Comparison

Star Duster vs ODDADA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Two distinct game modes
  • High score lists
  • Head control via push-ups (iOS)
  • Retro 80s aesthetic
  • Immersive soundscape
Features
Currently charting
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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?

About

ODDADA

This app is a creative musical toybox where users can build unique soundscapes using interactive elements. Collect melodies, unlock new instruments and gadgets, and customize virtual cassettes of your creations. Share your music as audio or video files.

Highlights
  • Collect melodies and loops
  • Unlock gadgets and upgrades
  • Customize and collect virtual cassettes
  • Export songs as audio or video
  • Playful and relaxing musical experience
Currently charting
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ODDADA is an award-winning musical toybox that lets everyone make music. Landscapes become your canvas, machines become your instruments and little buildings and birds become your notes. COLLECT MELODIES AND LOOPS Take your train through various levels and watch it grow with each melody you create. Explore and tinker with a range of instruments from Ostinato Crabs and Synthesizer Jellyfish to Arpeggio Caterpillars. UNLOCK GADGETS AND UPGRADES Expand your musical range by unlocking gadgets that can change the tempo, notes, sounds and functionality of the levels. CUSTOMIZE AND COLLECT YOUR CASSETTES Print your song onto a virtual cassette, decorate it with colors and stickers and build an ever-growing cassette collection. Your cassette player lets you listen to your songs over and over again. EXPORT AND SHARE YOUR SONGS Save your songs as audio or video files and share them with your friends! WHAT ODDADA IS NOT • professional music software • a tool to recreate or cover existing songs • a city builder • a puzzle or competitive game Instead, ODDADA is meant to be a playful and relaxing experience for everyone, no matter what skill level or age. Create free from pressure and perfectionism. We hope you enjoy your time making music! No ads. Obladi-Oblada-ODDADA!

Screenshots

Star Duster4 screens
ODDADA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ODDADA at every 2 days against Star Duster's every 3 weeks. Star Duster's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Star Duster costs $2.99 and ODDADA $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Star Duster against 5.0 for ODDADA. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, ODDADA every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Star Duster versus ODDADA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar DusterODDADA
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#200#103 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB437 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeardybird ABSven Ahlgrimm

Customer experience

Star Duster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ODDADA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star Duster

No in-app purchases

None

ODDADA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Duster free?
Star Duster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ODDADA free?
ODDADA costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Duster or ODDADA?
Star Duster and ODDADA are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Star Duster or ODDADA have ads?
Neither Star Duster nor ODDADA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Duster or ODDADA?
Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, and ODDADA every 2 days. Most recently, Star Duster was updated on October 8, 2026 and ODDADA on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Star Duster or ODDADA?
Star Duster currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and ODDADA at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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