Comparison

Star Thief vs Downhill Dash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Star Thief

Embark on an interstellar adventure across five unique worlds with over 70 levels. Challenge yourself with daily endless modes or a New Game+ after completion. Compete globally on leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • 70+ levels
  • Five unique worlds
  • Daily Rush mode
  • New Game+
  • Global online leaderboards
  • Game Center achievements
  • iCloud game saves
Features
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Highlights • 70+ levels and five unique worlds • Daily Rush and New Game+ modes • Global online leaderboards • Game Center achievements • ProMotion support for 120Hz devices • Supports all native device resolutions • iCloud game saves • Home screen quick actions • Free content updates • No ads, notifications or in-app purchases! Daily Rush mode is an all-new endless challenge mode set in a unique, procedurally generated level that changes every day at midnight. New Game+ unlocks after completing the game and adds a challenging new twist. To enable cloud saves go to Settings → iCloud → iCloud Drive → Sign in with Game Center. Reviews • Gamezebo (5 out of 5) • Apple 'N' Apps (4 out of 5) • AppAdvice (4 out of 5) • Pocket Gamer (8 out of 10) Star Thief is available exclusively for iPhone and iPad. Available on the App Store since 2012.

About

Downhill Dash

Features
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Downhill Racing Game – High Speed Car Racing Adventure Experience a thrilling downhill car racing game packed with high-speed action, sharp turns, and precision driving. If you enjoy car racing, hill racing, and offline challenges, this game is designed for you. Race downhill at full throttle across dangerous slopes, tight corners, and dynamic tracks that test your reflexes and driving skills. Master every descent and improve your racing performance. Why You’ll Love This Game • Intense downhill racing gameplay • Smooth and responsive driving controls • Challenging hill tracks and steep mountain roads • Car upgrades and performance improvements • Beautiful 3D environments • Optimized for smooth gameplay on most iOS devices • Play offline – no internet required Push your limits in this racing experience where speed and control matter most. Drift through sharp turns, accelerate on steep downhill tracks, and improve your timing to achieve better results. Each level increases in difficulty, making it suitable for both casual players and racing enthusiasts. Key Features • High-speed downhill racing • Realistic car handling physics • Multiple challenging levels • Upgrade system to improve performance • Smooth and optimized gameplay • Free offline racing game Compete for the fastest time, master every track, and enjoy a downhill racing experience built for mobile. Download now and start racing!

Screenshots

Star Thief4 screens
Downhill Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star Thief at none against Downhill Dash's 1. Downhill Dash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Downhill Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Thief asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, Downhill Dash every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Star Thief versus Downhill Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStar ThiefDownhill Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB513 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul EwersFrancesco Corridoni

Bugs and requests

Star Thief

Requested features

6 requests
  • More levels
  • Updates
  • New worlds
  • Sequels or packs
  • Game Center leaderboards
Show 1 more
  • Russian translation

Downhill Dash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Star Thief

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Downhill Dash

One-time1
  • Remove ADS$2.99

Questions

Is Star Thief free?
Star Thief is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Downhill Dash free?
Downhill Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Star Thief or Downhill Dash have ads?
Neither Star Thief nor Downhill Dash shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star Thief or Downhill Dash?
Star Thief ships an update every 9 months, and Downhill Dash every 3 months. Most recently, Star Thief was updated on October 24, 2026 and Downhill Dash on October 25, 2026.

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