Stardash vs Retro Driving
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Classic platformer gameplay
- Challenging levels
- Infinite lives
- Unlockable temple levels
- Flip-mode challenges
- Retro graphics
- Original chiptune soundtrack
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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
Retro Driving
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Floor it through neon-soaked highways in the ultimate 80s-style arcade racer! Dodge traffic, manage your battery, and chase high scores in Retro Driving — the retro racing game built for fast reflexes and one-more-run addiction. YOUR BATTERY IS TICKING Every second drains your charge a little faster, and the further you drive, the quicker it runs out. Grab charge pickups to stay alive — or watch your ride shut down mid-highway. How far can you push it? A GARAGE FULL OF PERSONALITY From sleek sports cars to heavy-duty retro trucks, unlock and drive a growing collection of vehicles — each with its own look, feel, and color variant. COLLECT COINS, CHASE HIGH SCORES Snag coin pickups as you drive — Bitcoin (50 pts), Ethereum (25 pts), Ripple (10 pts) — to boost your score and unlock new cars in the garage. (These are cosmetic in-game point labels only — see note below.) UNLOCK ACHIEVEMENTS Track your progress across dozens of achievements, from perfect dodges to marathon drives, and earn rewards as you go. A LIVING, CHANGING ROAD Six full synthwave tracks rotate as you play, so the soundtrack never gets old — and every so often the sky shifts with a passing rain shower or a burst of sunshine, keeping every run a little different. PLAY YOUR WAY • Tilt to steer or tap to dodge — pick your control style • Smooth 60fps neon visuals on iPhone and iPad • Perfect for a quick session or a long high-score run COMPETE ON GAME CENTER Climb the global leaderboard and see how your best run stacks up against the world. WHY PLAYERS KEEP COMING BACK • Addictive "just one more run" arcade gameplay • Gorgeous retro-futuristic visuals and tight controls • Rising difficulty that always keeps you on edge • No ads, no in-app purchases — just get in and drive • Simple, clean, family-friendly fun for all ages COMING SOON New race environments are already in the works — this is just the start of the ride. Note: In-game pickups named "Ripple," "Ethereum," and "Bitcoin" are cosmetic point labels only and do not involve real cryptocurrency. Coins are an in-game virtual currency earned by playing, spendable only on unlocking cars — they have no real-world value, cannot be purchased, and cannot be cashed out.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Retro Driving at Free against Stardash's $1.99. Stardash's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, 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
Retro Driving is free to download; Stardash costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Retro Driving every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stardash | Retro Driving |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pascal Bestebroer | Ralf Eisenreich |
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
Retro Driving
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Stardash
No in-app purchases
Retro Driving
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Stardash free?
Is Retro Driving free?
Do Stardash or Retro Driving have ads?
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Retro Driving?
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