Star vs Tyfu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Star
A fast-paced, one-touch arcade game where players dodge alien tentacles while navigating through space. Test your reflexes in an endless challenge and climb the global leaderboards. Unlock new character skins as you play.
- One-touch controls
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Endless space challenge
- Unlockable character skins
- Global leaderboard
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Blast through space. Dodge alien tentacles. Climb the global ranks. Star-Flip is a fast-paced, one-touch arcade game that’s easy to pick up — and tough to put down. Weave between stars, avoid deadly tentacles, and push your reflexes to the limit. One mistake ends it all. Simple one-tap controls Fast, high-intensity gameplay Endless space challenge Unlockable character skins Global leaderboard — see how you stack up Whether you’ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Star-Flip makes every moment count. Download now and see how far you can fly.
Tyfu
A minimalist, fast-paced tap game where players race to revive dead grass on a grid. Achieve high scores through speed and precision to climb the global leaderboard. Enjoy instant gameplay with responsive controls and satisfying visuals.
- Instant gameplay, no tutorials
- Global leaderboard competition
- Crisp, tactile visual design
- Responsive, lag-free controls
- Replayable time-based challenges
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Tyfu is a minimalist, fast-paced tap game where speed and precision are everything. Dead grass covers the grid — your job is to tap each tile and bring it back to life as quickly as possible. The faster you finish, the higher you climb on the global leaderboard. It’s simple to play, but mastering it takes serious reflexes. Features: Instant Gameplay: No tutorials, no fluff — just tap and go. Global Leaderboard: Compete for a top 10 spot and prove your speed. Clean Visuals: Crisp, tactile design with satisfying animations. Responsive Controls: Optimized for smooth, lag-free tapping. Replayable Challenges: Every round is a race against your best time. Whether you’ve got 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Tyfu delivers quick, competitive fun. Perfect for players who love fast reflex games and leaderboard battles.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Tyfu at none against Star's shown. Tyfu also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Star's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Star against 5.0 for Tyfu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Star | Tyfu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ivan Miroshnychenko | Kyle Loyd |
In-app purchases
Star
No in-app purchases
Tyfu
No in-app purchases
