Comparison

Stardash vs Donutello

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

Donutello

Features
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Get Ready to Roll with Donutello! Enter the whimsical world of Donutello, the donut with a hole lot of adventure! Join in on this hilarious 2D platformer that will have you craving both laughter and donuts. BOUNCE, FLIP, and SPRINKLE through WACKY WORLDS Assist Donutello as he navigates through a spectrum of sidesplitting levels, each with its own unique theme and zany adversaries. From the murky sewers to the echoing caves, the cosmic void of space, and the enchanting forest, you'll leap, squish, and chuckle your way to victory. Remember, in this world, jumping is your most potent weapon! COLLECT NEW DONUTS & HATS GALORE! Donutello's not alone in this sugary escapade. Gather a crew of delectable donut pals, each with unique flavors and styles. And to top it off, deck Donutello out in a wild assortment of hats - because a donut's gotta have style! Donutello is the perfect recipe for endless laughter and sweet satisfaction. Download now and embark on a donut-filled journey that'll have you grinning from ear to ear. Remember, when life hands you donuts, turn them into a hilarious, addictive game!

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Donutello4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Donutello at Free against Stardash's $1.99. Stardash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Donutello is free to download; Stardash costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Donutello every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Stardash versus Donutello: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashDonutello
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerPunkHive s.r.o.

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

Donutello

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

Donutello

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Donutello free?
Donutello is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stardash or Donutello have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Donutello shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Donutello?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Donutello every 3 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Donutello on October 7, 2026.

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