Comparison

Stardash vs Azarashi

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

Azarashi

A cute and challenging reflex game where players must tap to prevent seal keychains from dropping. Timing is crucial; stopping them too early or too late leads to negative consequences. Enjoy instantly accessible and fun gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tap to stop falling seals
  • Challenging reflex gameplay
  • Cute seal keychain characters
  • Instantly accessible fun
  • Timing-based challenges
Features
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Save our seals! A adorably cute game that will challenge your reflexes and keep you coming back. Use your lightning-fast fingers to stop one of three seal keychains from dropping--BUT don't stop them too soon or bad things will happen! Azarashi features instantly accessible gameplay that's fun.

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Azarashi3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Azarashi at 4.8 against Stardash's 3.9. Azarashi also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 69%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Stardash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 42 months). On ratings volume, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Azarashi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 88% of Azarashi's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Azarashi every 42 months. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Stardash versus Azarashi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashAzarashi
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.8 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2430 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 42 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.07.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB1 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerAMAYA DAISUKE

Customer experience

Stardash

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

Azarashi

All ratings30 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral3.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative6.9%

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

Azarashi

From 30 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Cute and charming art style
  • 🎶 Pleasant and fitting music
  • 🎮 Simple yet addictive gameplay
  • ⏱️ Short, bite-sized play sessions
  • 🎁 Rewarding unlockables and collectibles

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Too short for some
  • 💸 Some feel it's overpriced for content
  • 🤷 Limited content
  • 🔄 Repetitive for some players
  • 📱 Older iOS versions caused issues

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

Azarashi

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 🐛 Game not launching on iOS 11
  • 🐛 Unresponsive or fiddly tap controls
  • 🐛 Keychains falling in animation despite being collected
  • 🐛 Game locked in landscape mode

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more songs or variations
  • Port other games (e.g., Mac UFO)
  • Add Game Center integration for leaderboards
  • Allow selection of favorite keychains to show
  • Add quick restart function
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  • Allow screen rotation to have home button on the right
  • Add more content/features in future updates

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

Azarashi

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Azarashi free?
Azarashi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or Azarashi?
Azarashi is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Azarashi averages 4.8 from 30 ratings.
Do Stardash or Azarashi have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Azarashi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Azarashi?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Azarashi every 42 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Azarashi on October 23, 2026.

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