# Starborn Anarkist vs Flat Pack

The clearest difference is ads: Starborn Anarkist at none against Flat Pack's shown. Starborn Anarkist also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 85%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). Flat Pack's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Starborn Anarkist sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Flat Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Starborn Anarkist against 4.7 for Flat Pack. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Pack has 4.4K ratings behind it against 479, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Starborn Anarkist's written reviews are positive against 85% of Flat Pack's.

Starborn Anarkist ships an update every 6 months, Flat Pack weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Starborn Anarkist | Flat Pack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (479 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborn-anarkist/id687779885/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 479 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 89 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZeMind Game Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/437992894) | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) |

## What reviewers say

### Starborn Anarkist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starborn-anarkist/id687779885)

Pilot a space-garbage-truck that transforms into a starship by salvaging debris. Unleash powerful weapons and gadgets against endless enemy waves and modular bosses in this addictive arcade-style twin-stick shooter.

**Highlights:** Salvage debris to build starships, Transform garbage truck into starship, Unleash powerful weapons and gadgets, Battle endless enemy waves, Fight huge, modular bosses, Addictive arcade-style gameplay

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 250,000 credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Bonuses | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kids Mode | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2,000,000 credits | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique ship building and customization
- 🎨 Great visuals and music
- ⏱️ Engaging short-burst sessions
- 🔥 Challenging but rewarding progression

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Controls can feel imprecise at times
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔒 Lack of cloud save/sync support

**Reported bugs**

- Weapon upgrades resetting on switch
- Screen stretching issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- Larger ship building area
- More enemy and boss variety
- Multiplayer or co-op modes
- Expanded progression and unlocks
- Controller support


### Flat Pack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flat-pack/id1206776375)

Experience a unique platformer that blends 2D and 3D gameplay. Navigate over 30 levels filled with challenging traps, enemies, and epic boss fights. Explore a real-world environment with the innovative AR Mode.

**Highlights:** 2D and 3D hybrid gameplay, Over 30 unique levels, AR Mode for real-world environments, Cool traps and enemies, Epic boss fights, One-handed controls, Secret stars and ending

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads - premium | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Starborn Anarkist free?

Starborn Anarkist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flat Pack free?

Flat Pack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Starborn Anarkist or Flat Pack?

Flat Pack is rated higher. Starborn Anarkist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 479 ratings, while Flat Pack averages 4.7 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do Starborn Anarkist or Flat Pack have ads?

Flat Pack shows ads; Starborn Anarkist does not.

### Which is updated more often, Starborn Anarkist or Flat Pack?

Starborn Anarkist ships an update every 6 months, and Flat Pack weekly. Most recently, Starborn Anarkist was updated on October 20, 2026 and Flat Pack on October 21, 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.*