# Barnard's Star vs Cyber Quest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cyber Quest at every 3 days against Barnard's Star's every 4 weeks. Cyber Quest also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Barnard's Star's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 63%) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Barnard's Star costs $3.99 and Cyber Quest $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Barnard's Star against 4.7 for Cyber Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 18 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Barnard's Star's written reviews are positive against 63% of Cyber Quest's.

Barnard's Star ships an update every 4 weeks, Cyber Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnard's Star | Cyber Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnards-star/id1556427846/reviews) | [4.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pollywog Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1383938094) | [Dean Coulter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709702167) |

## What reviewers say

### Barnard's Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnards-star/id1556427846)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Board (US App Store)

Engage in strategic, turn-based multiplayer battles across space. Outwit opponents with unique character abilities and tactical map control. Victory depends solely on your strategic prowess, with no reliance on luck or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer turn-based tactics, No micro-transactions or random chance, 3 warring factions (Humans, Robots, Critters), 30 characters with unique attacks, 18 maps on space stations and ships, Offline vs. AI and local multiplayer, Online multiplayer challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cyber Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cyber-quest/id6738668652)

Assemble a crew of cyberpunk characters in this retro deck-building RPG. Battle crime gangs with strategic card play, level up your crew, and explore a city with roguelike challenges. Enjoy offline play with a unique soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Deck building and customization, Crew leveling and power unlocks, Roguelike exploration and challenges, Card enhancement options, Offline gameplay, Screen reader accessibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barnard's Star free?

Barnard's Star costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cyber Quest free?

Cyber Quest costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barnard's Star or Cyber Quest?

Barnard's Star and Cyber Quest are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 46 and 18 ratings respectively.

### Do Barnard's Star or Cyber Quest have ads?

Neither Barnard's Star nor Cyber Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barnard's Star or Cyber Quest?

Barnard's Star ships an update every 4 weeks, and Cyber Quest every 3 days. Most recently, Barnard's Star was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cyber Quest on October 15, 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.*