# Stardash vs M.A.D. Cows

Stardash and M.A.D. Cows both sit at 3.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of M.A.D. Cows's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stardash's. Stardash's advantage is ratings volume (24 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Stardash costs $1.99 and M.A.D. Cows $1.99 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 4.0 for M.A.D. Cows. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stardash has 24 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of M.A.D. Cows's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stardash | M.A.D. Cows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stardash/id465071724/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-cows/id6449747313/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 46 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pascal Bestebroer](https://appshunter.io/developer/364591324) | [Cascadia Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311034757) |

## 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


### M.A.D. Cows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mad-cows/id6449747313)

Engage in a retro action platformer as militant cows seeking revenge on aliens. Mow down extraterrestrial foes, acquire powerful weaponry, and rescue various animal companions. The game offers controller support for an enhanced gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Retro action platformer gameplay, Militant cow protagonists, Alien combat, Weapon upgrades, Companion rescue missions, Controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stardash free?

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

### Is M.A.D. Cows free?

M.A.D. Cows costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stardash or M.A.D. Cows?

M.A.D. Cows is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while M.A.D. Cows averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Stardash or M.A.D. Cows have ads?

Neither Stardash nor M.A.D. Cows shows ads.

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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.*