Comparison

128 Things vs Starlight Secrets

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

Head to head
About

128 Things

Discover hidden objects in minimalist line drawings to unlock vibrant artwork. This relaxing game features tranquil music and a unique art style for a peaceful escape.

Highlights
  • Minimalist line drawings
  • Hidden object gameplay
  • Unlock colorful artwork
  • Tranquil music
  • Unique art style
  • Relaxing escape
Features
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Explore elegant line drawings and discover hidden objects to reveal a world of color. Each level rewards players with a beautiful artwork from the unique palette of artist Samuel Gull. Perfect for relaxation, this game combines chilled music and a distinctive art style to offer a tranquil escape from the everyday.

About

Starlight Secrets

Embark on a relaxing hidden object adventure through beautifully illustrated worlds. Explore richly painted scenes, tap interactive objects, and uncover deeper mysteries. New worlds are added regularly to keep the discovery going.

Highlights
  • Hand-crafted illustrated scenes
  • Interactive objects
  • Relaxing gameplay
  • Hint system
  • Multiple unique worlds
  • Regular new content
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Discover secrets hidden in stunning illustrated worlds. Starlight Secrets is a relaxing hidden object adventure where every scene rewards careful eyes and curious fingers. Each location is a richly painted puzzle. Items blend seamlessly into lush, detailed environments - nothing is as simple as it looks. Some objects conceal deeper mysteries. Pay attention. Explore carefully. The secrets are waiting. CHAPTERS Journey through eight unique worlds, each brought to life with hand-crafted illustration: The Magical Bedroom - where childhood wonder hides in every corner The Pastel Bakery - a sweet scene full of delicious surprises The Coastal Lighthouse - weathered walls and seaside secrets The Tropical Tiki Hut - sun-drenched and full of hidden charm The Mushroom Cabin - a cozy retreat nestled deep in enchanted forest The Dragon's Hollow - ancient and mysterious, with shadows that shift The Engineer's Workshop - a busy space where nothing stays still The Midnight Train - rolling through the night, carrying hidden cargo ... new worlds arriving all the time! FEATURES - Unique hand-crafted illustrated scenes - Interactive objects - tap and explore to uncover what's beneath - Relaxing gameplay with a challenge - Hint system to help when you're stuck - Every scene is a world worth getting lost in Can you find them all? By downloading this app, you agree to Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://starlightsecrets.com/#legal

Screenshots

128 Things4 screens
Starlight Secrets3 screens

Verdict

The call

128 Things and Starlight Secrets are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. 128 Things sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Starlight Secrets sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 128 Things against 5.0 for Starlight Secrets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
128 Things versus Starlight Secrets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter128 ThingsStarlight Secrets
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size268 MB109 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWeAreMobileFirstJeremy Cortez

Customer experience

128 Things

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Starlight Secrets

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

128 Things

One-time1
  • The art collector$0.99
4 purchases

Starlight Secrets

Subscriptions1
  • Starlight Premium$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • 5 Hints$4.99
  • 10 Hints$6.99
  • 15 Hints$9.99

Questions

Is 128 Things free?
128 Things is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starlight Secrets free?
Starlight Secrets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 128 Things or Starlight Secrets?
128 Things and Starlight Secrets are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do 128 Things or Starlight Secrets have ads?
Neither 128 Things nor Starlight Secrets shows ads.

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