Comparison

ScrewBattle vs Star

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

Head to head
About

ScrewBattle

Features
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Screw it, power up, and unleash destruction! In Screw Hero, you don’t tap to fight — you twist! Charge your hero’s attacks by twisting screws as fast as you can. The more you twist, the stronger your strike. Skeletons won’t stand a chance! Features: Unique screw-twisting combat mechanics Fast-paced battles against hordes of skeleton enemies Unlockable heroes with powerful abilities Quick to learn, hard to master — perfect for short sessions Upgrade your hero and dominate the battlefield If you're looking for something fresh, fast, and finger-powered — Screw Hero is your next obsession.

About

Star

Engage in a retro arcade shooter experience defending the last outpost from alien invaders. Pilot your starship through intense waves of enemies, dodge fire, and unleash powerful weapons in a fight for galactic survival.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade action
  • Retro-modern design
  • Responsive mobile controls
  • Immersive sound effects
  • Leaderboard competition
Features
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Blast into an action-packed retro arcade adventure inspired by the classics — reimagined for a new generation. Command your starship against relentless waves of alien invaders, dodge incoming fire, and unleash powerful blasts as you fight to protect the final outpost in deep space. Features - Classic Arcade Action: Fast-paced gameplay with smooth controls and explosive visuals. - Retro-Modern Design: Pixel-inspired ships, glowing explosions take you back to the golden age of arcade shooters. - Responsive Controls: Seamless left, right, and fire buttons for perfect mobile play. - Immersive Sound FX: Authentic arcade-style effects — every laser, explosion, and saucer hum comes alive through your speakers. Can You Survive the Invasion? Collect points, climb the leaderboard, and prove your skill as the last defender of the stars. Every second counts in this battle for galactic survival.

Screenshots

ScrewBattle4 screens
Star2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Star at none against ScrewBattle's 3. ScrewBattle's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. ScrewBattle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Star asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScrewBattle versus Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrewBattleStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyDailyDaily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB8 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer德宝 衣Morgan Rai

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ScrewBattle

One-time3
  • 1,000 Gold Coins$0.99
  • 5,000 Gold Coins$2.99
  • 10,000 Gold Coins$4.99
None

Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ScrewBattle free?
ScrewBattle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Star free?
Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ScrewBattle or Star have ads?
Neither ScrewBattle nor Star shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScrewBattle or Star?
ScrewBattle ships an update daily, and Star daily. Most recently, ScrewBattle was updated on October 28, 2026 and Star on October 24, 2026.

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