Star Thief vs Reflex Unit 2
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.
Reflex Unit 2
Pilot experimental mechs to defend Earth from a new drone invasion. Engage in single or multiplayer campaigns, versus, and survival modes. Enjoy cross-platform play and controller support for an enhanced action experience.
- 1 or 2 Player Campaign
- 2 to 4 Player Versus
- Survival Modes
- Cross Platform Multiplayer
- Game Controller Compatible
- Ad Supported Free Version
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The year is 2039 and the planet has recovered after the events of Reflex Unit 1. Life seems safe, until a new larger army of remote control drones suddenly attacks strategic cities around the globe. It is up to you again to pilot a new batch of experimental hardware to fight back the invading forces and save the planet, and beyond... - 1 or 2 Player Campaign - 2 to 4 Player Versus and Survival modes - Cross Platform Multiplayer (see www.robosaru.com for details) - Game Controller Compatible with iOS 13* - Free to play Ad supported version. Ad Free version is also available on the store for purchase. *XBOX or PS4 Game Controller Recommended
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Thief at none against Reflex Unit 2's 1. Star Thief also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 75%) and ratings volume (15 vs 3). Reflex Unit 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, rating, 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. Reflex Unit 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Star Thief against 5.0 for Reflex Unit 2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Thief has 15 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Star Thief's written reviews are positive against 75% of Reflex Unit 2's.
Star Thief ships an update every 7 months, Reflex Unit 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Thief | Reflex Unit 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews — better | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 947 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paul Ewers | Alex Hughes |
Customer experience
Star Thief
Reflex Unit 2
In-app purchases
Star Thief
No in-app purchases
Reflex Unit 2
- Ad Free Unlock$1.99
