# Live Tile Star vs Basic

The clearest difference is price: Live Tile Star at Free against Basic's $0.99. Live Tile Star also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Live Tile Star is free to download; Basic costs $0.99 up front. Live Tile Star sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Live Tile Star ships an update monthly, Basic every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Live Tile Star | Basic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tile-star/id6747411732/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 370 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JEFFERY D'ANDRE ANTJUAN NEWSOME](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796241044) | [ERCUMENT BERKE ARASTAMAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854857028) |

## What reviewers say

### Live Tile Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/live-tile-star/id6747411732)

Engage in a captivating tile-matching puzzle game where you clear glass tiles to earn affection hearts. As your affection level grows, unlock new outfits and fashion styles for the game's streamers. Enjoy a visually pleasing experience with strategic gameplay and helpful power-ups.

**Highlights:** Classic tile matching mechanics, Unlockable streamer outfits, Tile upgrade system, Powerful item assist system, Dynamic backgrounds, Stylish and elegant design

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| event_bundle1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| christmas_spin_bundle1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| gems*1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| levelreward_bundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| dailybundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| event_bundle4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle big | $4.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| summercup_bundle_1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle novice | $9.99 | one-time |
| piggybank | $9.99 | one-time |
| limit bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| linkbundle3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| weeklyoffer | $9.99 | one-time |
| bundle super | $14.99 | one-time |
| dailybundle4 | $24.99 | one-time |
| bundle huge | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🔥 Fun and different game
- 💕 Beautiful women

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Lacks full nudity
- 🤔 Complicated rules
- ⏱️ Hints disappear too fast
- 💰 Forced to pay money too early
- 🤑 Difficult to earn coins/upgrade

**Reported bugs**

- Ads don't load
- Unable to collect coins

**Requested features**

- More revealing digital dolls
- Easier way to earn coins and upgrade


### Basic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/basic-mine-sweeper/id6760208869)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Live Tile Star free?

Live Tile Star is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Basic free?

Basic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Live Tile Star or Basic have ads?

Live Tile Star shows ads; Basic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Live Tile Star or Basic?

Live Tile Star ships an update monthly, and Basic every 5 days. Most recently, Live Tile Star was updated on October 11, 2026 and Basic on September 22, 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.*