# Star Duster vs Deep Golf

The clearest difference is price: Deep Golf at Free against Star Duster's $2.99. Deep Golf also leads on ratings volume (64 vs 2). Star Duster's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Deep Golf is free to download; Star Duster costs $2.99 up front. Deep Golf sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Star Duster asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Duster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deep Golf has 64 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, Deep Golf every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Duster | Deep Golf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529/reviews)** | [4.5 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-golf/id1550448393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **64** |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#165** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) | [Headlight Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286479939) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Duster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Two distinct game modes, High score lists, Head control via push-ups (iOS), Retro 80s aesthetic, Immersive soundscape

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Deep Golf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deep-golf/id1550448393)

Embark on an underground golfing adventure through procedurally generated holes. Master touch controls and spin to sink shots, aiming for the Earth's core. Enjoy an ad-free experience with optional upgrades for extended courses and physics-based gameplay.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated holes, Touch and drag controls, Spin mechanics, Apple Watch support, AppClip functionality, Physics upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Balls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Physics Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| More Holes, Balls, and Physics | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Duster free?

Star Duster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Deep Golf free?

Deep Golf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Star Duster or Deep Golf?

Star Duster is rated higher. Star Duster averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Deep Golf averages 4.5 from 64 ratings.

### Do Star Duster or Deep Golf have ads?

Neither Star Duster nor Deep Golf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Duster or Deep Golf?

Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, and Deep Golf every 2 months. Most recently, Star Duster was updated on September 21, 2026 and Deep Golf on September 22, 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.*