# StarSavior vs Darlin

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.

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

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.

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Darlin every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarSavior | Darlin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (680 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darlin/id6502744160/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **680** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 439 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio B Side Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309394369) | [Wonders.ai Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578823968) |

## What reviewers say

### StarSavior

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (47)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome  Savior Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Welcome  Featured Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Launch  Arcana Observation Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Daily Infrastructure Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| W.Liberator Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Candle Sqaure Observation Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Featured Observ Pac I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Savior Level-Up Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Monastir Featured Observation Pac I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Level Up Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured Observe Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Eastern Wind Observation Package I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Aether Dust Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plus Journey Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Starlight Essence Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Operation Report Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Gold Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Operation Report Support Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Stellagem Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Willpower Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Starlight Essence Sup. Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation Pack I | $5.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Feature Observe Pack II | $5.99 | one-time |
| May Bride Observation Package II | $5.99 | one-time |
| Monastir Featured Observ Pac II | $5.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅱ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Festival Step up Step 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Half-Anniv Step Up Pac STEP 2 | $7.99 | one-time |
| New Captain  Journey Support Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| Candle Sqaure Observation Pack III | $9.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac Ⅲ | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rabbit  Arcana Growth Boost Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Paradise Festival Step up Step 3 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Peal Trap Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Veiled in Violet Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Veiled Promise Package | $11.99 | one-time |
| Lisette's Super Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lisette First Buy Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| New Captain  Savior Observe. Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| House Stranis Observation pack III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Operation Breakthrough Pass Vol.1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| CounterSide Featured observe pac IV | $19.99 | one-time |
| Scarlet's Super Package | $21.99 | one-time |
| (First Purchase)Stellagem 1800+1800 | $29.99 | one-time |
| (First Purchase)Stellagem 4800+4800 | $79.99 | one-time |


### Darlin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darlin/id6502744160)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 18, 2026 and Darlin on October 14, 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.*