# First Run vs Starlane

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: First Run at none against Starlane's 8. First Run also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starlane sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. First Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | First Run | Starlane |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-run/id6471411804/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **95** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 398 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOFT CONSTRUCT CJSC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574137914) | [Valodya Galstyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182806053) |

## What reviewers say

### First Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-run/id6471411804)

Embark on an interstellar journey with an astronaut collecting coins across diverse landscapes. Navigate challenges and transform collected coins into strategic assets for new opportunities.

**Highlights:** Interstellar odyssey, Coin collection, Traverse countries and cities, Navigate unique challenges, Transform coins into assets, Explore diverse landscapes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and engaging game
- 👍 Easy to play and earn
- 💡 Innovative concept
- 🤟 Fun and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with points/coins not being properly credited
- 🔧 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 💰 High token swap rates

**Reported bugs**

- Points/coins not being added to user's balance
- App crashing or freezing during gameplay
- Login issues or accounts being blocked

**Requested features**

- Improve point/coin tracking and crediting
- Optimize app performance to reduce crashes
- Adjust token swap rates to be more reasonable


### Starlane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starlane/id6811442913)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Pouch of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Founder's Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Singularity Hoard | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is First Run free?

First Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Starlane free?

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

### Do First Run or Starlane have ads?

Starlane shows ads; First Run does not.

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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.*
