# Star Thief vs Jurbly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Thief at none against Jurbly's 10. Star Thief also leads on update cadence (every 9 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 4). Jurbly's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jurbly sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 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 Jurbly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Star Thief's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jurbly's.

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Jurbly every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Thief | Jurbly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-thief/id629733958/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurbly/id991684088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 94.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Paul Ewers](https://appshunter.io/developer/301281533) | [Special Treat, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/739067466) |

## 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


### Jurbly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jurbly/id991684088)

A color matching game where players collect virtual currency and can win prizes. Enjoy free gifts and a unique soundtrack. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Color matching gameplay, Collect Jurpees, Win prizes, Free gifts, Original music soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Shot | Free | one-time |
| RGB | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anti-gravity | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bomb Luck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Level Luck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Long Shot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Happy Bombs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Life Plus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mushrooms | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Targets | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Thief free?

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

### Is Jurbly free?

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

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

Jurbly is rated higher. Star Thief averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Jurbly averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Star Thief or Jurbly have ads?

Neither Star Thief nor Jurbly shows ads.

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

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and Jurbly every 21 months. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on November 1, 2026 and Jurbly on November 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.*