Comparison

Fastar! vs Flip Flop XL

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

Flip Flop XL

Master your timing and skill in this addictive flipping game. Tap, hold, and release to perform incredible flips and rack up points. Customize your characters and compete with friends to set new high scores.

Highlights
  • Tap, hold, and release controls
  • Chain flips for points
  • Set new high scores
  • Unlockable colors and accessories
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Minimalist graphics
Features
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Flip Flop XL is a fun, addictive, and endlessly challenging game that tests your timing and skill. Tap, hold, and release to crouch, jump, and perform incredible flips. Land perfectly to rack up points, chain your flips, and set new high scores to outflip your friends! Why You'll Love Flip Flop XL: Endless Fun: A relaxing yet rewarding flipping challenge that keeps you coming back for "just one more try." Stylish Minimalist Graphics: Cute and quirky characters with tons of personality. Simple One-Tap Controls: Easy to learn, impossible to master—perfect for all ages! Compete with Friends: Break records and climb the leaderboards! Unlock Colors & Accessories: Customize your flippers with vibrant colors, wacky hats, glasses, and more! Whether you're a casual player looking for quick fun or a pro aiming for the perfect flip streak, Flip Flop XL delivers a uniquely satisfying experience. Download now and start flipping today!

Screenshots

Fastar!4 screens
Flip Flop XL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flip Flop XL at Free against Fastar!'s $1.99. Flip Flop XL also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Fastar!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Flip Flop XL is free to download; Fastar! costs $1.99 up front. Flip Flop XL sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fastar! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Fastar! against 4.6 for Flip Flop XL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Fastar!'s written reviews are positive against 81% of Flip Flop XL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fastar! ships an update every 6 weeks, Flip Flop XL weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Fastar! versus Flip Flop XL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFastar!Flip Flop XL
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (53 ratings) — better4.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews78.0% of reviews81.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB91 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperCat in a Box SoftwareAdamvision

Customer experience

Fastar!

All ratings53 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews314 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral10.2%
Negative11.8%

Flip Flop XL

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%

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

Flip Flop XL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Fastar!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Flip Flop XL

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Fastar! free?
Fastar! costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flip Flop XL free?
Flip Flop XL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Fastar! or Flip Flop XL?
Fastar! is rated higher. Fastar! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Flip Flop XL averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Fastar! or Flip Flop XL have ads?
Flip Flop XL shows ads; Fastar! does not.
Which is updated more often, Fastar! or Flip Flop XL?
Fastar! ships an update every 6 weeks, and Flip Flop XL weekly. Most recently, Fastar! was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flip Flop XL on October 24, 2026.

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