The only legitimate way to get stars for free in Among Us is by watching optional ads on the mobile version of the game, there is no other official method that works. Despite what you may read elsewhere, completing tasks, logging in for daily rewards, or participating in events will never add a single Star to your account; those are myths that have been circulating since the currency was introduced.
The only legitimate way to get free stars in among us
Stars are a premium currency in Among Us, which means the developers designed them to be purchased with real money. However, they also included a single free loophole: the Ad Rewards feature, available exclusively on Android and iOS devices. This system lets you watch a short advertisement in exchange for one Star, and it is the only way to earn this currency without opening your wallet. If you are playing on PC, Mac, or a console, you cannot use this method directly, but you can still benefit from it if you also have the game on a phone or tablet.
Step-by-step: how to earn stars with mobile ads
Earning Stars through ads takes less than a minute once you know where to look. Follow these steps exactly, and you will have your first free Star in no time:
- Launch Among Us on your Android or iOS device and wait for the main menu to load completely.
- Look at the lower-right corner of the screen for a Star icon with a "+1" label on it, this is the Ad Rewards button.
- Tap that "+1 Star" icon, and a pop-up will appear asking if you want to watch an advertisement.
- Tap the button on the pop-up to start the ad, which typically lasts between 5 and 30 seconds.
- Wait for the ad to finish without closing the app or pressing any buttons.
- When the ad ends, one Star is automatically added to your account inventory, you do not need to claim it manually.
The entire process is designed to be frictionless, so you can repeat it as many times as the daily cap allows. Just be aware that the button will vanish from your screen once you have reached your limit for the day, so do not panic if it disappears after your second ad.
Critical rules and daily limits you need to know
The most important rule is the daily cap: you can earn a maximum of 2 Stars per day through advertisements. This limit resets every 24 hours, so if you watch two ads today, you will need to wait until tomorrow to see the "+1 Star" button again. The cap has not always been this strict, when Ad Rewards first launched in version 17.1.1, players could earn 3 Stars daily, which was later reduced to 1 Star, and then adjusted again to the current 2-Star limit. The button disappearing after you hit the cap is your signal to stop; there is no way to bypass this restriction, and attempting to do so will not work. Also, note that this feature may not be available in every country, so if you do not see the button at all, your region might not support ad-based rewards.
Why this doesn't work on PC, Mac, or console
The Ad Rewards button only appears when you are logged into Among Us on a mobile device, it is a mobile-exclusive feature that does not exist on PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch. However, this does not mean your free Stars are trapped on your phone. If you link your Among Us account across platforms, any Stars you earn through ads on mobile will transfer to your other devices. So, you can watch ads on your phone during a commute, then log into your PC later and spend those Stars on cosmetics without any issue. The key is that the ad-watching action itself must happen on a mobile device; your other platforms will simply reflect the balance you have already earned.
Account requirements: guests and child accounts
You cannot use the Ad Rewards feature if you are playing as a guest. The game requires you to be fully logged into an Among Us account, whether that is through an email, a linked social account, or a platform account, before the "+1 Star" button will even appear. If you are playing without logging in, you will not see the ad option at all. Additionally, child accounts have an extra hurdle: they must have full parental permissions granted by a verified parent or guardian. If a child account lacks these permissions, the ad feature is disabled entirely, and no amount of tapping will change that. Make sure your account is properly set up before you try to earn Stars this way.
Warning: avoid 'free star generator' scams and hacks
You will find countless websites, YouTube videos, and Discord servers promising "free star generators," "secret codes," or "hacks" that give you unlimited Stars instantly. These are all scams. They do not work, and they are designed to steal your personal information, install malware on your device, or hijack your Among Us account. The developers at Innersloth have never released any such tool, and there is no legitimate code that grants free Stars. If someone tells you otherwise, they are lying to you. The only official way to get free Stars is the mobile ad system described above, anything else is either a phishing attempt or a cheat that could get your account banned. Do not risk your account or your device for something that is guaranteed to fail.
What you can actually buy with your free stars
Once you have accumulated a few Stars, you will want to know what they are for. Stars are a premium currency used exclusively to purchase Cosmicubes and bundles, which contain cosmetic items for your crewmate. These cosmetics include hats, skins, pets, visors, and nameplates that let you customize your character's appearance in the game. Cosmicubes are essentially themed loot boxes that unlock a set of items as you earn experience, while bundles offer a direct purchase of specific cosmetics. Since Stars cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, every free Star you earn by watching ads is a small step toward building your collection without spending real money. Save them for a Cosmicube or bundle you really like, and you will get the most value out of your patience.
