Retro vs Stella Rush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Retro
Engage in an arcade-style space shooter with waves of enemies and challenging bosses. Unlock upgrades and master multiple unique ships with stunning pixel art and fast-paced gameplay. It's easy to learn but difficult to master.
- Arcade-style space shooter
- Battle waves of enemies
- Face epic bosses
- Unlock powerful upgrades
- Stunning pixel art
- Multiple unique ships
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Take command of your spaceship in this thrilling arcade-style space shooter! Battle waves of enemies, face epic bosses, and unlock powerful upgrades. Featuring stunning pixel art, fast-paced gameplay, and multiple unique ships to master, this game will keep you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of retro arcade games, it’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Can you dominate the galaxy and become the ultimate pilot? Download now and find out!
Stella Rush
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Take command of advanced combat drones in Stella Rush: Space War! Launch into the deep cosmos, navigate perilous asteroid fields, and unleash devastating firepower against relentless waves of alien enemies. Upgrade your drone's weapons, unlock powerful shields, and defeat massive alien bosses to save the galaxy. High-octane action, simple controls, and stunning space visuals await. Ready your drones for war!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Retro at none against Stella Rush's 10. Retro also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Stella Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Retro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Retro ships an update daily, Stella Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Retro | Stella Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 278 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Batuhan Yildirim | IGNITECORE PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
Retro
No in-app purchases
Stella Rush
- Newbie Pack$1.99
- Starter Pack$1.99
- Mantis beam pack$4.99
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- Booster bundle 1$4.99
- Booster 2$5.99
- Remove Ads$7.99
- Booster 3$9.99
- Booster bundle 2$9.99
- Thunder Spider Pack$19.99
- Booster bundle 3$19.99
