Comparison

Starzap vs Pulse Loop

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

Head to head
About

Starzap

Features
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Starzap is a fast-paced reflex game where every tap counts! Tap the yellow stars as fast as you can — but watch out for red stars that reset your combo and cost you points. Collect hearts to survive, freeze icons to breathe, and power up with speed boosts. FEATURES • Combo multiplier up to x5 — chain yellow stars to multiply your score • Level system — earn points to level up and increase the speed • Game Center leaderboard — compete with players worldwide • Daily streak — play every day to build your streak • Freeze, speed boost, mini stars and more power-ups • 3 lives — collect hearts to stay alive longer How far can you go before the stars outrun you?

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Pulse Loop

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ONE MORE CATCH. ONE BIGGER COMBO. The screen fills up. The pace climbs. Your next catch could be your biggest. Pulse Loop: Aura Orbs is a fast-paced neon arcade game where your lasso turns waves of orbs into explosive combos. Catch multiple orbs in one sweep, build your score, and push through the rush to face the boss. Simple to start. Hard to call it a night. CATCH BIG. SCORE BIGGER. Why settle for one orb? Line up your lasso and catch several at once. Stack combos and watch the screen erupt in neon. KEEP UP WITH THE CHAOS. Start smooth. Then the orbs come faster and the screen gets crowded. Stay sharp as each level turns up the pressure. TAKE DOWN THE BOSS. Fill the bar. Face the boss. Land perfect hits to shrink it down and clear your way to the next level. MAKE THE GLOW YOURS. Unlock characters and aura packs, and put power-ups to work as you chase bigger catches. QUICK BREAK. BIG COMBOS. Short levels make it easy to squeeze in a round. Rising intensity gives you a reason to come back for another. • Smooth lasso-catching action • Multi-catch combos and explosive visual effects • Increasing speed and intensity • Boss battles with perfect-hit takedowns • Power-ups, unlockable characters, and aura packs • Optional ad-removal purchase Catch the rush. Chase the perfect combo. How many can you catch in one sweep?

Screenshots

Starzap4 screens
Pulse Loop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starzap at none against Pulse Loop's 5. Starzap also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pulse Loop's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pulse Loop sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Starzap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starzap ships an update weekly, Pulse Loop fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Starzap versus Pulse Loop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarzapPulse Loop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAMIT UMUT OZBEKTalha Tosya

In-app purchases

None

Starzap

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pulse Loop

One-time5
  • 500 Aura Orbs$0.99
  • 2000 Aura Orbs$2.99
  • Remove Ads Lifetime$5.99
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  • 5250 Aura Orbs$6.99
  • 13.000 Aura Orbs$14.99

Questions

Is Starzap free?
Starzap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pulse Loop free?
Pulse Loop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Starzap or Pulse Loop have ads?
Pulse Loop shows ads; Starzap does not.
Which is updated more often, Starzap or Pulse Loop?
Starzap ships an update weekly, and Pulse Loop fortnightly. Most recently, Starzap was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pulse Loop on October 24, 2026.

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