Comparison

Stardash vs Laya's Horizon

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

Laya's Horizon

Master the art of flight in a peaceful open world. Explore a vast island, master enchanted capes, and complete challenges to unlock new abilities. Experience intuitive controls and a beautiful, adaptive audio-visual design.

Highlights
  • Intuitive wingsuit flying controls
  • Vast open-world island exploration
  • Over 50 missions and 40 challenge levels
  • Unlockable capes and charms
  • High-risk, high-reward flight mechanics
  • Diverse environments and interactive characters
  • Adaptive music and calming design
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Available exclusively for Netflix members. “It’s one of the best games to hit Netflix’s fledgling gaming service to date.” — The Verge “An engaging, cozy and responsive experience” — Engadget “It’s as close to perfect as a mobile game gets” — Esquire “A truly magical experience” — TouchArcade Master the art of flying. Dive off mountains, weave across forests and glide over rivers to unlock new abilities as you explore a vast, peaceful world. Use the ancient power of the Windfolk's enchanted capes to hone your skills, take on challenges and fly through obstacle courses that will make your heart soar. Explore an expansive island in this open-world adventure inspired by wingsuit flying. Features: • Flying at your fingertips: Inspired by the real-world sport of wingsuit flying, the position of Laya's arms change the shape of her cape just like a bird's wings. Move your thumbs independently or together to steer, boost, rise and dive using intuitive controls. • Endless exploration: Cut through the air in high-speed races and try not to crash as you carefully maneuver through challenging obstacle courses. If you're in the mood for a relaxing adventure, simply enjoy the beauty of the island and fly without a goal. • Complete challenges, upgrade your skills: This game is filled with more than 50 exciting missions from many characters, over 40 challenge levels and more than 100 collectables to keep you flying. Unlock capes and charms to help boost your abilities. • High risk, high reward: Power your flight by flying boldly. Fly close to everything — from hot air balloons to snowy slopes. This will allow you to absorb the island's energy and keep flying fast. If you feel a drop in energy, simply dip low and close to your environment to collect sparks and boost. • Find your own way to fly: Discover a unique set of flying abilities as you unlock enchanted capes and charms on your journey. Try out different equipment combinations to increase boost speeds, conserve energy and improve maneuverability. • Get lost in beautiful horizons: From the winding rivers of the Highlands to the towering rock formations of Stone Forest, each patch of terrain offers a distinct flying experience. Weave through narrow caves filled with ancient ruins, skim over massive waves, dodge raging geysers and so much more. • Meet interactive characters: An eclectic group of people, the Windfolk are as diverse as the land they live on, which makes meeting them as interesting as discovering the island itself. • Exclusive music and calming design: Original music and handcrafted audio welcome you into the world of the Windfolk. Adaptive audio matches the movement and intensity of your flying for a totally immersive experience. Enjoy an orchestral score that provides the perfect ambience to your flight and environment. • An improved gamepad experience: We’ve added gamepad support to most menus. Settings and full map control coming soon. - Created by Snowman.

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Laya's Horizon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Laya's Horizon at Free against Stardash's $1.99. Laya's Horizon also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (188 vs 24). Stardash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On 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

Laya's Horizon is free to download; Stardash costs $1.99 up front. Laya's Horizon sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per month. Stardash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Laya's Horizon holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Laya's Horizon has 188 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 77% of Laya's Horizon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Laya's Horizon every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Stardash versus Laya's Horizon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashLaya's Horizon
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.5 (188 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews77.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24188 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB560 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerNetflix, Inc.

Customer experience

Stardash

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

Laya's Horizon

All ratings188 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews212 reviews
Positive77.4%
Neutral7.5%
Negative15.1%

User reviews

Stardash

From 24 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Laya's Horizon

From 188 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Immersive and beautiful game
  • 👍 Relaxing and calming gameplay
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and sound design
  • 👍 Addictive and engaging experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Disappearing dashwings bug
  • 🔧 Controls can be difficult to master
  • 🔒 Requires Netflix subscription to play

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

Laya's Horizon

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Disappearing dashwings in Capital Cliffs
  • Challenges not completing properly
  • Game crashes when accessing photo album

Requested features

4 requests
  • Controller support
  • More character customization options
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Ability to mark visited locations on map

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Laya's Horizon

Subscriptions1
  • Netflix Standard Plan$19.991 Month

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Laya's Horizon free?
Laya's Horizon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or Laya's Horizon?
Laya's Horizon is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Laya's Horizon averages 4.5 from 188 ratings.
Do Stardash or Laya's Horizon have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Laya's Horizon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Laya's Horizon?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Laya's Horizon every 3 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Laya's Horizon on November 5, 2026.

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