# Stardash vs Laya's Horizon

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stardash | Laya's Horizon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews) | **[4.5 (188 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layas-horizon/id1615116545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **188** |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 46 MB | 560 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Netflix, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363590054) |

## 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


### Laya's Horizon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/layas-horizon/id1615116545)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Netflix Standard Plan | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing dashwings in Capital Cliffs
- Challenges not completing properly
- Game crashes when accessing photo album

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- More character customization options
- Multiplayer mode
- Ability to mark visited locations on map


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*