# StarrySky vs AR Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarrySky at 99% against AR Games's 0%. StarrySky also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (221 vs 1). AR Games's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 13 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarrySky sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and AR Games sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarrySky holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StarrySky has 221 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 99% of StarrySky's written reviews are positive against 0% of AR Games's.

StarrySky ships an update every 13 months, AR Games monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarrySky | AR Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starryskyflamesofwar/id6553983333/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-games-arq/id6746533458/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **99.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 267 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [BOTANIKO GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743914118) | [No WiFi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762597749) |

## What reviewers say

### StarrySky

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starryskyflamesofwar/id6553983333)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A few gemstones | $1.99 | one-time |
| A pile of gemstones | $4.99 | one-time |
| A box of gemstones | $9.99 | one-time |
| A large box of gemstones | $29.99 | one-time |
| A treasury gemstone | $49.99 | one-time |
| Feitian Treasure Chest Gem | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connecting with Others is Easy
- 👍 Easy Navigation
- 👍 Clear and High-Quality Audio
- 👍 Effective Updates
- 👍 Well-Designed Controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs in the game

**Reported bugs**

- Bugs in the game

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### AR Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ar-games-arq/id6746533458)

Experience immersive augmented reality gaming with a collection of 9 action-packed titles. Utilize face and ground tracking to transform your surroundings into a dynamic playground for quick fun or extended play sessions.

**Highlights:** 9 addictive AR games, Face tracking technology, Ground tracking technology, No special equipment needed, Easy-to-play mechanics, Suitable for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARQ Pro Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARQ Pro Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARQ Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| ARQ Pro Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |
| ARQ Pro Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarrySky free?

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

### Is AR Games free?

AR Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, StarrySky or AR Games?

StarrySky is rated higher. StarrySky averages 4.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while AR Games averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do StarrySky or AR Games have ads?

Both StarrySky and AR Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, StarrySky or AR Games?

StarrySky ships an update every 13 months, and AR Games monthly. Most recently, StarrySky was updated on October 21, 2026 and AR Games 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.*