Comparison

Star Age vs Destroy Them 2

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

Destroy Them 2

Engage in classic action gameplay, either alone or with a friend. Features online co-op, challenging boss fights, and real-time voice chat for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • 2 Player Online Co-op
  • Boss Fights
  • Real Time Voice Chat
  • Solo Play Mode
Features
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Classic action game style where you can play solo or join forces with your friend. · 2 Players online co-op mode via Game Center · Boss Fights · Real Time Voice Chat Send me your feedback or suggestions. cchaparro@xavyx.com

Screenshots

Star Age4 screens
Destroy Them 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star Age at none against Destroy Them 2's shown. Star Age also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Destroy Them 2's advantage is iOS requirement (11.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Star Age against 4.5 for Destroy Them 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Age ships an update every 4 months, Destroy Them 2 every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Star Age versus Destroy Them 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar AgeDestroy Them 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB17 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperArcade Wizz Kid Pty LtdCarlos Chaparro

Customer experience

Star Age

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

Destroy Them 2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Star Age

No in-app purchases

None

Destroy Them 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star Age free?
Star Age is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Destroy Them 2 free?
Destroy Them 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Star Age or Destroy Them 2?
Star Age and Destroy Them 2 are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Star Age or Destroy Them 2 have ads?
Destroy Them 2 shows ads; Star Age does not.
Which is updated more often, Star Age or Destroy Them 2?
Star Age ships an update every 4 months, and Destroy Them 2 every 5 months. Most recently, Star Age was updated on October 5, 2026 and Destroy Them 2 on October 2, 2026.

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