# A vs STAR RAYS+

The clearest difference is update cadence: STAR RAYS+ at every 10 days against A's every 4 weeks. A's advantage is iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

A ships an update every 4 weeks, STAR RAYS+ every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A | STAR RAYS+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Size | 51 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BLUE STAR DIAMONDS PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478509200) | [Star Rays](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654980260) |

## What reviewers say

### A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-star-alliance/id909282323)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### STAR RAYS+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-rays-plus/id6444498636)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A free?

A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STAR RAYS+ free?

STAR RAYS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do A or STAR RAYS+ have ads?

Neither A nor STAR RAYS+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A or STAR RAYS+?

A ships an update every 4 weeks, and STAR RAYS+ every 10 days. Most recently, A was updated on October 17, 2026 and STAR RAYS+ on October 20, 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.*