Comparison

Stardash vs Whipseey

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

Whipseey

Embark on a vibrant 2D platforming adventure as a whip-wielding hero. Explore colorful worlds, battle memorable bosses, and collect magical orbs to find your way home. Enjoy a nostalgic experience with beautiful pixel art and a relaxing soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Classic 2D platforming gameplay
  • Whip-wielding hero
  • Magical orb collection quest
  • Picturesque levels
  • Memorable boss fights
  • Beautiful pixel art graphics
Features
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After discovering a magical book, a young boy named Alex is whisked away to Whipseeyland, where he transforms into Whipseey, the pink, whip-wielding hero of this bright, colorful world. With the help of Princess Alyssa, Whipseey embarks on a quest to recover magical orbs that possess the power to return him home. FEATURES Classic Platformer - Inspired by classic 2D platformers, Whipseey and the Lost Atlas is a challenging throwback to a golden age filled with picturesque levels, a relaxing soundtrack, and memorable boss fights. Pixel Art - Beautiful pixel art rendered characters and backgrounds to enjoy along the way, by artist Roy Nathan De Groot.

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Whipseey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Stardash at every 3 weeks against Whipseey's every 8 months. Stardash also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 44%). Whipseey's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, ratings volume, 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 Whipseey $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Stardash against 3.9 for Whipseey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 17 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 44% of Whipseey's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Whipseey every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stardash versus Whipseey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashWhipseey
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)3.9 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better44.1% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB357 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerCrescent Moon Games LLC

Customer experience

Stardash

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

Whipseey

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive44.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative44.1%

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

Whipseey

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

Whipseey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Whipseey free?
Whipseey costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or Whipseey?
Whipseey is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Whipseey averages 3.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Stardash or Whipseey have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Whipseey shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Whipseey?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Whipseey every 8 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Whipseey on October 21, 2026.

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