Star Duster vs WatchWizardRPG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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?
WatchWizardRPG
An idle text-based RPG designed for Apple Watch. Watch your wizard grow, cast spells, and explore magical realms with simple taps during your spare moments. This premium game offers a complete experience with no interruptions.
- Idle gameplay
- Text-based RPG
- Apple Watch optimized
- Premium one-time purchase
- Relaxing progression
- Spell casting and treasure collection
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WatchWizardRPG is a text-based idle RPG made entirely for your Apple Watch. Relax and watch your wizard grow, casting spells, collecting treasures, and exploring magical realms—all with just a few taps when you have a moment to spare. This is a premium game, made with care by me, Aleks, a solo indie developer. No in-app purchases, no ads, no hidden costs—just a complete experience with a beginning, middle, and end. Features: • Idle Gameplay: Your wizard grows stronger even when you’re not playing. Perfect for quick moments of fun during your day. • Relaxing Progression: Tap to cast spells, level up, and uncover treasures while your story unfolds. • Premium, Old-School Charm: A one-time purchase gives you the full game—no interruptions, no gimmicks. • Designed for Apple Watch: Simple, engaging gameplay in a world of magic, right on your wrist. Whether you’re waiting in line, taking a break, or just looking for a little escape, WatchWizardRPG brings a bit of magic to your day. Support indie development and enjoy an idle RPG built with passion and simplicity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Star Duster at 5.0 against WatchWizardRPG's 4.0. Star Duster also leads on chart position (#191 vs unranked). WatchWizardRPG's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Star Duster costs $2.99 and WatchWizardRPG $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Star Duster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, WatchWizardRPG every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Star Duster | WatchWizardRPG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beardybird AB | Alessandro Fadini |
Customer experience
Star Duster
WatchWizardRPG
In-app purchases
Star Duster
No in-app purchases
WatchWizardRPG
No in-app purchases
Questions
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