Comparison

Ephod™ vs 스타러쉬

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

Head to head
About

Ephod™

Engage in a real-time strategy card game where players collect tokens to buy cards and earn points. Team up with friends for 2-on-2 matches or compete in ranked games to climb the leaderboards. Customize your game board and personalize your profile.

Highlights
  • Token collection and card buying
  • 2-on-2 team play with Card Pings
  • Private and custom games with friends
  • Ranked games and leaderboards
  • In-game tutorial for new players
  • Board and profile customization
Features
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Who will lead the journey to rebuild the ruined ancient city? Ephod, a real-time strategy card game for 2–4 players ■ Collect tokens, buy cards! Collect tokens to buy cards, earn Prophet Tiles, and aim for the Target Points. The card you want, the card your opponent wants. Every turn is a battle of wits! ■ You and me, one team today! Duo 2-on-2 Team up with a friend and take on another team. "How about this card?" One tap with Card Pings shows your teammate the card you're after. ■ One code, one game with friends! Invite friends with a code in a Private Game. In a Custom Game, set the Target Points and Turn Time your way! ■ How high can you climb this Season? Raise your Tier in Ranked Games and take on the Promotion Series. Find your name on the Leaderboard! ■ New to the game? No problem! Learn the rules step by step in Prophet Haggai's Tutorial. Complete the beginner journey "Dawn of Restoration" to earn rewards and a Title! ■ Your style doesn't have to match anyone else's! Decorate your board with Card Packs, Token Packs, Backgrounds, and BGM, and show off your personality with Frames and Titles. Start your journey in Ephod now!

About

스타러쉬

Features
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스타러쉬는 간단한 조작으로도 손끝의 긴장감과 전략적 재미를 동시에 느낄 수 있는 생존형 미니 아케이드 게임입니다. 좌우로 움직이는 공을 타이밍에 맞춰 터치해 블록을 명중시키세요. 공마다 다른 능력을 활용하고, 점점 위로 올라오는 블록에 맞서 최대한 오래 생존하는 것이 목표입니다. 게임 특징 1. 간단한 터치 조작만으로도 몰입감 있는 플레이 2. 5종의 특수 공 조합: 반사, 분열, 제어, 상성 등 다양한 전략 3. 다양한 블록 특성과 HP, 특수 효과를 고려한 공략 4. 턴마다 속도가 증가, 끝없이 몰려오는 블록의 압박! 5. 위기 상황 경고 연출로 긴장감 극대화 6. 점수와 스테이지 기반 생존 도전 요소

Screenshots

Ephod™4 screens
스타러쉬4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 스타러쉬 at none against Ephod™'s 5. 스타러쉬 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence 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. Ephod™ sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. 스타러쉬 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ephod™ versus 스타러쉬: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEphod™스타러쉬
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB175 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperJinhyeok Jeongmyeong seong choi

Bugs and requests

Ephod™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Blank screens and loading issues
  • Incorrect scoring and noble card distribution
  • Account login and progress loss problems
  • Unresponsive controls and buttons
  • Crashes and force-quits during gameplay

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/single-player mode
  • Ability to customize game settings (e.g., points target)
  • Replay/review functionality
  • Improved matchmaking and ranked system
  • Support for more players in private games

스타러쉬

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Ephod™

One-time5
  • 3,000$1.99
  • 6,600$3.99
  • 11,500$6.99
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  • Remove Pre-Game Ads$6.99
  • Stocking Pass$7.99
None

스타러쉬

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ephod™ free?
Ephod™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 스타러쉬 free?
스타러쉬 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ephod™ or 스타러쉬 have ads?
Ephod™ shows ads; 스타러쉬 does not.
Which is updated more often, Ephod™ or 스타러쉬?
Ephod™ ships an update weekly, and 스타러쉬 weekly. Most recently, Ephod™ was updated on October 30, 2026 and 스타러쉬 on October 16, 2026.

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