# Phase Star vs My Bad

The clearest difference is rating: My Bad at 4.9 against Phase Star's 2.3. My Bad also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 10). Phase Star's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Bad sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Phase Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Bad holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Bad has 2.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Phase Star's written reviews are positive against 25% of My Bad's.

Phase Star ships an update every 9 months, My Bad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phase Star | My Bad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-star/id6446647021/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **2.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **25.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 111 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rootcraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370994577) | [FunCraft, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1482426779) |

## What reviewers say

### Phase Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phase-star/id6446647021)

A relaxing card game where players match cards by color and number to complete phases. It features mind-blowing levels and a minimalistic visual design. No internet connection is required to play.

**Highlights:** Mind-blowing levels, Minimalistic visual design, Astonishing animation, No internet connection required, Free to play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### My Bad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-bad/id6744242078)

Engage in fast-paced, head-to-head board game duels. Outplay opponents with strategic moves, bumps, and slides. Compete online, climb leagues, and unlock rewards in this classic game with a competitive twist.

**Highlights:** 1v1 Online PvP Battles, Leagues & Leaderboards, WinStreak Bonuses, Journey Mode, Achievements, Custom Pawns & Skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| A Few Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| A Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| A Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| A Jar of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| A Bucket of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐️ Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to pick up and play
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many intrusive ads
- 🛑 Ads blocking progress

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on older devices
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Offline play option
- More game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Phase Star free?

Phase Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Bad free?

My Bad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Phase Star or My Bad?

My Bad is rated higher. Phase Star averages 2.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while My Bad averages 4.9 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do Phase Star or My Bad have ads?

Both Phase Star and My Bad show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Phase Star or My Bad?

Phase Star ships an update every 9 months, and My Bad every 2 weeks. Most recently, Phase Star was updated on October 24, 2026 and My Bad on October 24, 2026.

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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.*