Comparison

Solo Fighter vs Star

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

Head to head
About

Solo Fighter

Features
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It's World War II and you're on your own. Fly your Spitfire through wave after wave of enemy fighters, take down the bosses and make it home. SIMPLE TO FLY Drag anywhere to steer, or tilt your phone. Your guns fire automatically, so you can focus on dodging and positioning. ARCADE ACTION • Endless enemy waves that get tougher as you go • Boss fights • Five weapon types with power-up upgrades • Specials and combo scoring CHASE THE HIGH SCORE Enter your initials on the high-score board and come back to beat it. Classic sprites from the original game, rebuilt for modern iPhones.

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.

Screenshots

Solo Fighter4 screens
Star2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Star at none against Solo Fighter's shown. Star also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 76 months). Solo Fighter's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Solo Fighter ships an update every 76 months, Star daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solo Fighter versus Star: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolo FighterStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 76 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB8 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChain InterlynxMorgan Rai

In-app purchases

None

Solo Fighter

No in-app purchases

None

Star

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solo Fighter free?
Solo Fighter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Star free?
Star is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Solo Fighter or Star have ads?
Solo Fighter shows ads; Star does not.
Which is updated more often, Solo Fighter or Star?
Solo Fighter ships an update every 76 months, and Star daily. Most recently, Solo Fighter was updated on November 1, 2026 and Star on November 5, 2026.

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