Comparison

Stardash vs Simpler Times Wallpapers

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

Simpler Times Wallpapers

Transform your iPhone lock screen into a retro iPod with a variety of classic models and colors. Customize your wallpaper with over 200 retro stickers to match your personal style.

Highlights
  • Classic iPod models for iPhone lock screen
  • 15 iPod models and colors
  • Over 200 retro stickers
  • Customizable wallpaper creation
  • Nostalgic aesthetic
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Immerse yourself in nostalgia with beautifully crafted wallpapers for your iPhone. - Turn your iPhone lock screen into your favorite iPod - from the OG to the Classic, every iPod from 2001 to 2007, and more coming soon. - With 15 iPods models and colors to choose from and over 200 retro stickers, create the perfect wallpaper to match your personal aesthetic. Get the app now and let the magic begin!

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Simpler Times Wallpapers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stardash at 69% against Simpler Times Wallpapers's 0%. Stardash also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Simpler Times Wallpapers's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads and in-app purchases 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

Simpler Times Wallpapers 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, Simpler Times Wallpapers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stardash versus Simpler Times Wallpapers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashSimpler Times Wallpapers
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerSignworth

Customer experience

Stardash

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

Simpler Times Wallpapers

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Simpler Times Wallpapers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

Simpler Times Wallpapers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simpler Times Wallpapers free?
Simpler Times Wallpapers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stardash or Simpler Times Wallpapers have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Simpler Times Wallpapers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Simpler Times Wallpapers?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Simpler Times Wallpapers every 4 days. Most recently, Stardash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Simpler Times Wallpapers on October 24, 2026.

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