Comparison

Game Studio Manager vs StarBurst Incremental

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

Head to head
About

Game Studio Manager

Features
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Welcome to Game Studio Manager! In this idle game, you become the game developer of your dreams. Create amazing games by choosing from: - A variety of genres and subgenres - Different platforms - Innovative technologies Customize your game by focusing on story, graphics, or gameplay. Release your game and receive feedback from players. Main Features: - Research new technologies, platforms, and subgenres to expand your combinations. - Complete side activities to increase your financial gain. - Manage researches, game development, and activities simultaneously. The future of your game studio is in your hands! Make wise decisions to avoid bankruptcy and take your company to the top.

About

StarBurst Incremental

Engage in a fast-paced, space-themed incremental game where you grow your star, trigger powerful bursts, and ascend through multiple prestige layers. Make impactful decisions with new currencies and upgrade trees to achieve cosmic growth.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced incremental gameplay
  • Idle progression and automation
  • Deep prestige system with multiple layers
  • Strategic upgrade paths and choices
  • Cloud saves
  • Multiple playstyles
Features
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StarBurst Incremental is a perfectly designed incremental that will consume your life for the next few weeks. Warning: once it clicks you will be hooked. Key Features: - Tutorials to get you started. - Game plays itself when it's open. You idle, upgrade and prestige. - 6 layers to discover, and a new game+ feature. - 24 Challenges spread out over 3 layers. - Automate old layers. - Play it for free, no forced ads. Incremental games are games where you collect resources and use them to fuel exponential growth. You often reset your progress for stronger multipliers so you can go even higher. On top of this you will have strategic upgrades, optimization, and challenges that test your understanding of the game. It is progress focused gameplay in its purest form.

Screenshots

Game Studio Manager4 screens
StarBurst Incremental4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StarBurst Incremental at every 5 days against Game Studio Manager's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Game Studio Manager sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and StarBurst Incremental sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Game Studio Manager ships an update every 3 months, StarBurst Incremental every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Game Studio Manager versus StarBurst Incremental: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGame Studio ManagerStarBurst Incremental
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (67 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—67 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOverdrive Desenvolvimento de Softwares e Consultoria em Informatica LTDAYorick Bolster

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Game Studio Manager

One-time1
  • Remove mandatory ads$2.99
5 purchases

StarBurst Incremental

One-time5
  • Unlock all skins$1.99
  • Increase max offline time$1.99
  • Time Bank Time Small$1.99
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  • Time Bank Time Large$4.99
  • Instant ad reward$5.99

Questions

Is Game Studio Manager free?
Game Studio Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarBurst Incremental free?
StarBurst Incremental is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Game Studio Manager or StarBurst Incremental have ads?
Both Game Studio Manager and StarBurst Incremental show ads.
Which is updated more often, Game Studio Manager or StarBurst Incremental?
Game Studio Manager ships an update every 3 months, and StarBurst Incremental every 5 days. Most recently, Game Studio Manager was updated on October 21, 2026 and StarBurst Incremental on October 7, 2026.

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