# Stardash vs Super Meat Boy Forever

Stardash and Super Meat Boy Forever both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 57% of Super Meat Boy Forever's. Stardash also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.0). Super Meat Boy Forever's advantage is ratings volume (227 vs 24) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Stardash costs $1.99 and Super Meat Boy Forever $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.9 for Stardash against 3.9 for Super Meat Boy Forever. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Meat Boy Forever has 227 ratings behind it against 24, 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 57% of Super Meat Boy Forever's.

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stardash | Super Meat Boy Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews)** | [3.9 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **227** |
| Positive reviews | **69.4% of reviews** | 56.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#68** |
| Size | 46 MB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Headup GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/503190235) |

## What reviewers say

### Stardash

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

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

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


### Super Meat Boy Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-meat-boy-forever/id1617800007)

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Embark on a brutal platforming adventure to rescue your kidnapped baby. Run, jump, punch, and slide through thousands of randomly generated levels. Experience a compelling story with animated cutscenes and unlock new characters.

**Highlights:** Thousands of randomly generated levels, Run, jump, punch, and slide mechanics, Unlockable characters, Boss fights, Animated cutscenes, Secret locations

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun, challenging gameplay
- 👍 Great mobile port of the franchise
- 💡 Randomly generated levels add replayability
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs (invisible floors, missing textures)
- 🔍 Lack of save state/quick play functionality
- 🎮 Suboptimal touch controls compared to console
- 🤯 Extremely challenging, rage-inducing at times

**Reported bugs**

- Cutscene audio issues (playing in only one ear)
- Invisible floors/textures in certain levels
- Frequent crashes and performance issues
- Warp zone progression not tracking properly

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud/cross-device save sync
- Implement a 'quick restart' option
- Improve touch controls with customizable layout
- Include more content from the original Super Meat Boy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stardash free?

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

### Is Super Meat Boy Forever free?

Super Meat Boy Forever costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stardash or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Stardash is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Super Meat Boy Forever averages 3.9 from 227 ratings.

### Do Stardash or Super Meat Boy Forever have ads?

Neither Stardash nor Super Meat Boy Forever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stardash or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Super Meat Boy Forever every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stardash was updated on September 18, 2026 and Super Meat Boy Forever on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Stardash or Super Meat Boy Forever?

Stardash currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and Super Meat Boy Forever at #68. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*