# Star Thief vs Reflex Unit 2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | Reflex Unit 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflex-unit-2/id1499660436/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 947 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Alex Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121898611) |

## 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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reflex Unit 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflex-unit-2/id1499660436)

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.

**Highlights:** 1 or 2 Player Campaign, 2 to 4 Player Versus, Survival Modes, Cross Platform Multiplayer, Game Controller Compatible, Ad Supported Free Version

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Unlock | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is Reflex Unit 2 free?

Reflex Unit 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or Reflex Unit 2?

Reflex Unit 2 is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Reflex Unit 2 averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Star Thief or Reflex Unit 2 have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor Reflex Unit 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or Reflex Unit 2?

Star Thief ships an update every 7 months, and Reflex Unit 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 8, 2026 and Reflex Unit 2 on October 10, 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.*