# Star Thief vs ChipSplit | Poker Settlements

The clearest difference is update cadence: ChipSplit | Poker Settlements at every 2 weeks against Star Thief's every 9 months. ChipSplit | Poker Settlements also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Star Thief's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Star Thief against 5.0 for ChipSplit | Poker Settlements. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Thief has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, ChipSplit | Poker Settlements every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | ChipSplit | Poker Settlements |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipsplit-poker-settlements/id6743947262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 22 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Arnav Kumar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697821186) |

## 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


### ChipSplit | Poker Settlements

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipsplit-poker-settlements/id6743947262)

This app simplifies tracking poker game settlements. It automates calculations to minimize transactions at the end of a session.

**Highlights:** Track poker tabs, Automate settlements, Minimize transactions, Easy session end calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is ChipSplit | Poker Settlements free?

ChipSplit | Poker Settlements is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or ChipSplit | Poker Settlements?

ChipSplit | Poker Settlements is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while ChipSplit | Poker Settlements averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star Thief or ChipSplit | Poker Settlements have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor ChipSplit | Poker Settlements shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or ChipSplit | Poker Settlements?

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and ChipSplit | Poker Settlements every 2 weeks. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 24, 2026 and ChipSplit | Poker Settlements on October 9, 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.*