Comparison

Stardash vs Rockabilly Beatdown

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

Rockabilly Beatdown

Engage in an endless punching gauntlet, surviving waves of enemies by thinking fast and hitting faster. Unlock new heroes, levels, and power-ups as you aim to become the ultimate brawler in this action-packed pixel art game.

Highlights
  • Endless enemy waves
  • Multiple playable heroes
  • Unlockable levels and costumes
  • Super move and power-ups
  • Pixel art graphics
  • Boss battles
Features
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Pick up your ticket to punch town, and don’t forget to pack your fists! Rockabilly Beatdown is an “endless puncher.” See how long you can survive a constant, ever growing stream of enemies by punching like your life depends on it - because it does! You’ve got to think fast and hit faster to last as long as you can. Every connected punch is the one that keeps you on your feet and only the best brawlers can brag about bringin' the boom... Will you go down in history as the one punch who pummeled them all? FEATURES: - Three heroes ready to throw down! Choose from Kimber Killjoy, Ace Knuckles, or Bruiser McFist! - Loads of endless enemies are out to get you, with bosses tossed in for double trouble! - All manner of crazy cool levels to punch your way through! - Every punch builds towards your super move: PUNCHTASTIC! - Punch tires to call in your ultimate HOTROD power up! - Keep an eye out for lifesaving pick-ups and enemies for special bonuses! - Tally up your totals and collect Fist Rewards after every game! - Super sweet pixel art to channel that classic arcade action feel! - Unlock costume colors and more special levels through gameplay! Load up, lock in, and get ready to work those guns - yer' gonna need ‘em to be the best! OPTIONAL IN-APP-PURCHASES: - Goldie Luxe Pack: Includes new hero Goldie Luxe with two levels: The Lumbearmill and Lumbermare with Lumbearjack enemies! - Jenna Von Jett Pack: Includes new hero Jenna Von Jett and two levels: Creepy Catacombs with Katacomb Krew enemies and Himalayan Hideaway with West Side Swamis enemies! - Kondo Kazuki Pack! Includes new hero Kondo Kazuki and two levels: Jigoku Station with Sinister Salarymen enemies and Bushido Bullet with Kawaii Killers enemies! - Werewolf Attack Pack: Monster skins for Ace Knucles and Manny Switchblade and a new level: Rooftop Rummage with Hockney Hoggers enemies. Also includes special Monster Hotrod! - In-App Purchases are for your enjoyment of new heroes and levels; core gameplay is not affected or enhanced.

Screenshots

Stardash4 screens
Rockabilly Beatdown4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rockabilly Beatdown at 4.8 against Stardash's 3.9. Rockabilly Beatdown also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 69%) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Stardash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ratings volume, ads, monetization model 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 Rockabilly Beatdown $0.99 up front. Rockabilly Beatdown sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Stardash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rockabilly Beatdown holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Stardash's written reviews are positive against 90% of Rockabilly Beatdown's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, Rockabilly Beatdown every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Stardash versus Rockabilly Beatdown: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStardashRockabilly Beatdown
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.9 (24 ratings)4.8 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.4% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB492 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPascal BestebroerRumblecade

Customer experience

Stardash

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

Rockabilly Beatdown

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Rockabilly Beatdown

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Stardash

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rockabilly Beatdown

One-time5
  • Monster Mash PackFree
  • Goldie Luxe Pack$0.99
  • Jenna Von Jett Pack$0.99
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  • Kondo Kazuki Pack$0.99
  • Werewolf Attack Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Stardash free?
Stardash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rockabilly Beatdown free?
Rockabilly Beatdown costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Stardash or Rockabilly Beatdown?
Rockabilly Beatdown is rated higher. Stardash averages 3.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Rockabilly Beatdown averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Stardash or Rockabilly Beatdown have ads?
Neither Stardash nor Rockabilly Beatdown shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stardash or Rockabilly Beatdown?
Stardash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Rockabilly Beatdown every 5 months. Most recently, Stardash was updated on November 1, 2026 and Rockabilly Beatdown on November 1, 2026.

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