# DODONPACHI MAXIMUM vs TWINKLE STAR SPRITES

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM at 72% against TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's 0%. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM also leads on ratings volume (53 vs 5). TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99 and TWINKLE STAR SPRITES $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DODONPACHI MAXIMUM has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of DODONPACHI MAXIMUM's written reviews are positive against 0% of TWINKLE STAR SPRITES's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | DODONPACHI MAXIMUM | TWINKLE STAR SPRITES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-maximum/id559748568/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkle-star-sprites/id1613296435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **72.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 393 MB | 170 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CAVE CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/363969664) | [SNK CORPORATION](https://appshunter.io/developer/343539874) |

## What reviewers say

### DODONPACHI MAXIMUM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dodonpachi-maximum/id559748568)

Experience intense bullet-hell action with this mobile shooter. Navigate through overwhelming enemy fire with intuitive one-finger controls. Features include multiple difficulty modes and a remixed soundtrack.

**Highlights:** One-finger controls, Bullet-hell gameplay, Easy and Normal modes, Remixed soundtrack, Combo system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Classic bullet hell gameplay
- 👍 Smooth controls on touchscreens
- 🎶 Engaging music and sound design
- 🕹️ Challenging difficulty for experts
- 👶 Beginner-friendly options available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen glitches/bugs on newer iOS
- 📉 Graphics can be repetitive/plain
- ⚠️ Some users find it too difficult
- 💸 High price point for some
- 🕹️ Control issues on certain devices

**Reported bugs**

- Screen glitches after iOS updates (especially iOS 18)
- Graphics breaking/rendering issues
- Game Center achievements not unlocking
- Screen shifted upwards, making parts inaccessible
- Game not displaying correctly on iPad Mini 2024

**Requested features**

- Adjustable screen size
- Option to disable letterboxing
- More varied backgrounds
- Improved Game Center integration/achievements
- Support for older devices/iOS versions


### TWINKLE STAR SPRITES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twinkle-star-sprites/id1613296435)

Experience a classic competitive shooting game from 1996, now on modern devices. Utilize unique attack mechanics and enjoy online ranking modes. Customize your gameplay with quick saves and virtual pad options.

**Highlights:** Competitive shooting gameplay, Chain Explosions, Power Shots, Bombs, Online ranking modes, Quick save/load functionality, Virtual pad customization, Reproducible NEOGEO difficulty and look

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DODONPACHI MAXIMUM free?

DODONPACHI MAXIMUM costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TWINKLE STAR SPRITES free?

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or TWINKLE STAR SPRITES?

TWINKLE STAR SPRITES is rated higher. DODONPACHI MAXIMUM averages 4.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while TWINKLE STAR SPRITES averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do DODONPACHI MAXIMUM or TWINKLE STAR SPRITES have ads?

Neither DODONPACHI MAXIMUM nor TWINKLE STAR SPRITES 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.*