Comparison

Starry Shot vs AFTERARC

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

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Starry Shot

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In the depths of space, the unexpected awaits... "Starry Shot" is a retro-style shooting game where players navigate through a space filled with overflowing stars. By collecting items and choosing weapons, players can defeat powerful enemies.

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AFTERARC

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Sweep the crescent paddle, catch the return, and build something different every run. Mix your powers, outsmart bosses with changing attacks, and adapt to portals, lift pads, and timed hazards. Steer a crescent paddle with a swipe, tap to launch, and use precision and reflexes to catch each returning ball at the angle you want. Read each bounce in an orbital arena, break crystal targets, then choose upgrades that change the route, rhythm, and risk. โ€ข AIM EACH RETURN โ€” Catch near the center for a straighter shot; catch near the edge to bend it. โ€ข BUILD COMBOS โ€” Draft upgrades that widen the paddle, add balls, slow the action, or strengthen Blast. Stack choices into a build that changes how you play. โ€ข FIRE BLAST โ€” When charged, double-tap the arena to burst targets near the ball. โ€ข READ THE ROOM โ€” Banks, portals, lift pads, moving formations, rotating tables, and inner paddles alter the next path. โ€ข OUTPLAY THE BOSSES โ€” Spot the weak point, time your return, and adapt when the attacks change. The Journal records discoveries and opens focused practice. Replay a run code with a different build, play the daily run, or unlock challenge rules after your first wave-10 clear. Standard and Relaxed modes let you set the pace. The core game works offline. After wave 10, the run can continue through endless waves. Once per run, one optional rewarded recovery lets you choose Continue or, when available, Rewind; the one-time Remove Ads purchase makes your chosen recovery ad-free. Music and effects have separate controls.

Screenshots

Starry Shot4 screens
AFTERARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starry Shot at none against AFTERARC's 1. Starry Shot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. AFTERARC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Starry Shot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 2 level
Starry Shot versus AFTERARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarry ShotAFTERARC
PriceFreeFree
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size116 MB13 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperChihiro TakahashiPranav Garg

In-app purchases

None

Starry Shot

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AFTERARC

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99

Questions

Is Starry Shot free?
Starry Shot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AFTERARC free?
AFTERARC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Starry Shot or AFTERARC have ads?
AFTERARC shows ads; Starry Shot does not.

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