# DATA WING vs Star Jolt

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DATA WING | Star Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-wing/id1206723870/reviews)** | [4.8 (827 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 827 |
| Positive reviews | **97.0% of reviews** | 88.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dan Vogt](https://appshunter.io/developer/533223020) | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) |

## What reviewers say

### DATA WING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/data-wing/id1206723870)

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.

**Highlights:** Story-driven racing adventure, Intuitive two-touch controls, Wall-thrusting racing mechanics, Over 40 levels, Competitive crown system and leaderboards, Original soundtrack

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and aesthetics
- 🎵 Excellent soundtrack
- 👍 Intuitive controls
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery-intensive
- 🔍 Short length/content
- 🐛 Occasional control issues

**Reported bugs**

- Certain levels have tight time requirements
- Difficulty spikes in some areas

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Multiplayer/online racing mode
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to replay/revisit story elements


### Star Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957)

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.

**Highlights:** Global leaderboards, Unlockable ships, Ghost ship races, One-hand gameplay, Record and share runs, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads + unique ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all ships | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Retro arcade style
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboards
- 🎼 Great audio and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 📺 Frequent and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🔋 Potential battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing during runs
- Crashes on certain device models
- Purchase restoration issues

**Requested features**

- Sensitivity adjustment options
- More ship/character customization
- Expanded story or progression system
- Ability to name/customize player profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DATA WING free?

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

### Is Star Jolt free?

Star Jolt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DATA WING or Star Jolt?

DATA WING is rated higher. DATA WING averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Star Jolt averages 4.8 from 827 ratings.

### Do DATA WING or Star Jolt have ads?

Star Jolt shows ads; DATA WING does not.

### Which is updated more often, DATA WING or Star Jolt?

DATA WING ships an update every 3 months, and Star Jolt every 3 weeks. Most recently, DATA WING was updated on September 27, 2026 and Star Jolt on September 26, 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.*