Comparison

Star Age vs Herded Along

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

Head to head
About

Star Age

Experience retro-inspired arcade shooting with intense space battles across over 40 levels. Collect power-ups, defeat challenging bosses, and compete for the top spot on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • 40+ action-packed levels
  • Epic boss encounters
  • Variety of power-ups
  • Global leaderboard
  • Fast, fluid controls
Features
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** Star Age – Classic Arcade Action, Reimagined ** Blast off into a universe of retro-inspired chaos with Star Age — the arcade shooter that captures the golden age of gaming and cranks it up to warp speed. Navigate the far reaches of the galaxy as you tear through waves of relentless alien space drones, each more cunning than the last. But don't get too comfortable — the fearsome Master Control Ship is always closing in, and only the sharpest pilots survive long enough to face it. With over 40 heart-pounding levels, the intensity never lets up. Collect a massive arsenal of power-ups scattered across the cosmos and unleash devastating upgrades that turn the tide of battle in an instant. Think you have what it takes to be a legend? Upload your high scores to the Arcade Wizz Kid Global Leaderboard and prove your skills against players from every corner of the world. Climb the ranks, chase the top spot, and etch your name into arcade history. Features: • 40+ action-packed levels of classic arcade gameplay • Epic boss encounters, including the dreaded Master Control Ship • Massive variety of power-ups to discover and master • Global leaderboard — compete against the world's best • Fast, fluid controls built for serious score chasers The galaxy is under siege. Only you can stop it!

About

Herded Along

Guide your flock to safety in this casual game. Control your dog to protect sheep from invading wolves and navigate the farm. Features hand-drawn art and unlockable dog cosmetics.

Highlights
  • Control a dog to protect sheep
  • Hand-drawn art and animations
  • Unlockable dog cosmetics
  • Protect herd from wolves
  • Race around the farm
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Steer your sheep to safety in Herded Along! Race around the farm and protect your herd in this casual but challenging game that pits you against the wild in a bid for survival. - Control your dog in their effort to protect the herd - Beautifully hand drawn art and animations of the countryside - Exciting new dog cosmetics to purchase and unlock - Keep your sheep on the move and safe from wolves as they invade the farm Download Herded Along today and get your bark on!

Screenshots

Star Age4 screens
Herded Along4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Star Age at 100% against Herded Along's 0%. Star Age also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.5) and ads (none vs shown). Herded Along's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Age holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Star Age's written reviews are positive against 0% of Herded Along's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Age ships an update every 4 months, Herded Along every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Star Age versus Herded Along: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar AgeHerded Along
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB87 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcade Wizz Kid Pty LtdAdknown

Customer experience

Star Age

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Herded Along

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star Age

No in-app purchases

None

Herded Along

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Age free?
Star Age is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Herded Along free?
Herded Along is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Age or Herded Along?
Star Age is rated higher. Star Age averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Herded Along averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Star Age or Herded Along have ads?
Herded Along shows ads; Star Age does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Age or Herded Along?
Star Age ships an update every 4 months, and Herded Along every 3 months. Most recently, Star Age was updated on November 1, 2026 and Herded Along on November 3, 2026.

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