Comparison

Fastar! vs Unfair Square

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

Head to head
About

Fastar!

Embark on a fast-paced action RPG adventure where you slash and shop your way through a whimsical world. Master the art of speed to achieve your goals and climb global high score lists. Enjoy hours of simple arcade-style fun with adorable graphics and flashy spells.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced action RPG gameplay
  • Hand-drawn graphics
  • 24 game modes
  • Global high score lists
  • Flashy magic spells
  • Variety of control schemes
Features
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Action and Role-Playing in their purest, gleefulest form! Fastar! is the timeless tale of a boy with a big sword and a bowtie journeying across vast lands while being ambushed by malicious geometry. Wait, what, seriously? I'm not typing that, it doesn't make any sense. Oh, look what you made me do. I'll just start over. Fastar! is an Action RPG for when you just don't have time for an Action RPG. Dead simple to pick up and play, you'll be slashing and shopping your way across the grassy plains of [irrelevant flavorful name of fantasy world here] in seconds. You'll cross the world in mere minutes. But mastery of your true objective -- reaching that goal as fast as humanly possible -- could take a lifetime*. Fun for everyone from the casual player who loves to mash buttons, to the hardcore gamer-optimizer who loves to mash numbers, Fastar! will provide you with hours of minutes of seconds of simple arcadey joy. Featured features: - Reasonably adorable hand-drawn graphics! - 24 different game modes for a variety of play experiences, some of which don't actually count! - Global arcade-style high scores lists, where you can become internationally renowned if your full name is three letters or less! - Flashy magic spells for any kind of player, from Daring to Thrifty to Congealed! - A variety of control schemes to suit your particular playing posture! (Astronaut gymnasts excepted) - Sometimes in the background you can see a guy on a unicycle! Look for him, he's nice. * Lifetime reference mammal unspecified "A ridiculous amount of fun!" --TouchArcade Review "It's all about speed and it's ridiculously enjoyable." --Gizmodo "It’s all about distilling the unique fun of RPGs... into mere seconds of play." --PocketGamer "Expected to operate uncomfortable" --WeiPhone.com User Comment (translation c/o Google) "This is a game everyone can, and should enjoy!" --AppAdvice "[A] great cartoon RPG for the iPhone!" --1stimpressions.mobi "What this game has, above all, is that very particular, intangible magic which makes the very few select games rise above the rest." --Gabrien, TouchArcade forums "Fastar is a game that tried to do something different, and managed to get it absolutely right." --TouchAHolics "Pick it up for some great action!" --148Apps

About

Unfair Square

Features
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Dive into 'Unfair Square' - a 2D platformer that offers a blend of strategy, skill, and a touch of unpredictability. With a minimalist aesthetic and a vibrant color scheme, each of the 10 levels presents its own set of cleverly designed obstacles and traps For enthusiasts who appreciate a good puzzle and the thrill of overcoming tough obstacles, 'Unfair Square' stands ready to deliver an exhilarating experience. While the game is tough, it's also fair. With three lives per level and strategic checkpoints, your progress is valued and preserved. === Features of 'Unfair Square' === An innovative dash mechanic that adds a new dimension to gameplay. A smart checkpoint system. A collection of 10 creatively tough levels to test your skills. Simple yet captivating graphics with a pleasing color palette. Engaging traps that require careful navigation and timing. An arsenal of grenades for dynamic gameplay twists. A balanced difficulty curve that rewards patience and strategy. Playable offline for uninterrupted adventure. Crafted for those who take pleasure in mastering demanding gameplay. Are you ready to challenge yourself and discover the satisfaction that comes with every conquered level? Download now and embrace the adventure that awaits.

Screenshots

Fastar!4 screens
Unfair Square4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Unfair Square at Free against Fastar!'s $1.99. Unfair Square also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Unfair Square is free to download; Fastar! costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fastar! ships an update every 6 weeks, Unfair Square every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Fastar! versus Unfair Square: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastar!Unfair Square
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB115 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCat in a Box SoftwareUpendra Kumar

Bugs and requests

Fastar!

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on loading certain game modes
  • Leaderboard and score submission issues
  • Compatibility problems on newer iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add character customization options
  • Implement a story mode or campaign
  • Allow listening to own music
  • Add more enemy types and weapon variety
  • Introduce persistent progression and leveling

Unfair Square

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fastar!

No in-app purchases

None

Unfair Square

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fastar! free?
Fastar! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unfair Square free?
Unfair Square is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fastar! or Unfair Square have ads?
Neither Fastar! nor Unfair Square shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fastar! or Unfair Square?
Fastar! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Unfair Square every 3 days. Most recently, Fastar! was updated on November 13, 2026 and Unfair Square on November 12, 2026.

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