# Star Thief vs SOAK

The clearest difference is rating: Star Thief at 4.9 against SOAK's 3.5. Star Thief also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (95% vs 67%). SOAK's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SOAK sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Thief holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Thief has 15 ratings behind it against 2, 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 67% of SOAK's.

Star Thief ships an update every 7 months, SOAK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | SOAK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews)** | [3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soak/id876006257/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **15** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **94.6% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [BoaNeo AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/494108479) |

## 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


### SOAK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soak/id876006257)

Engage in a water balloon battle to defend your sister and showcase your water cannon skills. Navigate through town, climb buildings, and surf cars while upgrading your arsenal for epic boss fights. Master skillful gameplay to achieve high scores and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Water balloon combat, Boss fights, Vehicle surfing, Score multipliers, Unlockable water weapons, Tilt and tap controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Dryers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 15 Dryers | $0.99 | one-time |
| Value Combo | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 70 Dryers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Combo | $3.99 | one-time |
| 140 Dryers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Tripler | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is SOAK free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Star Thief or SOAK?

Star Thief is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while SOAK averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Star Thief or SOAK have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor SOAK shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Thief or SOAK?

Star Thief ships an update every 7 months, and SOAK every 3 weeks. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 8, 2026 and SOAK on October 1, 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.*