Comparison

Stardash vs HAAK

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

HAAK

Embark on a parkour-filled adventure in a vibrant pixel-art post-apocalyptic world. Utilize a versatile hookshot to swing, slash, and solve puzzles. With adjustable difficulty, multiple endings, and extensive gameplay, this experience caters to both casual explorers and hardcore players.

Highlights
  • Parkour and hookshot mechanics
  • Pixel-art Metroidvania world
  • Hidden rooms and puzzles
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Unique difficulty system
  • Multiple endings
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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HAAK: Where Dead Cells Meets Spider-Man in a Post-Apocalyptic Playground Ready to become the ultimate wasteland parkour master? HAAK throws you into a vibrant pixel-art world that's one part Mad Max, two parts Metroidvania madness. Your secret weapon? A badass hookshot that'd make even Spider-Man jealous. Swing, slash, and dash your way through a sprawling map filled with hidden rooms, brain-teasing puzzles, and bosses that'll make you question your life choices (in a good way). But don't sweat it, newbies – our unique difficulty system means everyone can feel like a hook-slinging hero. Whether you're a casual explorer or a hardcore speedrunner, HAAK's got your back. With 10+ side quests and 40+ hours of gameplay, you'll have plenty of time to perfect your hook-fu. And hey, your choices actually matter here – multiple endings mean you're not just along for the ride. Think you've got what it takes to conquer the wasteland? Prove it on our global leaderboards and show the world your hook-shot prowess! So grab your hook, channel your inner post-apocalyptic acrobat, and dive into HAAK. Trust us, it's way more fun than surviving an actual apocalypse. Ready to get hooked? Download HAAK now and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
HAAK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HAAK at 4.5 against Stardash's 3.9. HAAK also leads on ratings volume (101 vs 24). Stardash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

Stardash costs $1.99 and HAAK $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HAAK holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 76% of HAAK's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, HAAK every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Stardash versus HAAK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashHAAK
Price$1.99$1.99
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.5 (101 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24101 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#186#115 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB481 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerZhiXiong Huang

Customer experience

Stardash

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

HAAK

All ratings101 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.0%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral5.2%
Negative18.8%

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

HAAK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HAAK free?
HAAK costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or HAAK?
HAAK is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while HAAK averages 4.5 from 101 ratings.
Do Stardash or HAAK have ads?
Neither Stardash nor HAAK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or HAAK?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and HAAK every 2 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on September 18, 2026 and HAAK on September 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Stardash or HAAK?
Stardash currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and HAAK at #115. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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