# StarSavior vs Elpis

The clearest difference is ads: StarSavior at none against Elpis's shown. StarSavior also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 18%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarSavior sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Elpis sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for StarSavior against 4.5 for Elpis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 798 and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of StarSavior's written reviews are positive against 18% of Elpis's.

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, Elpis every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarSavior | Elpis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (798 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starsavior/id6443597557/reviews)** | [4.5 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpis-fallen-star/id6749287198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **798** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **50.7% of reviews** | 18.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | — |
| Size | 440 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Studio B Side Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1309394369) | [GENMUGAME CO., LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1761097194) |

## What reviewers say

### StarSavior

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

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Grossing · Role Playing, #59 Top Grossing · Strategy (US App Store)

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 (10)**

| 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 |
| CounterSide Featured Observe Pack I | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Starlight Essence Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Stellagem Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Willpower Supply | $4.99 | one-time |
| Lisette First Buy Special Offer | $14.99 | one-time |
| Operation Breakthrough Pass Vol.1 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Scarlet's Super Package | $21.99 | one-time |


### Elpis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elpis-fallen-star/id6749287198)

Lead an exploration squad in an epic battle against the Demon King in this semi-RTS RPG. Strategize pre-battle and during combat, develop your characters, and forge bonds with your allies on a perilous adventure.

**Highlights:** Exploration Squad Command, Semi-RTS Combat Strategy, Character Progression & Investment, RPG Adventure & Story, Leader Skills & Class Combinations, Sanity Management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ridge Pact | $0.99 | one-time |
| newbee package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| spellweaver package | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Market Pact | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Event Limit BreakSupplyPack-Inelise | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| newbee package2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eventgachapackage1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| eventgachapackage2 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good game
- 👍 Amazing character designs
- 🎶 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Hard to play Grid
- 💰 Reduced rewards compared to other regions
- 💰 Increased difficulty to obtain characters
- 🚫 No Vietnamese language support

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards and currency issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Increase rewards to match other regions
- Improve global player treatment


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarSavior free?

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

### Is Elpis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StarSavior or Elpis?

StarSavior is rated higher. StarSavior averages 4.6 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Elpis averages 4.5 from 513 ratings.

### Do StarSavior or Elpis have ads?

Elpis shows ads; StarSavior does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarSavior or Elpis?

StarSavior ships an update fortnightly, and Elpis every 4 months. Most recently, StarSavior was updated on November 12, 2026 and Elpis on November 8, 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.*