# Star Thief vs Log Thrower

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Thief at 95% against Log Thrower's 14%. Star Thief also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). Log Thrower's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 16). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Log Thrower sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. 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: Log Thrower has 39K 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 14% of Log Thrower's.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Log Thrower every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | Log Thrower |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** | [4.6 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-thrower/id1514087906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 326 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Playgendary Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487320337) |

## 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


### Log Thrower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/log-thrower/id1514087906)

Transform everyday objects into projectiles and launch them with a cannon. Aim carefully to hit targets and score points from a jury. Manage your limited shots wisely to achieve the highest score.

**Highlights:** Transform objects into weapons, Sharpen and load projectiles, Fire shots from a cannon, Hit targets, Score points from jury, Limited shots

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| No ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Interesting concept
- 🎨 Appealing graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive advertisements
- 🤯 Repetitive gameplay
- 🔒 Lack of control over sharpening
- 🤬 Inappropriate language

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Inability to continue after boss battles

**Requested features**

- Reduce advertisements
- Add more gameplay variety
- Allow manual control over sharpening
- Implement age-appropriate content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is Log Thrower free?

Log Thrower is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or Log Thrower?

Star Thief is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Log Thrower averages 4.6 from 39K ratings.

### Do Star Thief or Log Thrower have ads?

Log Thrower shows ads; Star Thief does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or Log Thrower?

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and Log Thrower every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 24, 2026 and Log Thrower on October 26, 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.*