# StarrySky vs Arcade Games

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarrySky at 99% against Arcade Games's 0%. Arcade Games's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarrySky sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Arcade Games sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arcade Games holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 221 and 151 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 99% of StarrySky's written reviews are positive against 0% of Arcade Games's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

StarrySky ships an update every 13 months, Arcade Games every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarrySky | Arcade Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starryskyflamesofwar/id6553983333/reviews) | **[4.7 (151 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 151 |
| Positive reviews | **99.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 135 MB | 158 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) | [Nikita Bohara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1829435045) |

## 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


### Arcade Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcade-games-arcq/id6751946801)

Relive the golden age of gaming with a collection of 9 legendary retro arcade classics. Enjoy pixel-perfect fun offline, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for casual play or chasing high scores with nostalgic sound effects and haptic feedback.

**Highlights:** 9 legendary retro arcade classics, Offline gameplay, Immersive gameplay with retro sound and haptic feedback, In-game instructions, Nostalgic arcade-inspired interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARCQ Lifetime Pro | $0.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Plus Lifetime Plan | $1.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ lifetime Advance Plan | $6.99 | one-time |
| ARCQ Lifetime Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarrySky free?

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

### Is Arcade Games free?

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

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

Arcade Games is rated higher. StarrySky averages 4.4 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while Arcade Games averages 4.7 from 151 ratings.

### Do StarrySky or Arcade Games have ads?

Both StarrySky and Arcade Games show ads.

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

StarrySky ships an update every 13 months, and Arcade Games every 5 weeks. Most recently, StarrySky was updated on November 4, 2026 and Arcade Games on November 5, 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.*