Comparison

STELLRAID vs PicoDash

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

Head to head
About

STELLRAID

Features
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Blast through space with ghost allies! 5 mechs, one epic side-scrolling shooter! - Epic side-scrolling mech action in space! - Easy tap controls – jump and shoot with just one finger! - Dodge waves of enemy fire and take down powerful bosses! - Destroyed? Keep fighting as a ghost! Your ghost copies your moves and attacks with you! - Up to 5 mechs at once! Feels like co-op, even when playing solo! - Gather resources to power up your mecha! Build the ultimate machine! - Climb the score rankings and prove you’re the best pilot! - Fast, thrilling stages – perfect for quick play anytime! [Materials Provided By] BGM: “Free BGM and Music Materials MusMus” https://musmus.main.jp VOICE "©ondoku3.com" https://ondoku3.com/

About

PicoDash

A one-tap endless runner where players jump to survive through diverse zones. Compete daily for leaderboard dominance and unlock cosmetic items. Features include rare events, power-ups, and a triple jump mechanic for engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • One-tap triple jump
  • Daily challenge leaderboard
  • Legendary equipment
  • Season Pass with monthly rewards
  • Rare in-run events
  • 150+ cosmetic parts
  • Power-ups and Fever mode
Features
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Tap to run, jump to survive! A one-tap side-scrolling endless runner you can play with one hand. DAILY CHALLENGE Every day, every player gets the same course. Same conditions, pure skill — climb the daily leaderboard and compete against the world! Top players receive exclusive skins. LEGENDARY EQUIPMENT [NEW] Unique gear that only ONE player in the world can hold. 24 items across Weapons, Armor, and Pets. On rare occasions, a legendary item appears at game over. Claim it, then defend your daily ranking to keep it. SEASON PASS [NEW] 50 levels of monthly rewards. Complete missions, earn XP, and unlock exclusive parts. Go Premium for 1.8x XP and bonus rewards. RARE EVENTS [NEW] Strange phenomena strike mid-run! Gravity Flip, Slow Motion, Rainbow Road, Warp Zone, and Reverse Pico. Encounter one and you're lucky! ONE-TAP TRIPLE JUMP Just tap to jump — up to 3 times in mid-air. Simple controls, deep gameplay. Easy to pick up, hard to master. 5 ZONES TO CONQUER From neon cityscapes to frozen tundra, the world transforms as you dash further. Each zone brings unique obstacles and stunning parallax backgrounds. 150+ COSMETIC PARTS Earn coins through gameplay and spin the gacha for heads, bodies, and legs. Save up to 3 favorite outfits for quick switching. All parts are purely cosmetic — no pay-to-win, ever. POWER-UPS & FEVER Grab mystery boxes for Magnet, Shield, and Smash power-ups. Chain combos to trigger FEVER mode — go invincible and grab coins like crazy! ---- Terms of Use: https://naname0109.github.io/picodash-pages/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://naname0109.github.io/picodash-pages/privacy.html

Screenshots

STELLRAID3 screens
PicoDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PicoDash at every 3 days against STELLRAID's every 2 weeks. PicoDash also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. STELLRAID sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and PicoDash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STELLRAID ships an update every 2 weeks, PicoDash every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
STELLRAID versus PicoDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTELLRAIDPicoDash
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB106 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMITSUHARU SAIKAWAMasahiro Akebi

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STELLRAID

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

PicoDash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is STELLRAID free?
STELLRAID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicoDash free?
PicoDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STELLRAID or PicoDash have ads?
Both STELLRAID and PicoDash show ads.
Which is updated more often, STELLRAID or PicoDash?
STELLRAID ships an update every 2 weeks, and PicoDash every 3 days. Most recently, STELLRAID was updated on September 18, 2026 and PicoDash on September 21, 2026.

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