[Alien] Star Dust vs Lava Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
[Alien] Star Dust
Experience a traveling exhibition through augmented reality. View 3D models of meteorites with binaural sound, and learn about the vastness of space ecology and extraterrestrial dust. Recommended for use with headphones.
- Augmented reality meteorite viewing
- 3D animated models
- Binaural soundscapes
- Educational content on space ecology
- Interactive exhibition companion
- Postcard integration
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This app is part of the [Alien] Star Dust traveling exhibition, and is meant to be used in order to experience the installation. The app allows visitors to view 3D representations of historically significant meteorites with accompanying binaural sound. Inspired by the fact that 60-100 tons of extra-stellar dust falls on earth every day, the goal of the project is to make us aware of the larger space ecology and that these various pollutants we breathe know no boundaries. To use the app, enable your camera and point it at one of images of meteorites found in the exhibition space or on distributed postcards. An animated 3D rendering of the meteorite will appear on your screen with accompanying sound. Headphones are recommended for the best audio experience. [Alien] Star Dust: Signal to Noise is a project created by Victoria Vesna and co-produced with a team of artists and scientists to explore ‘Star Dust’ through sound, installation and online meditation. More information can be found at: https://alienstardust.com/
Lava Play
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Lava Play turns your screen into an interactive digital lava lamp. Pick a color, tilt your device, and watch the lava stretch, merge, and flow. PLAY WITH COLOR Experiment with colors and create a lava lamp that feels completely your own. CONTROL THE FLOW Tilt your device to steer the lava in real time. MAKE SOUND. MOVE LAVA. Watch your lava respond to your voice and the sounds around you. EXPLORE NEW STYLES Give your lava a different look with Glow, Glass, Metal, Jelly, Ink, Marble, and Pearl. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Save your favorite color and style combinations and return to them anytime. MORE WAYS TO PLAY Unlock sound-reactive lava, extra visual styles, and saved lamps with a one-time purchase. No subscription.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: [Alien] Star Dust at none against Lava Play's 1. [Alien] Star Dust also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Lava Play's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Lava Play sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. [Alien] Star Dust asks for nothing beyond the download.
[Alien] Star Dust ships an update every 4 months, Lava Play every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | [Alien] Star Dust | Lava Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victoria Vesna | Abraham Mitchell |
In-app purchases
[Alien] Star Dust
No in-app purchases
Lava Play
- Lava Play Full Feature Unlock$2.99
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