Comparison

Star vs Ghost Cowboy

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

Head to head
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.

About

Ghost Cowboy

Features
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Embark on an Epic Cowboy Adventure! Step into the wild, untamed world of cowboys where danger lurks at every corner. Steal, thrill, and eliminate anyone who dares to stand in your way. Your best friend? Your trusty gun. But remember, an empty gun means certain death in this ruthless land. FEATURES: - DIVERSE LEVELS: Explore a variety of levels filled with enemies, treasures, secrets, action-packed hunts, quests, and more. - CITY BUILDING: Construct your own city with buildings of your choice. - HISTORIC GRAVEYARD: Visit the old graveyard that honors the heroes of this world. - POWERFUL BOOSTERS: Use amazing boosters to aid you on your journey. - EXCITING MISSIONS: Complete interesting missions for additional rewards. - OFFLINE: you can play in this game even offline. Legendary Tales Await! - Don’t fear death - future generations will tell tales of the most legendary cowboys. Visit their graves in the graveyard, sit by the bonfire, and share the legends you know. Listen to new stories and relax. Graveyard Keeper’s Challenge - The best graveyard keeper ensures the graves are never abandoned. Sometimes, he needs help clearing out old graves. You might find something valuable inside! Prepare for your next journey by visiting the graveyard in advance and take a look to beauty red sunset! Precision Shooting - Shoot with precision and seize every opportunity to earn money. Even a single dollar can be crucial for buying helpful items from merchants. But beware, merchants will defend their goods. Prove you’re the quickest cowboy in the wild, wild west! But try to get redemption for your sins! Build Your City - In this cursed land, choose your buildings wisely - they can aid you on your journeys. Pray in the church before a hike or smoke a peace pipe by an Indian totem. The gods can help you stand firm in tough times. Remember, only you decide who you’ll become in this world. Bounty Hunter or Hero? - Try your hand as a bounty hunter or help others by completing special tasks. Every source of income is valuable. Choose Your Path - Will you help civilians and eliminate the bad guys, or will you take down everyone, including headhunters and the Sheriff? The choice is yours. Treasure Hunter - Find all the treasures and secret places. Open every chest. Become the best hunter in the world. Survive and Thrive Live as long as you can in this thrilling cowboy adventure! Remember: dead cowboy - useless cowboy!

Screenshots

Star2 screens
Ghost Cowboy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star at daily against Ghost Cowboy's every 6 days. Ghost Cowboy's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Star ships an update daily, Ghost Cowboy every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Star versus Ghost Cowboy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarGhost Cowboy
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.018 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB94 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMorgan RaiVitali Kaimachnikau

In-app purchases

None

Star

No in-app purchases

None

Ghost Cowboy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Star free?
Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghost Cowboy free?
Ghost Cowboy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Star or Ghost Cowboy have ads?
Neither Star nor Ghost Cowboy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Star or Ghost Cowboy?
Star ships an update daily, and Ghost Cowboy every 6 days. Most recently, Star was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ghost Cowboy on November 5, 2026.

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