# Star Thief vs Crowd 3D Ultimate

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Thief at 95% against Crowd 3D Ultimate's 47%. Star Thief also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Crowd 3D Ultimate's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 16). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crowd 3D Ultimate has 4.8K 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 47% of Crowd 3D Ultimate's.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Crowd 3D Ultimate every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | Crowd 3D Ultimate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-3d-ultimate/id1572843785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 22 MB | 407 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) | [Raman Kamarou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1487669830) |

## 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


### Crowd 3D Ultimate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowd-3d-ultimate/id1572843785)

Defend locations against waves of enemies by choosing and wielding various weapons. Progress through numerous levels, unlocking new armaments as you play.

**Highlights:** Defend locations, Defeat enemy crowds, Choose weapons, Unlockable weapons, Multiple levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 👍 Customizable options
- 👍 Great game overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 💸 Excessive ads
- 🔇 Interrupts music playback

**Reported bugs**

- Can only place 2 traps instead of 3
- Game freezes and resets progress
- Levels become impossible to beat

**Requested features**

- Infinite mode
- Online multiplayer
- More weapon/trap options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is Crowd 3D Ultimate free?

Crowd 3D Ultimate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or Crowd 3D Ultimate?

Star Thief is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Crowd 3D Ultimate averages 4.7 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Star Thief or Crowd 3D Ultimate have ads?

Crowd 3D Ultimate shows ads; Star Thief does not.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or Crowd 3D Ultimate?

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and Crowd 3D Ultimate every 2 weeks. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crowd 3D Ultimate on October 20, 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.*