# Barnard's Star vs Meteorfall

The clearest difference is rating: Barnard's Star at 4.7 against Meteorfall's 4.3. Barnard's Star also leads on price ($3.99 vs $6.99). Meteorfall's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and chart position (#53 vs #200). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Barnard's Star costs $3.99 and Meteorfall $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Barnard's Star holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 46 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Barnard's Star's written reviews are positive against 69% of Meteorfall's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Barnard's Star | Meteorfall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barnards-star/id1556427846/reviews)** | [4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-rustbowl-rumble/id6743376977/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #200 | **#53** |
| Size | 122 MB | 780 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) | [Eric Farraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/315938075) |

## 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


### Meteorfall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meteorfall-rustbowl-rumble/id6743376977)

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Paid · Card, #164 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Engage in rapid card battles by strategically playing cards and positioning allies. Build powerful combos by mixing card upgrades and impress the crowd with challenging feats to gain an edge. Assemble a dream team of heroes and explore over 200 unique cards to dominate the arena.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced card battles, Mix-and-match card upgrades, Impress crowd with feats, Build a team of 3 heroes, Over 200 unique cards, Upgrade cards in Bramble Town

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and fun gameplay
- 👍 Charming art style
- 💡 Addictive deck-building mechanics
- 👍 Enjoyable for fans of the genre

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Poorly designed UI and small text
- 👎 Steep learning curve for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Game stalls and crashes during battles
- UI elements like card previews bug out
- Misclicks due to poor UI design

**Requested features**

- More playable characters
- Improved tutorial and training mode
- Larger text and better UI readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barnard's Star free?

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

### Is Meteorfall free?

Meteorfall costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Barnard's Star is rated higher. Barnard's Star averages 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Meteorfall averages 4.3 from 31 ratings.

### Do Barnard's Star or Meteorfall have ads?

Neither Barnard's Star nor Meteorfall shows ads.

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

Barnard's Star ships an update every 4 weeks, and Meteorfall weekly. Most recently, Barnard's Star was updated on October 16, 2026 and Meteorfall on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Barnard's Star or Meteorfall?

Barnard's Star currently peaks at #200 in the App Store charts, and Meteorfall at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*