# R vs Star Force

The clearest difference is price: Star Force at Free against R's $1.99. Star Force also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 23). R's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and review sentiment (68% vs 56%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Star Force is free to download; R costs $1.99 up front. Star Force sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. R asks for nothing beyond the download.

Star Force holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Star Force has 1.6K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of R's written reviews are positive against 56% of Star Force's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | R | Star Force |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-force-space-shooting/id6476490224/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 45 MB | 985 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [DotEmu](https://appshunter.io/developer/329185054) | [TBG LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1388217849) |

## What reviewers say

### R

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/r-type-ii/id787148904)

Relive a classic horizontal scrolling shooter arcade experience. Pilot an advanced ship against the returning Bydo Empire, utilizing new weapons and power-ups across six challenging levels. Enjoy customizable graphics and controls for a nostalgic or enhanced gameplay session.

**Highlights:** Six unique levels with bosses, New Search Laser and Shotgun Laser weapons, Power-ups and attachments, Adjustable difficulty settings, Customizable touch and D-pad controls, Original and improved graphics options, Game Center achievements and leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgic gameplay
- 👍 Faithful port of the original
- 🎮 Good controls with controller support
- 💎 Classic arcade shooter experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy controls and performance issues
- 📱 Difficult to play on small screens
- 🕹️ Suboptimal touch controls
- 🕰️ Outdated graphics and sound

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Graphical glitches and performance problems
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings and accessibility options
- More levels and content
- Improved compatibility with modern devices
- Sensitivity and control customization


### Star Force

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-force-space-shooting/id6476490224)

Engage in thrilling space combat with realistic graphics and sound. Explore diverse environments, collect and upgrade star fighters, and battle alien invaders. Features include PvP, turret defense, and idle modes for continuous progression.

**Highlights:** Immersive 3D space combat, Multiple game modes including exploration, Collect and upgrade star fighters, Roguelike skills and strategies, PvP battles and turret defense, One-handed controls and auto-battle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 0.99$Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99$Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 7-day Privilege card | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4.99$Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gold Privilege Card | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$Gem | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9.99$Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99$pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 19.99$pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99$pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$Gems | $49.99 | one-time |
| 49.99$pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99$pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 💡 Nostalgic feel
- 🤑 Free-to-play with no pay-to-win

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Lack of account/data security
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Difficulty progression issues

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden game shutdowns
- Lost progress and purchases
- Login and data access failures
- Compatibility issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer and co-op modes
- Better navigation and UI organization
- More frequent content updates
- Customer support and communication


## Frequently asked questions

### Is R free?

R costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Star Force free?

Star Force is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, R or Star Force?

Star Force is rated higher. R averages 3.5 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Star Force averages 4.9 from 1.6K ratings.

### Do R or Star Force have ads?

Neither R nor Star Force shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, R or Star Force?

R ships an update monthly, and Star Force monthly. Most recently, R was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star Force on October 30, 2026.

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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.*