BUDE'S TOWER vs Star Duster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BUDE'S TOWER
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- Different Mode B There is also a difficult mode, Game B, which increases the frequency of dragon appearances. - elements of gameplay As you play through the game, you will unlock new characters that you can use. The rules are a little different for each character. - Recreating a nostalgic atmosphere The instructions that come with the electronic game reproduce the atmosphere of the time. In addition, you can play with deteriorating reflectors and polarizers. I hope you enjoy the nostalgic sense of play!
Star Duster
Experience a retro-inspired arcade challenge that harks back to the 80s. Control your character through unique gameplay mechanics, including physical head movements via push-ups, and enjoy an immersive soundscape. Compete for high scores across two distinct game modes.
- Two distinct game modes
- High score lists
- Head control via push-ups (iOS)
- Retro 80s aesthetic
- Immersive soundscape
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***** "A rare Apple Watch game that's actually worth playing" - iMore ***** "A game you’ll return to" - GQ Magazine ***** "Travel back to the 80s" - AppAdvice Star Duster for iPhone and Apple Watch takes handheld games (and you) back to their origins: - Two game modes with different challenges, gameplay and high score lists! - Let's get physical! Get exercise and a new type of challenge by controlling Star Duster with your head through push ups (iOS) - A Beep-boop-ity soundscape that will get stuck on your brain! Star Duster is a prequel to the mobile arcade mayhem that is Star Jolt. Can it explain why the space junk is lined up so neatly?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Duster at every 3 weeks against BUDE'S TOWER's every 19 months. Star Duster also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked). BUDE'S TOWER's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
BUDE'S TOWER costs $0.99 and Star Duster $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BUDE'S TOWER ships an update every 19 months, Star Duster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BUDE'S TOWER | Star Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #193 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hideki Kubo | Beardybird AB |
In-app purchases
BUDE'S TOWER
No in-app purchases
Star Duster
No in-app purchases
Questions
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