Comparison

Honkai vs Jaro Spark

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

Head to head
About

Honkai

Embark on a space fantasy RPG adventure across diverse worlds. Meet companions, unravel mysteries, and engage in strategic turn-based combat. Experience a richly crafted universe with stunning visuals and immersive storytelling.

Highlights
  • Explore distinct worlds
  • Riveting RPG experience
  • Fateful character encounters
  • Turn-based combat reimagined
  • Top-tier voice actors
  • Simulation management modes
Features
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Honkai: Star Rail is a HoYoverse space fantasy RPG. Hop aboard the Astral Express and experience the galaxy's infinite wonders filled with adventure and thrills. Players will meet new companions across various worlds and maybe even run into some familiar faces. Overcome the struggles together caused by Stellaron and unravel the hidden truths behind it! May this journey lead us starward! □ Explore Distinct Worlds — Discover the boundless universe filled with wonder 3, 2, 1, initiating warp! A space station with Curios sealed away, a foreign planet with an eternal winter, a starship hunting down abominations, the Planet of Festivities nested in sweet dreams, The Eternal Land where destiny hangs by a thread, the arcadia that had once fallen into a painting scroll... Every stop of the Astral Express is a never-before-seen view of the galaxy! Explore fantastical worlds and civilizations, uncover mysteries beyond imagination, and set out on a journey of wonder! □ Riveting RPG Experience — A best-in-class immersive adventure beyond the stars Embark on a galactic adventure where you shape the story. Our cutting-edge engine renders high-quality cinematics in real-time, our innovative facial expression system concocts genuine sentiments, and HOYO-MiX's original score sets the stage. Join us now and journey through a universe of conflict and collaboration, where your choices define the outcome! □ Fateful Encounters Await! — Cross paths with characters intertwined by destiny As you traverse the sea of stars, you'll not only have countless adventures, but also many chance encounters. You will forge friendships in a frozen land, fight side by side with comrades in the Xianzhou crisis, and have unexpected encounters in a golden dream. A game of an Aeon when the Phantasmoon waxes full... On this alien world, you will meet greet companions walking these different paths amongst the starts and experience incredible journeys together. Let your laughter and woes compose the story of your present, past, and future. □ Turn-based Combat Reimagined — Exhilarating multifaceted gameplay fueled by strategy and skill Engage in a combat system that sports a variety of team compositions. Match your lineups based on your enemy's qualities and strike while the iron is hot to bring down your foes and claim victory! Break Weaknesses! Deliver Follow-up Attacks! Deal Damage over Time... and try out the brand-new Aha Instant! Countless strategies and tactics await your unlocking. Build an approach suited for you and face the onrush of successive challenges! Beyond the thrilling turn-based combat, there are also simulation management modes, casual elimination mini-games, puzzle exploration, and more... Explore an exciting variety of gameplay and experience endless possibilities! □ Top-Tier Voice Actors for an Immersive Experience — A dream team of multiple language dubs assembled for the entire story When words come alive, when stories give you a choice, when characters possess a soul... We present to you dozens of emotions, hundreds of facial expressions, thousands of lore pieces, and a million words that make up this universe's beating heart. With full voice-over in four languages, the characters will transcend their virtual existences and become your tangible companions, creating a new chapter in this tale together with you. Customer Service Email: hsrcs_en@hoyoverse.com Official Website: https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/en-us/home Official Forum: https://www.hoyolab.com/accountCenter/postList?id=172534910 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HonkaiStarRail Instagram: https://instagram.com/honkaistarrail Twitter: https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@honkaistarrail Discord: https://discord.gg/honkaistarrail TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@honkaistarrail_official Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/honkaistarrail

About

Jaro Spark

Features
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Enter the Jaro Universe A universe where wishes come true. Jaro Spark is a next-generation social game where your wishes, energy, and connections come to life. Play, Grow & Explore - Catch falling stars, collect power-ups, and enjoy fun mini-games to enhance your profile - Build your own star world - Unlock and fill 20 unique slots across 100+ wish stars - Progress through actions, rewards, and interactions Connect with Real People - Chat with users worldwide - Add friends or block users - React to posts and explore others’ wishes - Discover a global community through shared thoughts Jaro Universe (Map Feature) - Drop your wishes anywhere on the map - Discover nearby users and posts - Explore real-time social interactions A location-based social experience like no other Unique Energy Gameplay - Boost your character’s attack and defense stats with power-ups - Interact through an energy-based system - Strategic gameplay with social impact - Experience good and bad energy dynamics 
Create & Express Yourself - Design your vision board - Create and share postcards - Manage your inventory & wish wallet - Save and access your wishes easily Easy & Secure Login - Google - Facebook - Apple - Guest Why Jaro Spark? Because it’s not just a game…
It’s a social universe where you wish, connect, express, and play.

Screenshots

Honkai4 screens
Jaro Spark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Honkai at #3 against Jaro Spark's unranked. Honkai also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Jaro Spark's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Honkai sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Jaro Spark sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, Jaro Spark every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Honkai versus Jaro Spark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHonkaiJaro Spark
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (53K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings53K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#3 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size3.7 GB703 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCOGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.JARO SPARK ONLINE GAMING

Bugs and requests

Honkai

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Glitches with certain quest progression
  • Inconsistent voice-over and text synchronization

Requested features

5 requests
  • Co-op multiplayer mode
  • More character customization options
  • Ability to skip cutscenes
  • Improved relic/artifact farming system
  • Increased storage optimization

Jaro Spark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Honkai

One-time10
  • Oneiric Shard ×60$0.99
  • Express Supply Pass$4.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×300$4.99
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  • Trailblaze Assistance Pack$4.99
  • The Nameless Glory$9.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×980$14.99
  • The Nameless Medal$19.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×1980$29.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×3280$49.99
  • Oneiric Shard ×6480$99.99
10 purchases

Jaro Spark

One-time10
  • Coin pack 1$0.99
  • 3 Rocket Dash$0.99
  • Rocketpack 2$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Wish Wallet$1.99
  • Buy coin pack2$2.99
  • Wish pin pack of 3$3.99
  • Rocket Pack 3$3.99
  • Buy 100 Attack Eyes$4.99
  • coin pack 3$7.99
  • Ask Oso$99.99

Questions

Is Honkai free?
Honkai is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Jaro Spark free?
Jaro Spark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Honkai or Jaro Spark have ads?
Both Honkai and Jaro Spark show ads.
Which is updated more often, Honkai or Jaro Spark?
Honkai ships an update every 6 weeks, and Jaro Spark every 3 weeks. Most recently, Honkai was updated on November 12, 2026 and Jaro Spark on November 8, 2026.

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