# Star Thief vs N.E.O

The clearest difference is rating: Star Thief at 4.9 against N.E.O's 3.8. Star Thief also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). N.E.O's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. N.E.O sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Star Thief's written reviews are positive against 67% of N.E.O's.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, N.E.O every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | N.E.O |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo/id1443794443/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 744 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Black Beard Design Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1443794442) |

## 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


### N.E.O

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo/id1443794443)

Embark on a survival adventure on an alien planet after a crash landing. Battle robotic creatures, gather resources, and uncover the planet's mysteries to find a way home. This action RPG offers direct control gameplay and offline play.

**Highlights:** Unique direct control action gameplay, Acquire weapons and items from enemies, Offline gameplay support, Retro style game mechanics, Stage buyout type action RPG

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage2開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage3開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage4開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage5開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage3～4開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage6開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage5～6開放 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage全開放 | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is N.E.O free?

N.E.O is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or N.E.O?

Star Thief is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while N.E.O averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Star Thief or N.E.O have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor N.E.O shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or N.E.O?

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and N.E.O every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on November 6, 2026 and N.E.O on November 2, 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.*