Comparison

hex_teroids vs DDStar

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

Head to head
About

hex_teroids

Pilot a spaceship to defend Earth from incoming asteroids in this retro-inspired rhythm-based action game. Experience authentic LCD graphics and engage in simple, yet challenging, gameplay. Enjoy the classic arcade feel with automatic shooting and screen-based rotation controls.

Highlights
  • Retro LCD graphics
  • Rhythm-based action
  • Space ship pilot gameplay
  • Automatic shooting
  • Screen button rotation
Features
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This project is a tribute to great portable LCD games of 80s The graphics are made absolutely honestly - as separate sectors of the display You are the space ship pilot and your mission is to defend Earth from a flow of asteroids Your ship shoots automatically when reloaded You can rotate ship with screen buttons Don't forget to enable sound & Enjoy! --- You can test a gameplay absolutely free with this link: https://play.unity.com/mg/other/hex_web_build

About

DDStar

Features
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In the endless battlefield of space, you have only one mission: Destroy as many enemies as you can within 30 seconds! This is a fast-paced 2D space shooter designed for players who love short, intense challenges and lightning-fast reflexes. Pilot your starfighter through a storm of lasers and enemy ships, collect energy, upgrade your weapons, and aim for the top of the leaderboard! Game Features 30-Second Challenge — Unleash your firepower in a short, action-packed burst. Perfect for quick play sessions anytime, anywhere. Smooth Controls — Simple swipe controls let you dodge and shoot seamlessly. Stunning Space Effects — Immerse yourself in a vibrant cosmic battlefield filled with dazzling explosions and visual effects. Global Leaderboard — Compete with players around the world to prove you’re the best pilot in the galaxy. Offline Play — No internet? No problem. Enjoy thrilling battles anytime in single-player mode.

Screenshots

hex_teroids3 screens
DDStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

hex_teroids and DDStar are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
hex_teroids versus DDStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterhex_teroidsDDStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIvan UspenskiyCHENGWEN WU

In-app purchases

None

hex_teroids

No in-app purchases

None

DDStar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is hex_teroids free?
hex_teroids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DDStar free?
DDStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do hex_teroids or DDStar have ads?
Neither hex_teroids nor DDStar shows ads.

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