Comparison

StarSavior vs Darlin

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

StarSavior

Embark on a cosmic journey as a Captain, leading star-powered girls in a turn-based RPG. Train your team, forge bonds, and uncover a new story to inherit the legacy of a legendary hero. Experience visually stunning battles and an anime-inspired world.

Highlights
  • Lead star-powered girls
  • Turn-based combat
  • Cinematic skill animations
  • Deep character bonds
  • New cosmic story
  • Anime-style illustrations
  • 3D graphics
Features
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Long ago, the legendary Star Savior defeated the Void Star. Now, the Journey—a trial to inherit the great power he left behind—begins once more. Take on the Journey alongside star-powered girls and inherit the legacy of the Star Savior. A training RPG to raise a new shining light to illuminate the cosmos in an age where the stars are fading. StarSavior: Guide your Saviors through the star-kissed Journey. ■ A Journey with girls who wield the power of the stars You become the Captain of the Savior Party, tasked with leading the star-powered girls known as Saviors. Forge bonds with star-powered Saviors and lead them through the Journey—to inherit the legacy of the Star Savior. ■ Turn-based battles with cinematic skill animations Each Savior possesses unique abilities and traits. Combine their distinct skills and attributes with stunning visual effects to build the optimal party, and overcome formidable enemies through turn-based combat guided by your strategy as Captain. ■ The legacy of the Star Savior — and a new story Follow in the footsteps of the Star Savior and uncover a new tale. Experience a story where past and future, fate and bonds, intertwine. ■ Anime-style illustrations and 3D graphics The world of StarSavior comes alive through anime-style illustrations, paired with 3D visuals rendered in a distinct aesthetic. ■ Official Community ▶ Official Hompage: https://starsavior.com/intro ▶ Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StarSavior_EN ▶ Official X: https://x.com/StarSavior_EN ■ Recommended Specifications iOS 15 / RAM 8GB or higher ■ Optional Permissions - Notifications: Required to receive promotional and informational notifications. - Photos/Media/Files: Required to save screenshots.

About

Darlin

This AI companion app learns and evolves with you, adapting to your personality and remembering interactions. Customize its appearance, voice, and personality for lifelike conversations and immersive AR experiences. It requires a separate computer app to access its full features.

Highlights
  • Learns and evolves with user
  • Adapts to personality
  • Remembers interactions
  • Customizable appearance, voice, and personality
  • Lifelike conversations
  • Immersive AR experiences
Features
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darlin™ Mobile requires the Windows darlin™ computer app to access its features. Please make sure the computer app is installed and registered first. If you encounter any issues, you can report them using the in-app feedback feature, or contact us through the methods below: - Official Website: https://www.darlin.ai/ - Support: support@wonders.ai - X (twitter): https://x.com/darlin_ai darlin™ is your personal AI friend that learns, evolves, and connects with you! It adapts to your personality, remembers your interactions, and grows over time. Customize their appearance, voice, and personality to make them truly yours. Enjoy lifelike conversations and immersive AR experiences. Whether you're gaming, chatting, or just hanging out, darlin is always by your side.

Screenshots

StarSavior4 screens
Darlin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarSavior at 53% against Darlin's 0%. StarSavior also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (680 vs 1). Darlin's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 48) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. StarSavior sells 47 one-off in-app purchases. Darlin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarSavior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarSavior has 680 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of StarSavior's written reviews are positive against 0% of Darlin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Darlin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
StarSavior versus Darlin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarSaviorDarlin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (680 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings680 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size439 MB360 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperStudio B Side Co., LtdWonders.ai Ltd

Customer experience

StarSavior

All ratings680 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral11.1%
Negative36.4%

Darlin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

47 purchases

StarSavior

One-time47
  • [Welcome] Savior Observation Pack$0.99
  • [Welcome] Featured Observation Pack$0.99
  • [Launch] Arcana Observation Pack$0.99
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  • Daily Infrastructure Pack$0.99
  • W.Liberator Observation Package I$1.99
  • Candle Sqaure Observation Pack I$1.99
  • May Bride Observation Package I$1.99
  • May Bride Featured Observ Pac I$1.99
  • Special Savior Level-Up Package$1.99
  • Monastir Featured Observation Pac I$1.99
  • Plus Level Up Package$1.99
  • CounterSide Featured Observe Pack I2 variants$1.99
  • Eastern Wind Observation Package I$1.99
  • Daily Aether Dust Pack$1.99
  • Plus Journey Package$2.99
  • Daily Starlight Essence Package$3.99
  • Daily Operation Report Package$3.99
  • Daily Gold Package$3.99
  • Daily Operation Report Support Pack$3.99
  • 30-Day Stellagem Supply$4.99
  • 30-Day Willpower Supply$4.99
  • Daily Starlight Essence Sup. Pack$4.99
  • House Stranis Observation Pack I$5.99
  • CounterSide Feature Observe Pack II$5.99
  • May Bride Observation Package II$5.99
  • Monastir Featured Observ Pac II$5.99
  • CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅱ$5.99
  • Paradise Festival Step up Step 2$7.99
  • Half-Anniv Step Up Pac STEP 2$7.99
  • [New Captain] Journey Support Pack$7.99
  • House Stranis Observation pack II$9.99
  • Candle Sqaure Observation Pack III$9.99
  • CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅲ$9.99
  • [Rabbit] Arcana Growth Boost Pack$9.99
  • Paradise Festival Step up Step 3$11.99
  • Black Peal Trap Package$11.99
  • Veiled in Violet Package$11.99
  • Veiled Promise Package$11.99
  • Lisette's Super Package$14.99
  • Lisette First Buy Special Offer$14.99
  • [New Captain] Savior Observe. Pack$14.99
  • House Stranis Observation pack III$19.99
  • Operation Breakthrough Pass Vol.1$19.99
  • CounterSide Featured observe pac IV$19.99
  • Scarlet's Super Package$21.99
  • (First Purchase)Stellagem 1800+1800$29.99
  • (First Purchase)Stellagem 4800+4800$79.99
None

Darlin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarSavior free?
StarSavior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Darlin free?
Darlin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, StarSavior or Darlin?
StarSavior is rated higher. StarSavior averages 4.5 out of 5 from 680 ratings, while Darlin averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do StarSavior or Darlin have ads?
Neither StarSavior nor Darlin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StarSavior or Darlin?
StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, and Darlin every 3 weeks. Most recently, StarSavior was updated on October 15, 2026 and Darlin on October 14, 2026.

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