DodecArrow vs StarrySky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DodecArrow
Unblock arrows by rotating a 3D dodecahedron. Solve spatial puzzles by strategically moving arrows to free the pink ones. Utilize special arrows and hints when you get stuck.
- 3D dodecahedron puzzles
- Arrow-blocking mechanics
- Spatial reasoning challenges
- Special arrow perks
- Hint system
- Satisfying sound effects
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Free the pink arrows. Outsmart the blockers. Break the chain. Spin a 3D dodecahedron packed with twisting arrows and figure out the right order to set them free. Every arrow can block another, turning each level into a compact spatial puzzle where one smart move can open up the whole board. When you get stuck, use a hint—or bend the rules with powerful perks. Send a Ghost Arrow straight through blockers, or launch an Explosive Arrow to blast its way through the puzzle. With increasingly complex arrow arrangements, multiple pink-arrow objectives, limited lives, hints, haptics, and satisfying sound effects, every level is a quick challenge built around one simple question: Which arrow should you free next?
StarrySky
Pilot a customizable spaceship through a corrupted galaxy, engaging in fast-paced aerial combat. Explore planets, battle alien forces, and upgrade your vessel with unique weapons and companions. Experience a classic shoot 'em up with modern graphics and engaging gameplay.
- Explore corrupted planets
- Engage in passionate combat
- Customize airships with unique skills
- Choose from distinctive weapons
- Team up with companions
- Stunning graphics and music
- Multiple game modes (Campaign, Endless)
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Soar through the cosmos, engage in thrilling battles, and uncover hidden treasures! Embark on an adventure exploring planets tainted by alien corruption. Speed up, spread your wings, and dive into passionate combat. This game builds upon the classic shoot 'em up framework, incorporating the best features of traditional games while introducing a brand-new gameplay system. With stunning graphics and an engaging storyline, you'll be hooked from the start. Each time you board a new ship, you'll have a variety of airships to choose from, each with its own unique skills, ensuring a fresh experience: new characters and distinctive weapons! Throughout this grand adventure, two companions will join you as your comrades. Explore and conquer new territories awaiting your challenge in the vast galaxy. Fail or be defeated – the choice is yours! Sky Soarer Features: Stunning graphics and incredible music Smooth gameplay on all devices Multiple game modes: Campaign, Endless Intense boss battles every three levels How to play: Touch the screen to control your spaceship Upgrade your ship and power core
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DodecArrow at none against StarrySky's 6. DodecArrow also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). StarrySky's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 19) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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. StarrySky sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. DodecArrow asks for nothing beyond the download.
DodecArrow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarrySky has 221 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.
DodecArrow ships an update monthly, StarrySky every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DodecArrow | StarrySky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (19 ratings) — better | 4.4 (221 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 99.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 | 221 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 13 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 135 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bad Assassin Games | BOTANIKO GROUP LLC |
Customer experience
DodecArrow
StarrySky
Bugs and requests
DodecArrow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
StarrySky
Reported bugs
1 issue- Bugs in the game
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
In-app purchases
DodecArrow
No in-app purchases
StarrySky
- A few gemstones$1.99
- A pile of gemstones$4.99
- A box of gemstones$9.99
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- A large box of gemstones$29.99
- A treasury gemstone$49.99
- Feitian Treasure Chest Gem$99.99









