Comparison

Star Battle Puzzles vs Puzzlr Pro

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

Head to head
About

Star Battle Puzzles

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
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Master the elegant logic of Star Battles. A classic star-placement puzzle sometimes referred to as “Two Not Touch,” Star Battle challenges you to place stars under strict no-touch rules using pure deduction. Star Battle Puzzles is a sophisticated, hand-crafted experience designed for the discerning puzzle enthusiast. No ads, no gimmicks—just pure, uncompromising logic. Love the cat, dog and bunny "doku" puzzles or LinkedIn's Queens? You already know how to play: Star Battle is the original. Our 1-star grids use the same rules, with no ads, ever. When you're ready, step up to 2- and 3-star grids up to 14×14. While others offer only simple grids, we provide a complete range of challenges from approachable to expert. From relaxed introductions to deep, demanding logic, every puzzle is designed to reward careful reasoning. We are the only app to feature the massive 14×14, 3-star grid for the ultimate logic test. Five Distinct Challenges: - 8×8 (1-star) - 10×10 (1- and 2-star) - 12×12 (2-star) - 14×14 (3-star — our signature challenge) Pure Logic, No Guessing: Every puzzle has a single unique solution that can be reached entirely through deduction—never by trial and error. Zen-Focused Design: A minimalist, distraction-free interface keeps your attention on the grid and the logic, nothing else. We believe in a magazine-quality puzzle experience: - No Advertising — no banners, pop-ups, or interruptions - No Locked Levels — all grid sizes and star counts are available immediately - No Gated Features — every tool and mode is accessible from the start Learn as You Play: Intelligent hints explain why a move works, helping you develop deeper logical insight rather than simply revealing answers. Based on the classic Eight Queens variant, the rules are simple: - Place the required number of stars in every row, column, and outlined region - Ensure no two stars touch, not even diagonally - Use logic to eliminate cells and place stars with certainty All puzzles are rigorously tested to ensure they are solvable without guessing. Includes 50 free plays. Purchase additional plays or subscribe for unlimited access. Subscription payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal at the same price as the initial month within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase or using the “Manage Subscriptions” link. There is no free trial. Support: https://eggheadgames.com/support/ or email support@eggheadgames.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Star Battle Puzzles’ privacy policy: https://eggheadgames.com/legal The puzzles are licensed from the popular Puzzle Baron websites.

About

Puzzlr Pro

Features
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Daily brain puzzles with a streak. Sliding tiles, words, sudoku — one fresh challenge every day, three stages, one streak. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Star Battle Puzzles4 screens
Puzzlr Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Star Battle Puzzles and Puzzlr Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Star Battle Puzzles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Puzzlr Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Battle Puzzles ships an update weekly, Puzzlr Pro every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Star Battle Puzzles versus Puzzlr Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar Battle PuzzlesPuzzlr Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (126 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings126 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEgghead Games LLCMohamed Khairy

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Star Battle Puzzles

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Play$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • 150 Puzzles$3.99
3 purchases

Puzzlr Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Puzzlr Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Puzzlr Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Puzzlr Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Star Battle Puzzles free?
Star Battle Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Puzzlr Pro free?
Puzzlr Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star Battle Puzzles or Puzzlr Pro have ads?
Neither Star Battle Puzzles nor Puzzlr Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Battle Puzzles or Puzzlr Pro?
Star Battle Puzzles ships an update weekly, and Puzzlr Pro every 5 days. Most recently, Star Battle Puzzles was updated on October 28, 2026 and Puzzlr Pro on October 17, 2026.

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