DATA WING vs Star Jolt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DATA WING
Experience a story-driven racing adventure through a neon-lit computer system. Deliver data, master intuitive controls, and uncover a conspiracy as the system faces an attack. Enjoy a compelling narrative, challenging levels, and a competitive leaderboard.
- Story-driven racing adventure
- Intuitive two-touch controls
- Wall-thrusting racing mechanics
- Over 40 levels
- Competitive crown system and leaderboards
- Original soundtrack
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Blast through a stylish, neon landscape in this story-driven, racing adventure. DATA WINGs deliver critical data throughout the computer system, following Mother's orders without question. But when the system comes under attack, and Mother becomes irrational, something must be done! • Intuitive two-touch controls with an arcade feel • Sleek racing with a focus on thrusting off walls • A +2 hour story with over 40 levels • A competitive crown system. Own courses and the leaderboards! • An amazing soundtrack from world-class producers. Featuring: luxury elite, 18 Carat Affair, ESPRIT 空想, t e l e p a t h テレパシー能力者, Eyeliner and NxxxxxS "A ridiculously stylish 2D racer" - TouchArcade DATA WING is the solo passion-project of Dan Vogt; a 15-year veteran of the games industry.
Star Jolt
Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade space game focused on high-score chasing. Master lightning-fast reflexes and precise control to navigate cosmic debris and compete globally. Unlock unique ships and replay endlessly for the ultimate challenge.
- Global leaderboards
- Unlockable ships
- Ghost ship races
- One-hand gameplay
- Record and share runs
- Achievements
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Challenge yourself, your friends, and players worldwide in a fast-paced retro arcade space game built for pure high-score chasing. Star Jolt is a hardcore 80s-inspired arcade space racer where lightning-fast reflexes, precise control, and nerve decide everything. Games are short, brutal, and endlessly replayable — perfect for one-hand, portrait play anytime, anywhere. “New Games We Love” — Apple “Hidden Gems” — Apple “The Best Free iPhone Games 2023” — TechRadar “Best Free iPhone Games” — Macworld Can you navigate the cosmic debris and claim your spot on the global leaderboard? • Global leaderboards — climb the rankings and chase the perfect run • Achievements for long-term mastery • 20 unique ships to unlock — each with its own feel • Race against ghost ships from other players and your own best runs • One-touch, one-hand gameplay in portrait mode • Record and share your highscore attempts “Death comes often, but because games are so short, you’ll instantly want to try again — not least because of Star Jolt’s humor, entertaining hidden features, and eye-popping visuals.” — TechRadar “It laughs in your face as your digits repeatedly fail you, ending games within mere seconds. But the compulsion loop is strong — you’ll want another crack immediately.” — Macworld The Mission: Clean Up the Galaxy Space is full of dangerous junk — not just near Earth, but also near the left shoulder of Orion. There, a civilization of annoying lizard-like aliens is locked in an eternal race against their own creations: stupid, but friendly robots. As the unlikely hero of both sides, only you can keep them from tearing themselves apart — by flying faster, surviving longer, and cleaning up space one crash at a time. Reach for the hottest scores. Crash. Retry. Improve.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DATA WING at none against Star Jolt's 2. DATA WING also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (24K vs 827). Star Jolt's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating and device support 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
Both are free to download. Star Jolt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DATA WING asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for DATA WING against 4.8 for Star Jolt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DATA WING has 24K ratings behind it against 827, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of DATA WING's written reviews are positive against 88% of Star Jolt's.
DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, Star Jolt every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DATA WING | Star Jolt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (24K ratings) — better | 4.8 (827 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 97.0% of reviews — better | 88.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 24K — better | 827 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 103 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dan Vogt | Beardybird AB |
Customer experience
DATA WING
Star Jolt
User reviews
DATA WING
From 24K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🔍 Short length/content
- 🐛 Occasional control issues
Star Jolt
From 827 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Retro arcade style
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboards
- 🎼 Great audio and sound effects
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 📺 Frequent and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🔋 Potential battery drain
Bugs and requests
DATA WING
Reported bugs
2 issues- Certain levels have tight time requirements
- Difficulty spikes in some areas
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content
- Multiplayer/online racing mode
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to replay/revisit story elements
Star Jolt
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing during runs
- Crashes on certain device models
- Purchase restoration issues
Requested features
4 requests- Sensitivity adjustment options
- More ship/character customization
- Expanded story or progression system
- Ability to name/customize player profile
In-app purchases
DATA WING
No in-app purchases
Star Jolt
- Remove all ads + unique ship$2.99
- Unlock all ships$7.99









