# Disc Drivin' vs Star Duster

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Disc Drivin' | Star Duster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-drivin/id402379680/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 94.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #200 |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pixelocity Software LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/402379683) | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) |

## What reviewers say

### Disc Drivin'

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/disc-drivin/id402379680)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stripes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Swirl | $0.99 | one-time |
| Atmosphere | $0.99 | one-time |
| Astro | $0.99 | one-time |
| Round | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pointy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Letters | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stars 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dots | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent multiplayer experience
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🕰️ Asynchronous turn-based gameplay
- 💬 Great in-game chat and social features
- 🏆 Competitive with friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Lack of a refresh button to check for new turns
- 🕰️ Slow load times between turns
- 🎨 Outdated or basic visuals
- 💰 Questionable in-app purchase model

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Star Duster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*