# Psebay vs Star Jolt

The clearest difference is update cadence: Star Jolt at every 3 weeks against Psebay's every 2 months. Star Jolt also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 75%) and ratings volume (844 vs 189). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Psebay sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Star Jolt sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Psebay against 4.8 for Star Jolt. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 189 and 844 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Psebay's written reviews are positive against 88% of Star Jolt's.

Psebay ships an update every 2 months, Star Jolt every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Psebay | Star Jolt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (189 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psebay/id919074743/reviews) | **[4.8 (844 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 189 | **844** |
| Positive reviews | 74.6% of reviews | **88.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 154 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugeny Butakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/919074742) | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) |

## What reviewers say

### Psebay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psebay/id919074743)

Experience a unique moto trial adventure with dynamic gravity and an atmospheric silhouette art style. Navigate challenging terrain and discover enchanting landscapes. Easy controls make it accessible for all players.

**Highlights:** Dynamic gravity gameplay, Atmospheric sound design, Silhouette art style, Easy controls, Moto trial challenges

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Psebay Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Future *Carbon | $0.99 | one-time |
| Reptile Ghost | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pink Phosphorus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Joker Smile | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cabbage leaf | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future *Ultramarin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future *Aluminum | $0.99 | one-time |
| Future *Sage | $0.99 | one-time |
| +50 stars | $5.99 | one-time |
| Psebay Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Unique atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Difficult levels
- 💰 Paywall for full experience
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔧 Unbalanced upgrades

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Level 23 unbeatable
- Impossible to progress without premium

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Checkpoint system
- Ability to reset upgrades
- Offline mode


### Star Jolt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-jolt-retro-space-arcade/id1453327957)

Experience a fast-paced, retro arcade space game focused on high-score chasing. Master lightning-fast reflexes and precise control to navigate cosmic debris and compete globally. Unlock unique ships and replay endlessly for the ultimate challenge.

**Highlights:** Global leaderboards, Unlockable ships, Ghost ship races, One-hand gameplay, Record and share runs, Achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads + unique ship | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all ships | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Retro arcade style
- 🎨 Stylish visuals
- 🎯 Challenging gameplay
- 🏆 Competitive leaderboards
- 🎼 Great audio and sound effects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 📺 Frequent and unskippable ads
- 🔍 Sensitivity issues with controls
- 🔋 Potential battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing during runs
- Crashes on certain device models
- Purchase restoration issues

**Requested features**

- Sensitivity adjustment options
- More ship/character customization
- Expanded story or progression system
- Ability to name/customize player profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Psebay free?

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

### Is Star Jolt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Psebay or Star Jolt?

Star Jolt is rated higher. Psebay averages 4.7 out of 5 from 189 ratings, while Star Jolt averages 4.8 from 844 ratings.

### Do Psebay or Star Jolt have ads?

Both Psebay and Star Jolt show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Psebay or Star Jolt?

Psebay ships an update every 2 months, and Star Jolt every 3 weeks. Most recently, Psebay was updated on October 29, 2026 and Star Jolt on October 29, 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.*