Star Gems

Blast aliens before they get into outer space!

Balloon Island · com.balloonisland.stargems

Not rated yet 500K+ downloads v4.6 61.2 MB Android 6.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v4.6 (1527521832)
Updated: Feb 14, 2026 (8 months ago)
APK size: 61.2 MB
Requires: Android 6.0+ (API 23)
CPU support: ARM 32-bit, ARM 64-bit
Graphics: OpenGL ES 2.0+
Category: Casual (game)
Listed since: Jun 10, 2023 (at least)
Permissions: 9
Website: balloonisland.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Star Gems is a game by Balloon Island in the Casual category, listed since at least June 2023. It includes native code for ARM 32-bit and ARM 64-bit, so it runs on practically every phone.

Since version 4.4, the minimum Android version rose from 5.1 to 6.0. It asks for 9 permissions, none of them sensitive. It asks for the same permissions as version 4.5. The game can read the advertising ID that ad and analytics services use.

What's new in v4.6

This collective update includes bug fixes, performance improvements and support for latest devices.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

Blast aliens before they get into outer space! Star Gems is no like other star popping games. It is a brain teaser that requires fast reaction and strategic thinking. Easy to play: - Tap three or more stars of the same color to score. - UFOs can be destroyed by popping stars from directly below. - Don't let UFOs and stars reaching the top. Laser gun: - Tap on the laser gun for super power in case of emergency. - Laser gun can be charged up by valid moves. Features: - Play your own music while gaming. - Autosave when the game is interrupted.

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v4.4. Since v4.5 it requires Android 6.0+.

v4.6 LATEST Feb 14, 2026 61.2 MB TRUSTED v4.5 Aug 7, 2025 57.6 MB TRUSTED v4.4 Sep 2, 2024 55.9 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Feb 14, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Balloon Island” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Feb 14, 2026
Validated against Google Play Feb 14, 2026
Signed byCN=Tenny Woo, O=Balloon Island, C=HK
Signing certificate (SHA-1)2B:9E:7D:1A:44:CF:05:0A:84:EE:21:2E:0C:71:B4:02:7E:A9:A5:E9
File MD5e891de491d243e2274c9075566c51642
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (9)

Star Gems requests 9 permissions, none of them sensitive.

Access adservices ad id android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID
Access adservices attribution android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION
Access adservices topics android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS
Advertising ID com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
Run foreground services android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Portrait screen android.hardware.screen.portrait

Star Gems APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Star Gems for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 6.0 or later. Version 4.4 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 5.1 and later. It is an old build: apps that rely on online services may no longer connect when they are this old. Get version 4.4 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is the Star Gems APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is e891de491d243e2274c9075566c51642.