Comparison

Stardash vs Retro Driving

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

Retro Driving

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Retro Driving4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stardash versus Retro Driving: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashRetro Driving
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerRalf 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

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

None

Retro Driving

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retro Driving free?
Retro Driving is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Stardash or Retro Driving have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Retro Driving shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Retro Driving?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Retro Driving every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stardash was updated on October 23, 2026 and Retro Driving on October 5, 2026.

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