# OneUpPuzzle vs Star Battle Puzzles

The clearest difference is price: Star Battle Puzzles at Free against OneUpPuzzle's $4.99. Star Battle Puzzles also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). OneUpPuzzle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#193 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Star Battle Puzzles is free to download; OneUpPuzzle costs $4.99 up front. Star Battle Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. OneUpPuzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Battle Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Battle Puzzles has 131 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 74% and 75% positive.

OneUpPuzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, Star Battle Puzzles weekly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OneUpPuzzle | Star Battle Puzzles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneuppuzzle/id6504248356/reviews) | **[4.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-battle-puzzles/id6739070759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **131** |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#193** | — |
| Size | 18 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KoolUncle](https://appshunter.io/developer/898911288) | [Egghead Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/809161928) |

## What reviewers say

### OneUpPuzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneuppuzzle/id6504248356)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a number puzzle experience featuring a vast collection of meticulously crafted puzzles. Enjoy a variety of difficulty levels and grid sizes, with unique solutions for each challenge. Play anytime, anywhere, even offline.

**Highlights:** 210 unique puzzles, Single solution per puzzle, Multiple difficulty levels, Various grid sizes (5x5 to 10x10), Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Star Battle Puzzles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-battle-puzzles/id6739070759)

This logic puzzle game challenges you to place stars on a grid according to strict no-touch rules. It offers a pure deduction experience with various grid sizes and star counts, designed for thoughtful puzzle enthusiasts. Enjoy a distraction-free interface with intelligent hints to deepen your logical insight.

**Highlights:** Star placement logic puzzles, No-touch star rules, Multiple grid sizes (8x8 to 14x14), Pure deduction, no guessing, Distraction-free interface, Intelligent hints

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Play | $5.99 | per month |
| 150 Puzzles | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OneUpPuzzle free?

OneUpPuzzle costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Battle Puzzles free?

Star Battle Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OneUpPuzzle or Star Battle Puzzles?

Star Battle Puzzles is rated higher. OneUpPuzzle averages 3.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Star Battle Puzzles averages 4.8 from 131 ratings.

### Do OneUpPuzzle or Star Battle Puzzles have ads?

Neither OneUpPuzzle nor Star Battle Puzzles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OneUpPuzzle or Star Battle Puzzles?

OneUpPuzzle ships an update every 3 weeks, and Star Battle Puzzles weekly. Most recently, OneUpPuzzle was updated on November 4, 2026 and Star Battle Puzzles on November 4, 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.*