Comparison

Disc Drivin' vs Star Duster

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

Head to head
About

Disc Drivin'

Engage in fun, social, turn-based racing by swiping your finger to propel a disc. Utilize special powers and navigate around hazards on visually appealing tracks with realistic 3D physics. Play at your own pace against friends or random opponents.

Highlights
  • Swipe controls for disc propulsion
  • Full 3D physics
  • Activate special powers
  • Unique track obstacles
  • Turn-based multiplayer
  • Local and online play options
  • In-game chat
Features
Currently charting
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Disc Drivin’ is fun, social, turn-based racing! Race against your friends at your own pace with the swipe of your finger. Use awesome powers and avoid hazards on beautiful tracks with full 3D physics! _________________________________________ • Touch Arcade "Disc Drivin' is a total blast to play... The gameplay is just so satisfying, and the turn-based nature fits into a busy lifestyle" • 148 Apps - ** Editor's Choice ** "Disc Drivin’ is easily one of the most addictive games I have ever played on iOS." • Slide To Play - ** 4 out of 4 (Must Have) ** "Few multiplayer games have drawn us in like Disc Drivin’... Pick up Disc Drivin’, tell your friends to do the same, and start your finger-flicking engines." • The APPera - ** Best iPhone Games 2010 ** "If you haven't heard of this game, all that will change this year." • AppAdvice - ** 4 Stars (Should Buy) ** "One of the more entertaining social games to hit the App Store as of late." _________________________________________ Gameplay • Easy, fun, swipe controls to propel your disc • Full 3D physics • Activate powers during your turn like turbo boost, bombs, and oil slicks • Unique obstacles in each track such as bumpers, barriers, and ramps • Replay last turn of each player • Lots of unique tracks in 4 different environments • Beautiful retina display graphics • Customize your disc decal and color Multiplayer • Play-at-your-own-pace, turn-based multiplayer • Play up to 20 simultaneous online games • Challenge your friends and random opponents • Up to 4 players in online games • Play locally with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or pass-and-play on a single device with up to 8 players • Chat in-game with your friends • Push notifications when it is your turn

About

Star Duster

Experience a retro-inspired arcade challenge that harks back to the 80s. Control your character through unique gameplay mechanics, including physical head movements via push-ups, and enjoy an immersive soundscape. Compete for high scores across two distinct game modes.

Highlights
  • Two distinct game modes
  • High score lists
  • Head control via push-ups (iOS)
  • Retro 80s aesthetic
  • Immersive soundscape
Features
Currently charting
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***** "A rare Apple Watch game that's actually worth playing" - iMore ***** "A game you’ll return to" - GQ Magazine ***** "Travel back to the 80s" - AppAdvice Star Duster for iPhone and Apple Watch takes handheld games (and you) back to their origins: - Two game modes with different challenges, gameplay and high score lists! - Let's get physical! Get exercise and a new type of challenge by controlling Star Duster with your head through push ups (iOS) - A Beep-boop-ity soundscape that will get stuck on your brain! Star Duster is a prequel to the mobile arcade mayhem that is Star Jolt. Can it explain why the space junk is lined up so neatly?

Screenshots

Disc Drivin'4 screens
Star Duster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Duster at none against Disc Drivin''s 11. Star Duster also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Disc Drivin''s advantage is ratings volume (58 vs 2). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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

Disc Drivin' costs $2.99 and Star Duster $2.99 up front. Disc Drivin' sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Star Duster asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Star Duster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Disc Drivin' has 58 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Disc Drivin' ships an update every 2 months, Star Duster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Disc Drivin' versus Star Duster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDisc Drivin'Star Duster
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.7 (58 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews94.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#123 — better#200
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPixelocity Software LLCBeardybird AB

Customer experience

Disc Drivin'

All ratings58 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.7%

Star Duster

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Disc Drivin'

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bluetooth multiplayer not working
  • Inconsistent physics and disc behavior
  • Inability to start new games after winning

Requested features

6 requests
  • More tracks and course variety
  • New power-ups and gameplay mechanics
  • Stat tracking and leaderboards
  • Ability to resign or delete inactive games
  • Replay and camera controls
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  • Track editor or creation tools

Star Duster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Disc Drivin'

One-time11
  • Smile$0.99
  • Stripes$0.99
  • Swirl$0.99
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  • Atmosphere$0.99
  • Astro$0.99
  • Round$0.99
  • Pointy$0.99
  • Letters$0.99
  • Stars 2$0.99
  • Sports$0.99
  • Dots$0.99
None

Star Duster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Disc Drivin' free?
Disc Drivin' costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Star Duster free?
Star Duster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Disc Drivin' or Star Duster?
Star Duster is rated higher. Disc Drivin' averages 4.7 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Star Duster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Disc Drivin' or Star Duster have ads?
Disc Drivin' shows ads; Star Duster does not.
Which is updated more often, Disc Drivin' or Star Duster?
Disc Drivin' ships an update every 2 months, and Star Duster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Disc Drivin' was updated on October 17, 2026 and Star Duster on October 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Disc Drivin' or Star Duster?
Disc Drivin' currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and Star Duster at #200. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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