Comparison

Helga Hops vs Starzap

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

Head to head
About

Helga Hops

Experience a classic arcade platformer with simple controls and engaging gameplay. Navigate through levels, collect items, and enjoy a straightforward gaming experience.

Highlights
  • Arcade platformer gameplay
  • Simple controls
  • Engaging levels
  • Item collection
Features
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A simple Arcade platformer game.

About

Starzap

Features
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Starzap is a fast-paced reflex game where every tap counts! Tap the yellow stars as fast as you can — but watch out for red stars that reset your combo and cost you points. Collect hearts to survive, freeze icons to breathe, and power up with speed boosts. FEATURES • Combo multiplier up to x5 — chain yellow stars to multiply your score • Level system — earn points to level up and increase the speed • Game Center leaderboard — compete with players worldwide • Daily streak — play every day to build your streak • Freeze, speed boost, mini stars and more power-ups • 3 lives — collect hearts to stay alive longer How far can you go before the stars outrun you?

Screenshots

Helga Hops4 screens
Starzap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Starzap at Free against Helga Hops's $0.99. Helga Hops's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly) and device support (6 vs 2). On 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

Starzap is free to download; Helga Hops costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helga Hops ships an update every 3 days, Starzap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Helga Hops versus Starzap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelga HopsStarzap
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB5 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMichael NewellHAMIT UMUT OZBEK

In-app purchases

None

Helga Hops

No in-app purchases

None

Starzap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helga Hops free?
Helga Hops costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Starzap free?
Starzap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helga Hops or Starzap have ads?
Neither Helga Hops nor Starzap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helga Hops or Starzap?
Helga Hops ships an update every 3 days, and Starzap weekly. Most recently, Helga Hops was updated on November 3, 2026 and Starzap on November 4, 2026.

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