Comparison

StarBits vs Licky Thief

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

Head to head
About

StarBits

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STARBITS is a pixel-art puzzle adventure where every move counts. Navigate your character through 6 unique worlds! each with its own theme, traps, and brain-bending challenges. Slide across thin ice, dodge lava flows, push boulders into place, and teleport through portals to outsmart every level. 6 HANDCRAFTED WORLDS • Frostiny – Frozen caves where ice shatters beneath your feet • Volcana – Scorching lava fields that punish every wrong step • Eucalyptus – Crumbling rocks and winding dirt paths • Magenta – Lush green plains hiding clever environmental puzzles • Enchantra – A shadowy forest pulsing with dark magic • Crystallis – A glowing paradise of light and crystal corridors RICH PUZZLE MECHANICS • Break thin ice tiles! Tread carefully or fall through • Push rocks to solve puzzles or block your path • Collect keys to unlock doors and progress • Step through portals to teleport across the grid • Gather Starbits and hidden coins for maximum score EARN STARS, UNLOCK WORLDS Every level has a perfect score to chase. Collect enough stars to unlock the next world and keep the adventure going. SIMPLE CONTROLS, DEEP STRATEGY Tap a direction and watch the chain reaction unfold. Easy to pick up, hard to master! With increasingly complex levels that will test even seasoned puzzle fans. RETRO PIXEL AESTHETICS Enjoy a vibrant pixel-art visual style with a chiptune soundtrack and satisfying sound effects that bring every world to life. No ads. No timers. Just pure puzzle fun.

About

Licky Thief

Use your tongue as a grappling hook to navigate challenging levels, solve puzzles, and retrieve stolen heirlooms. This action puzzle platformer offers dynamic gameplay and a unique experience for players of all ages.

Highlights
  • Tongue grappling hook mechanic
  • Tricky puzzle solving
  • Avoid dangerous obstacles
  • 10+ dynamic levels
  • Unlockable badges
  • Groovy soundtrack
Features
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The evil hawk has stolen your family heirlooms… it’s time to steal them back! Use your tongue as a grappling hook to zip around, solve tricky puzzles, and avoid dangerous obstacles. Download now to take back what’s rightfully yours! Play as Gecky, the Licky Thief! Action puzzle platformer with interesting lore 10+ dynamic and fun levels Badges for further challenge Groovy soundtrack Licky Thief is a fun and meaningful experience for kids and adults alike!

Screenshots

StarBits4 screens
Licky Thief4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Licky Thief at 3 against StarBits's 1. Licky Thief also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
StarBits versus Licky Thief: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarBitsLicky Thief
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—19 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB612 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperRodrigo Quednau SandlerMassDiGI

In-app purchases

None

StarBits

No in-app purchases

None

Licky Thief

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StarBits free?
StarBits is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Licky Thief free?
Licky Thief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do StarBits or Licky Thief have ads?
Neither StarBits nor Licky Thief shows ads.

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