Comparison

BurstShoot vs Silkstar

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

Head to head
About

BurstShoot

Features
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Take to the skies in BurstShot, a fast-paced WWII arcade shooter built for quick sessions and pure game feel. Fight through five waves of increasingly dangerous enemy formations — from lone fighters to coordinated V-formations — before facing the Wasp Interceptor, a brutal boss with two combat phases and a set of homing missiles that will test everything you have. Collect power-ups mid-battle. Shield yourself from incoming fire. Unleash rapid fire at the critical moment. Every decision counts. Features: - Five waves with unique enemy formations and escalating difficulty - Boss battle with dynamic two-phase combat - Power-up system: shield, rapid fire and extra lives - Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Designed for one-handed play and short sessions

About

Silkstar

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Silkstar is a fast arcade game about steering a spider, firing charged webs and keeping your run alive. TWO WAYS TO PLAY • CLASSIC — Eat bugs to earn time, build combos, choose upgrades and chase a high score. • NEST SIEGE — Protect six eggs through escalating waves, repair the nest and prepare between rounds. BUILD EACH RUN • Move with one thumb and charge web shots with the other. • Choose stat upgrades and collect powers from Common to Mythic. • Bank 12 rare Ultimates and arrange a three-slot loadout in the Armory. • Learn the patterns and weak points of nine different bosses. COMPETE AND PROGRESS • Open the global rankings directly from the RANKS button. • Compare Classic scores and Nest Siege waves on two Game Center leaderboards. • Complete 21 achievements and earn XP, coins, daily quests and lifetime records. MAKE IT YOURS • Explore eight arenas, each with distinct scenery, hazards and music. • Earn spider skins, trails, effects, themes, music, voices and permanent charms. • Unlock every gameplay item through play. NO ADS. NO PURCHASES. NO TRACKING. Silkstar works offline, requires no account and stores progress on the device. Game Center is optional. Designed by Josh Seabright.

Screenshots

BurstShoot4 screens
Silkstar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Silkstar at daily against BurstShoot's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BurstShoot ships an update every 2 months, Silkstar daily. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
BurstShoot versus Silkstar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBurstShootSilkstar
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size436 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArturo ReyOliver Anwyll

In-app purchases

None

BurstShoot

No in-app purchases

None

Silkstar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BurstShoot free?
BurstShoot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Silkstar free?
Silkstar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BurstShoot or Silkstar have ads?
Neither BurstShoot nor Silkstar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BurstShoot or Silkstar?
BurstShoot ships an update every 2 months, and Silkstar daily. Most recently, BurstShoot was updated on October 28, 2026 and Silkstar on October 31, 2026.

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