# StarSavior vs Fire Emblem Shadows

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarSavior at 53% against Fire Emblem Shadows's 32%. StarSavior also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarSavior sells 47 one-off in-app purchases and Fire Emblem Shadows sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarSavior holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 680 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of StarSavior's written reviews are positive against 32% of Fire Emblem Shadows's.

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarSavior | Fire Emblem Shadows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (680 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 680 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **52.5% of reviews** | 32.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 439 MB | 295 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Studio B Side Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309394369) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## 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 |


### Fire Emblem Shadows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-emblem-shadows/id6746113513)

Engage in real-time strategy battles while simultaneously uncovering a traitor within your party. Strategize your combat, manage resources through player trading, and experience a dual narrative from opposing viewpoints.

**Highlights:** Real-time strategy battles, Social deduction mechanics, Player-to-player trading, Dual narrative perspectives, Weapon and magic skill selection

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gems | $0.79 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $3.79 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $6.69 | one-time |
| 210 Gems | $7.59 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.49 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $11.90 | one-time |
| 500 Gems | $17.49 | one-time |
| 1,100 Gems | $33.99 | one-time |
| Gem Pack | $36.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $51.99 | one-time |
| 2,600 Gems | $77.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good character designs
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 💡 Unique take on Fire Emblem franchise
- 👍 Respects Fire Emblem archetypes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 🔒 Pay-to-win elements
- 👎 Lackluster gameplay and story
- 👎 Doesn't feel like a true Fire Emblem game

**Reported bugs**

- Matchmaking issues
- Network problems
- Crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Longer and more engaging matches
- Improved social deduction mechanics
- Higher-quality graphics and visuals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarSavior free?

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

### Is Fire Emblem Shadows free?

Fire Emblem Shadows is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarSavior or Fire Emblem Shadows?

StarSavior is rated higher. StarSavior averages 4.5 out of 5 from 680 ratings, while Fire Emblem Shadows averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do StarSavior or Fire Emblem Shadows have ads?

Neither StarSavior nor Fire Emblem Shadows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarSavior or Fire Emblem Shadows?

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, and Fire Emblem Shadows monthly. Most recently, StarSavior was updated on October 15, 2026 and Fire Emblem Shadows on October 17, 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.*