Comparison

Star Age vs Stranded In The Forest

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

Stranded In The Forest

Survive a terrifying forest filled with monsters. Armed with only a weapon, your goal is to last the night and defeat creatures to earn points. Use these points to acquire more powerful armaments and increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Monster hunting gameplay
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Point-based progression
  • Survival mechanics
  • Third-person perspective
Features
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A normal night of camping becomes all of sudden a nightmare where survival is the only option.

Screenshots

Star Age4 screens
Stranded In The Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Star Age at 4.5 against Stranded In The Forest's 1.0. Star Age also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. 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 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Age ships an update every 4 months, Stranded In The Forest every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Star Age versus Stranded In The Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar AgeStranded In The Forest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB348 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperArcade Wizz Kid Pty LtdRodwel Polanco Martinez

Customer experience

Star Age

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

Stranded In The Forest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star Age

No in-app purchases

None

Stranded In The Forest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Age free?
Star Age is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Stranded In The Forest free?
Stranded In The Forest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Age or Stranded In The Forest?
Star Age is rated higher. Star Age averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Stranded In The Forest averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Star Age or Stranded In The Forest have ads?
Stranded In The Forest shows ads; Star Age does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Age or Stranded In The Forest?
Star Age ships an update every 4 months, and Stranded In The Forest every 11 months. Most recently, Star Age was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stranded In The Forest on October 7, 2026.

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