Comparison

Zombie Advancing vs StarrySky

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

Head to head
About

Zombie Advancing

Engage in a humorous tower defense game where brave vegetables fight off hordes of hungry zombies. Lead a squad of super-powered peppers through hundreds of levels, defending your garden from relentless invaders in this action-packed arcade experience.

Highlights
  • Vegetable vs. Zombie combat
  • Hundreds of levels
  • Diverse enemy types
  • Boss battles
  • Arcade-style gameplay
  • Comedic parody
Features
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Presenting Zombie Advancing - a game that turns the tables on traditional zombie-slaying adventures. While many addictive games are swarming with zombies, we've cooked up a fresh and thrilling twist filled with veggie-fueled action! Prepare for an epic journey featuring courageous vegetables as they stand against hungry zombies! In this comedic spin on classic gaming clichés, you'll encounter a charming cast of peaceful veggies enjoying their tranquil lives. From lively peppers to robust pumpkins, these vibrant characters are about to confront their biggest challenge yet: relentless zombies craving their precious seeds! Instead of lounging around like couch potatoes, it's time to dive into heart-pounding shooting action! Blast, defend, and charge your way to triumph against adversaries like Zomboleon and Dyson. With the aid of our fiery veggie squad, including the spiciest peppers in town, you'll send those monsters packing in no time! It's easy to grasp but impossible to tear away from. Safeguard your veggie garden until every zombie meets their match! Prepare for the next level of addictive gaming - a witty, veggie-centric arcade extravaganza! Zombies, vegetables, and even birds clash in this legendary showdown. Lead a team of 7 Superbad peppers against 25 varieties of enemies, each more grotesque than the last. Embark on an adventure through 3 distinct locations spanning 135 levels of exhilarating gameplay. Experience dynamic yet simple gameplay mechanics. Face off against bonuses and bosses for an extra dose of arcade-style thrill. Immerse yourself in a sharp parody of the most beloved free games - all handpicked just for you, and all for free! Let the excitement begin! Hey, Zombies! You'd best retreat to your graves, or prepare for an unpleasant surprise where the sun doesn't shine!

About

StarrySky

Pilot a customizable spaceship through a corrupted galaxy, engaging in fast-paced aerial combat. Explore planets, battle alien forces, and upgrade your vessel with unique weapons and companions. Experience a classic shoot 'em up with modern graphics and engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Explore corrupted planets
  • Engage in passionate combat
  • Customize airships with unique skills
  • Choose from distinctive weapons
  • Team up with companions
  • Stunning graphics and music
  • Multiple game modes (Campaign, Endless)
Features
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Soar through the cosmos, engage in thrilling battles, and uncover hidden treasures! Embark on an adventure exploring planets tainted by alien corruption. Speed up, spread your wings, and dive into passionate combat. This game builds upon the classic shoot 'em up framework, incorporating the best features of traditional games while introducing a brand-new gameplay system. With stunning graphics and an engaging storyline, you'll be hooked from the start. Each time you board a new ship, you'll have a variety of airships to choose from, each with its own unique skills, ensuring a fresh experience: new characters and distinctive weapons! Throughout this grand adventure, two companions will join you as your comrades. Explore and conquer new territories awaiting your challenge in the vast galaxy. Fail or be defeated – the choice is yours! Sky Soarer Features: Stunning graphics and incredible music Smooth gameplay on all devices Multiple game modes: Campaign, Endless Intense boss battles every three levels How to play: Touch the screen to control your spaceship Upgrade your ship and power core

Screenshots

Zombie Advancing4 screens
StarrySky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zombie Advancing at 5.0 against StarrySky's 4.4. Zombie Advancing also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). StarrySky's advantage is ratings volume (221 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Zombie Advancing sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and StarrySky sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zombie Advancing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarrySky has 221 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 99% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zombie Advancing ships an update every 6 months, StarrySky every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zombie Advancing versus StarrySky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZombie AdvancingStarrySky
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better4.4 (221 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better99.5% of reviews
Number of ratings5221 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB135 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperHIGHLY INFORMED LLCBOTANIKO GROUP LLC

Customer experience

Zombie Advancing

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StarrySky

All ratings252 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.4%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews196 reviews
Positive99.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.5%

Bugs and requests

Zombie Advancing

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

StarrySky

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Bugs in the game

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Zombie Advancing

One-time10
  • Handful of medals$4.99
  • Gem Pack 1$5.00
  • Gem Pack 5$5.00
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  • Gem Pack 2$10.00
  • Loads of medals$14.99
  • Gem Pack 6$15.00
  • Gem Pack 3$30.00
  • Box of medals$49.99
  • Gem Pack 4$50.00
  • Gem Pack 7$50.00
6 purchases

StarrySky

One-time6
  • A few gemstones$1.99
  • A pile of gemstones$4.99
  • A box of gemstones$9.99
Show 3 more
  • A large box of gemstones$29.99
  • A treasury gemstone$49.99
  • Feitian Treasure Chest Gem$99.99

Questions

Is Zombie Advancing free?
Zombie Advancing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarrySky free?
StarrySky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zombie Advancing or StarrySky?
Zombie Advancing is rated higher. Zombie Advancing averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while StarrySky averages 4.4 from 221 ratings.
Do Zombie Advancing or StarrySky have ads?
Both Zombie Advancing and StarrySky show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zombie Advancing or StarrySky?
Zombie Advancing ships an update every 6 months, and StarrySky every 13 months. Most recently, Zombie Advancing was updated on October 30, 2026 and StarrySky on November 4, 2026.

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