# Stardash vs Useless Cowboy

The clearest difference is price: Useless Cowboy at Free against Stardash's $1.99. Useless Cowboy also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%). Stardash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Useless Cowboy is free to download; Stardash costs $1.99 up front. Useless Cowboy sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Stardash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Stardash against 4.0 for Useless Cowboy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stardash has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 80% of Useless Cowboy's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stardash | Useless Cowboy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-cowboy/id1357925291/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Black Pants Studio GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/558459513) |

## What reviewers say

### Stardash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great retro feel
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Tight controls
- 👍 Well-designed levels
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🐛 High difficulty curve
- 🐛 Pixel-perfect jumps required
- 🐛 Inconsistent hit detection
- 🐛 Stuttering frame rate

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Joystick for movement
- Make Shesan Level 9 easier
- Update for iOS 11 compatibility
- Full screen on iPhone 5
- More sound effects


### Useless Cowboy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useless-cowboy/id1357925291)

Experience the quiet life of a cowboy after the wild west era. Engage in coin tricks and reminisce about the past while passing the time in the sun.

**Highlights:** Coin tricks, Reminiscing about the past, Simulation gameplay, Relaxed atmosphere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Donation | $0.99 | one-time |
| A nice donation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium Donation | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stardash free?

Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Useless Cowboy free?

Useless Cowboy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stardash or Useless Cowboy?

Useless Cowboy is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Useless Cowboy averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Stardash or Useless Cowboy have ads?

Neither Stardash nor Useless Cowboy shows ads.

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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.*