Comparison

StarGrid Game vs AlphaTubes

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

Head to head
About

StarGrid Game

Features
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Embark on a space adventure and save your lost spaceship! StarGrid is an exciting match-3 puzzle set in a galaxy filled with unique planets, strategic challenges, and cosmic powers. HOW TO PLAY Match 3 or more identical pieces to collect resources, complete objectives, and advance through levels. The more pieces you match, the more powerful your special effects become! HIGHLIGHTS ◆ 5 UNIQUE PLANETS Explore Cryos (ice), Vulkara (lava), Nebulus (fog), Mechara (gears) and Cosmara (crystals). Each planet introduces exclusive mechanics that transform gameplay. ◆ 150+ CHALLENGING LEVELS Progressive difficulty, varied objectives, and a 3-star rating system. There's always a new challenge waiting! ◆ REBUILD YOUR SPACESHIP Collect resources from levels to repair and upgrade 5 ship sections: Bridge, Engines, Laboratory, Dormitory, and Shield. Each upgrade unlocks special abilities. ◆ COSMIC POWERS Match 4+ pieces to create Rockets, Bombs, and Black Holes. Combine two powers for MEGA devastating effects! ◆ STRATEGIC BOOSTERS Use the Hammer to remove any piece, the Color Bomb to eliminate all pieces of one color, the Rocket to clear a row and column, or Shuffle the board for new options. ◆ PROGRESSION SYSTEM Earn crystals, rare metals, and energy. Unlock new planets by collecting stars. Every achievement matters! TRANSPARENT MONETIZATION StarGrid is free to play. You can watch optional ads for extra moves or rewards. In-app purchases include crystal packs and lives, but no level requires payment to complete. Play at your own pace, no barriers. Ready to explore the galaxy? Download now and start your journey!

About

AlphaTubes

Engage in a quick and satisfying word puzzle game where you sort letters into tubes to uncover hidden category words. Aim to solve all three words with the fewest moves possible, with options for daily challenges and varying difficulty levels.

Highlights
  • Letter sorting word puzzles
  • Hidden category words
  • Daily challenges
  • Easy and Hard modes
  • Optional hints
  • Best-score tracking
  • iCloud progress sync
Features
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AlphaTubes is a quick and satisfying word puzzle where you sort letters into the correct tubes to reveal three hidden category words. Each puzzle starts with the letters mixed across four tubes. Move the top letter from tube to tube, line them up in the right order, and solve all three words in as few moves as possible. Features: - Short, polished word puzzles built around fun categories - Daily challenges for a fresh puzzle every day - Easy and Hard difficulty modes - Optional hints when you need a nudge - Best-score tracking so you can replay puzzles and improve - iCloud-backed progress and Apple-native purchase support AlphaTubes is easy to pick up, fast to play, and made for those “just one more puzzle” moments.

Screenshots

StarGrid Game4 screens
AlphaTubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AlphaTubes at none against StarGrid Game's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
StarGrid Game versus AlphaTubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarGrid GameAlphaTubes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—21 — better
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppmaxPaul Kragthorpe

In-app purchases

None

StarGrid Game

No in-app purchases

None

AlphaTubes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarGrid Game free?
StarGrid Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AlphaTubes free?
AlphaTubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarGrid Game or AlphaTubes have ads?
StarGrid Game shows ads; AlphaTubes does not.

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