# Star vs Novabolt

The clearest difference is rating: Novabolt at 5.0 against Star's 3.7. Novabolt also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Star's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Novabolt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star | Novabolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-defender/id6753935989/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novabolt/id6766084697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Daily | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 8 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Morgan Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691350292) | [Eric Morrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895789607) |

## What reviewers say

### Star

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-defender/id6753935989)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Novabolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novabolt/id6766084697)

Pilot a fighter jet through relentless waves of space enemies in this fast-paced twin-stick survival game. Earn XP to level up, unlock powerful weapons and upgrades, and unleash a screen-wide NOVA beam to dominate the arena. Face challenging boss fights and customize your ship's appearance.

**Highlights:** Twin-stick space combat, Wave-based survival gameplay, Unlockable weapons and upgrades, Chargeable screen-wide NOVA beam, Boss battles every 10 levels, Ship and cosmetic customization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star free?

Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Novabolt free?

Novabolt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star or Novabolt?

Novabolt is rated higher. Star averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Novabolt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Star or Novabolt have ads?

Novabolt shows ads; Star does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*