Comparison

Aniimo vs Star Eater

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

Head to head
About

Aniimo

Explore a vast open world, capture and collect unique creatures, and twine with them to gain new abilities. Engage in thrilling battles, customize your personal space, and embark on an epic journey of discovery and adventure.

Highlights
  • Open-world exploration
  • Creature capturing and collecting
  • Twine with creatures for abilities
  • Real-time battles (PvEVP)
  • Personal RV customization
  • Multiplayer interaction
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Aniimo is a free-to-play, next-gen creature-catching open-world RPG. On the vast continent of Idyll, you'll encounter countless unique creatures known as Aniimo. Twine with them and experience the beauty of this world from a completely new perspective and with new abilities. You can also travel to a metropolis floating in the sky, where you'll meet other Pathfinders, share stories, and engage in thrilling competitive battles. Choose your Aniimo and embark on an epic journey - one full of exploration, discovery, and adventure! Seize every chance to capture and collect Aniimo to your heart's desire! When embarking on an adventure on Idyll, anyone you meet can become a companion! Catch Aniimo using Aniipods, set traps and time your catch perfectly - enjoy the thrill and uncertainty of every moment! Unique Aniimo will appear according to the environment, weather, phenomena and time of day. Most Aniimo can evolve, making collecting and discovering Aniimo even more exciting. Twine with Aniimo to feel the world like they do On your journey of adventure you can Twine with Aniimo and essentially become any Aniimo that you collect. Use the Aniimo’s skills to solve puzzles, win battles and overcome challenges! Twine with Aniimo, to see the world from a brand new perspective. Jump into the adventure and enjoy exploring an expansive open world The continent of Idyll is expansive and alive with beauty and the perfect setting to capture, to Twine, to find answers and for the Aniimo to reach their full potential. Challenge, race, discover... immersive exploration ensures every step of the journey is engaging. Whether you're gliding, diving, burrowing... you can step foot anywhere. Join exciting real-time challenges with Aniimo In the vast world of Aniimo, every real-time challenge is full of unknowns and surprises. The PVEVP mode "Egg Heist" allows you to join a 3-player team anytime to engage in real-time searches and battles in the Lost Isles. Whether you're solo, multiplayer, adventuring, battling, or simply looking to quickly become stronger, here, every challenge is real and instantaneous! Enjoying camping and roadtrips with your friends Each Pathfinder now owns a personal RV on the vast continent of Idyll, parked at a campsite in this open world, where they can meet and interact with other players. When you return to Homeland with your RV, you can plant crops, build decorations, and freely arrange your space with Aniimo to transform the entire Homeland into a warm, fun, and interactive immersive paradise.

About

Star Eater

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Star Eater is a cosmic action game about growing a tiny creature into a powerful Eater. Explore space, collect Stardust, dodge hazards, and use each Eater’s unique skills. Discover 30 Eaters, evolve through four forms, develop your talents, and take on daily challenges. Play Endless, Hardcore, Expedition, Cosmic Arena, Duo, and Battle Royale. Fight rivals, survive dangerous worlds, and unlock new looks as you progress. The game can be played offline. Online matches and cloud saves require an internet connection. Rewarded ads are optional and only grant rewards after you choose to watch. Pro Eater is an optional auto-renewing monthly subscription: US $2.99/month (local prices may vary). Includes unlimited Energy, one free DNA Research and DNA Synthesis each day, no ads, double daily and rank rewards, and an exclusive frame and title while subscribed. Manage or cancel in your App Store subscription settings. Privacy: https://star-eater-24360.web.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Aniimo4 screens
Star Eater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Aniimo at #20 against Star Eater's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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. Aniimo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Star Eater sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Aniimo versus Star Eater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAniimoStar Eater
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.5K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#20 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB463 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPAWPRINT INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PTE. LTDSikorn Teerakidpisan

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aniimo

One-time10
  • Aniimo: 60 Lumin Crystals$0.99
  • Aniimo: 300 Lumin Crystals$4.99
  • Aniimo: Monthly Pass$4.99
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  • Aniimo: Advanced Comp. Handbook$9.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$10.00
  • Aniimo: 980 Lumin Crystals$14.99
  • Aniimo: Collector’s Comp. Handbook$19.99
  • Aniimo: 1,980 Lumin Crystals$29.99
  • Aniimo: 3,280 Lumin Crystals$49.99
  • Aniimo: 6,480 Lumin Crystals$99.99
5 purchases

Star Eater

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Eater$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • 50 Gems$0.99
  • 300 Gems$4.99
  • Cosmic Sultan$9.99
Show 1 more
  • 1,000 Gems$14.99

Questions

Is Aniimo free?
Aniimo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star Eater free?
Star Eater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aniimo or Star Eater have ads?
Neither Aniimo nor Star Eater shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aniimo or Star Eater?
Aniimo ships an update weekly, and Star Eater weekly. Most recently, Aniimo was updated on November 8, 2026 and Star Eater on November 6, 2026.

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