Comparison

Stardash vs Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)

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

Head to head
About

Stardash

Experience a challenging retro platformer with classic gameplay and vibrant pixel art. Master difficult levels with infinite lives, unlock secret areas, and enjoy an authentic chiptune soundtrack. This game offers a rewarding experience for those who love a good challenge.

Highlights
  • Classic platformer gameplay
  • Challenging levels
  • Infinite lives
  • Unlockable temple levels
  • Flip-mode challenges
  • Retro graphics
  • Original chiptune soundtrack
Features
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Not just the looks of a classic game, also the gameplay of a classic platformer. This game is NOT EASY! you have an endless amount of lives, so you can quickly restart a level when you miss a jump, get hit by an enemy, get bitten by a plant, get hit by a spiky-ball, crushed by big statues, run onto spikes, get hit by a wasp, or any of the other many ways you’ll get stopped in your run. BUT when you do complete a level, the rush you get will keep you coming back for more, and more, and more, and.. Unlock special temple levels by finding hidden keys, unlock a flip-mode by completing a level both within the time set, and also by collecting all the coins in a level. Stardash is all about the gameplay thrown at you in awesome retro graphics and original chiptunes. ** OTHERS SAY: "all the ingredients needed for platforming excellence" - iFanzine "Orange Pixel nailed everything they were going for in this veritable symphony of old school gaming." - Appolicious "back to my early years, playing my favorite platform games" - unbound gamer "if you’re not gonna grab this, you will miss something truly wonderful" - app-score

About

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)

Embark on a challenging 3D platforming adventure across diverse worlds. Master unique levels, collect valuable gems and rings, and unlock a variety of distinct balls with special characteristics. Compete on global leaderboards to prove your platforming prowess.

Highlights
  • 40+ hand-crafted levels
  • 4 unique worlds
  • Collect rings and gems
  • Unlock new balls
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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Experience the challenge and immersive platforming of Hopper as you blaze your way through 40+ hand-crafted levels across 4 unique worlds: • Blockworld • Clocktower • Cloud Castle • Neon Techno Each world has its own style and its own challenges for you to master and overcome! As you hop and roll through the levels, collect as many rings as you can and keep an eye out for the highly valuable and rare gems. You can find Rubies in Blockworld, Emeralds in Clocktower, and Sapphires in Cloud Castle! Use all of the loot you gather to unlock awesome new balls: • Fairy Ball: More alive than the rest and moves with grace • Lotus Ball: A pointy, metallic abomination • Goo Ball: A gooey and oddly charming ball • Pumpking: A scheming jack-o-lantern And plenty more! But it’ll take real skill and patience to unlock these. Happy Hopping! Check out the global leaderboards here: http://www.hopperscores.com Follow us and be the first to hear about new games and content: Twitter: https://twitter.com/HopperGame Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoppermobilegame Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopperMobileGame Website: http://www.sweetgaming.co.uk/

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) at Free against Stardash's $1.99. Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). Stardash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On review sentiment, ads 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

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) is free to download; Stardash costs $1.99 up front. Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Stardash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 98 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 71% of Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Stardash versus Hopper (bounce bounce bounce): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashHopper (bounce bounce bounce)
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.5 (98 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2498 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB217 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerSweet Gaming LLC

Customer experience

Stardash

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.9%
Negative17.7%

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)

All ratings96 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Stardash

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Jump button disappeared after update
  • Game crashes on iOS 7
  • Doesn't work with iOS 11
  • Proximity to enemies kills needs work
  • Hit detection is weird
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  • Animation could be smoother
  • Collision detection needs to be tighter
  • Controls broken on iControlPad in iCade mode
  • Crash on launch
  • Frame rate issues
  • Invisible walls for secret areas

Requested features

15 requests
  • Joystick for movement
  • Make Shesan Level 9 easier
  • Update for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Full screen on iPhone 5
  • More sound effects
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  • Character upgradable
  • Make game compatible with 60beat controller
  • Add mega difficulty mode
  • Fix achievements
  • Move OpenFeint logo
  • Rearrange buttons
  • More levels
  • Add color or costume for character
  • Unique control system
  • Flip iPad upside down for headphone jack clearance

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)

One-time10
  • Blockworld 2$0.99
  • Clocktower$0.99
  • Clocktower 2$0.99
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  • Cloud Castle$0.99
  • Cloud Castle 2$0.99
  • Neon Techno$0.99
  • Neon Techno 2$0.99
  • View Replays$0.99
  • Ring and Gem Pack$0.99
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) free?
Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)?
Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) averages 4.5 from 98 ratings.
Do Stardash or Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Hopper (bounce bounce bounce)?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) every 9 days. Most recently, Stardash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hopper (bounce bounce bounce) on November 2, 2026.

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