# IGNISTONE vs Star Survivor

The clearest difference is update cadence: IGNISTONE at every 2 days against Star Survivor's fortnightly. IGNISTONE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Star Survivor's advantage is ratings volume (189 vs 1) and chart position (#185 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

IGNISTONE costs $3.99 and Star Survivor $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

IGNISTONE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Survivor has 189 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of IGNISTONE's written reviews are positive against 73% of Star Survivor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

IGNISTONE ships an update every 2 days, Star Survivor fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGNISTONE | Star Survivor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665/reviews)** | [4.6 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-survivorpremium/id6464449923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **189** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **73.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 730 MB | 535 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) | [QI YU SG. PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611119800) |

## What reviewers say

### IGNISTONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignistone/id6464362665)

A roguelike action game centered on parrying, featuring intense 1v1 combat, strategic dungeon crawling, and diverse equipment customization. Explore a vibrant village, craft unique armor, and uncover mysteries.

**Highlights:** Parry-focused combat, Strategic roguelike gameplay, Dungeon exploration with route choices, Armor and weapon customization, Minigames, 1v1 combat system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Star Survivor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-survivorpremium/id6464449923)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Engage in a sci-fi roguelike bullet-heaven experience where you pilot a lone ship against overwhelming alien swarms. Upgrade your vessel with a crafted deck of equipment and power-ups to survive endless waves and conquer challenging sectors. Test your reflexes in this intense offline action shoot'em up.

**Highlights:** Survive endless alien swarms, Upgrade ship with equipment and power-ups, Create unique builds each run, Select from multiple ships, Build and customize upgrade decks, Campaign adventure mode with sector conquest

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Gorgeous graphics and visual design
- ⚙️ Deep deck-building and upgrade systems
- 🎯 Excellent controls and intuitive gameplay
- 🔄 High replayability with roguelike elements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during gameplay
- 🎮 Broken controller support (menus work, gameplay doesn't)
- 👁️ Poor visual contrast and visibility issues
- 🎯 Difficult to see enemies and obstacles
- 📊 Unclear weapon and upgrade explanations

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes around 23 minutes in fast mode or 1 hour in regular mode
- Controller support broken in gameplay (only works in menus)
- iPad Pro screen shifts 1/2 inch lower, cutting off bottom
- Magic Keyboard triggers text entry in shop menus
- Upgrades don't apply unless app is restarted

**Requested features**

- Full controller support with analog stick movement
- Additional ships beyond the first one
- Colorblind mode for better visibility
- Longer campaign or campaign length options
- Endless mode with proper deck building


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGNISTONE free?

IGNISTONE costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Survivor free?

Star Survivor costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IGNISTONE or Star Survivor?

IGNISTONE is rated higher. IGNISTONE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Star Survivor averages 4.6 from 189 ratings.

### Do IGNISTONE or Star Survivor have ads?

Neither IGNISTONE nor Star Survivor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IGNISTONE or Star Survivor?

IGNISTONE ships an update every 2 days, and Star Survivor fortnightly. Most recently, IGNISTONE was updated on November 3, 2026 and Star Survivor on November 7, 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.*