- Unable to target enemies during lag
- Game crashes on specific iOS versions
- Incompatibility with iPhone 6 and older models
Requested features
10 requests- Team/duo gameplay modes
- First-person camera option
- Expanded map size
- More weapon variety
- Increased player count per match
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- Faster movement mechanics
- Better quest completion indicators
- More frequent rewards for casual players
- Console releases (Xbox mentioned)
- Lower graphics settings for older devices
In-app purchases
Star Thief
No in-app purchases
Frostfall
- Pinch of Arka$0.99
- Satchel of Arka$4.99
- Bag of Arka$9.99
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- Chest of Arka$19.99
- Barrel of Arka$49.99
- Mountain of Arka$99.99
