# Astro Builder — Unleash Your Cosmic Creativity > Casual idle game for building and expanding a space station in orbit. (iPhone/iPad app by Solid Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) - Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.70/5 from 3,265 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 251 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more - Released: 2024-11-10 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200/reviews.md ## What is Astro Builder? Welcome to Astro Builder, the ultimate casual idle game where you construct a space station in near-Earth orbit. Begin with a simple setup—a connecting ground track and a small platform. Material is transported to the platform via a space elevator and piled on the ground. Utilize the resources to expand and improve the platform, unlocking new equipment and producing valuable resources. Each construction phase reveals a new area, waiting to be developed and unlocked. Can you build the ultimate space station and conquer the cosmos? ## Key features - Idle space station construction - Resource management - Unlock new equipment - Expand and develop areas - Space elevator material transport ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | AD TICKETS 60 | $3.99 | one-time | | AD TICKETS 10 | $0.99 | one-time | | AD TICKETS 25 | $1.99 | one-time | | Ad-free 7 day | $4.99 | one-time | | Permanent ad-free! | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Astro Builder? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Fun game concept - 👍 Detailed space station building - 💡 Customizable astronaut suits **Cons** - 🐛 Buggy AI and builder behavior - 🔇 Lack of sound and music - 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay - 🔒 Forced ads and limited free content - ⏱️ Slow progress without watching ads **Commonly reported bugs** - Builders getting stuck or ignoring resource needs - Inconsistent behavior when collecting from processors - Permanent worker upgrades not functioning properly **Most requested features** - Ability to continue progress offline - More varied level designs and challenges - Autonomous builder behavior - Background progress while app is closed ## Recent user reviews (10 of 113) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Dead end game *2026-09-01* The game has two levels. And they repeat over and over again. You build the same two space stations. Nothing changes, it’s a dead end. Last update over a year ago says the game is abandon as well. ### 1/5 — Ads *2026-07-14, version 0.1.3* Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads Ads ### 5/5 — Black voodoo *2026-07-10, version 0.1.3* I love this game because I always wanted to become a astronaut ### 1/5 — Astro builder *2026-07-03, version 0.1.3* I do nothing make me the leader on a throne that plays idle sand maker you made that app tooooo many ads you are greedy and want money from the ads make a switch that turns ads on or off instantly i hate it 1 star ### 5/5 — This game is so fun But there are adds *2026-04-11* This game would be so much fun if there’s less ads I wish there wasn’t as much ads but if there was less ads this game would be the best game I’ve probably ever played this game you are actually have to get the biggest tycoon you can sing really really really fun and I just got an alien and alien alert thingy ### 5/5 — hh *2026-03-13, version 0.1.3* good ### 5/5 — Good no problems i love it keep it up *2026-02-07* I love I think you guys need to make it harder ### 5/5 — Micah *2026-01-22, version 0.1.3* 3%10 ### 5/5 — Astro builder *2026-01-10, version 0.1.3* I like this game ### 5/5 — Astro Builder review *2026-01-06, version 0.1.3* Good game, but I wish you could move the characters. I control them. ## Frequently asked questions about Astro Builder ### What is Astro Builder? Astro Builder is a casual idle game where players construct and expand a space station in near-Earth orbit. The game involves managing resources, unlocking new equipment, and developing different areas of the station. ### How do I build my space station? You begin with a ground track and a small platform. Materials are transported via a space elevator and piled on the ground. You then use these resources to expand and improve the platform, unlocking new equipment and producing more valuable resources. ### Is Astro Builder free to play? Yes, the game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which can enhance the gameplay experience or speed up progression. ### What kind of gameplay can I expect? Expect a casual idle gameplay experience focused on construction and resource management. You'll gradually expand your space station, unlock new technologies, and discover new areas to develop without constant active input. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 0.1.4 — 2026-09-04 Update SDK ### 0.1.3 — 2024-12-18 Fixed the bug where the worker was not working. ### 0.0.9 — 2024-11-10 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Astro Builder | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Idle Island Builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-island-builder/id6670468867) | 4.7 (3,325) | Free | Games | | [Roblox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roblox/id431946152) | 4.5 (19,975,542) | Free | Games | | [Global City: Building games](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/global-city-building-games/id1455860184) | 4.8 (6,148) | Free | Games | | [Spaceflight Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spaceflight-simulator/id1308057272) | 4.8 (97,457) | Free | Games | | [Space Colonizers Idle Clicker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-colonizers-idle-clicker/id1197960176) | 4.7 (2,112) | Free | Games | | [Idle City Construction Game 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-city-construction-game-3d/id1632189797) | 4.5 (73) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Solid Games - [Idle Roller Coaster](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-roller-coaster/id1459059300) - [Idle Egg Factory 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-egg-factory-3d/id1596871014) - [Idle Dig Factory](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-dig-factory/id1660156364) - [Idle Sand Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-sand-tycoon/id6446575926) - [Egg Farm Tycoon](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egg-farm-tycoon/id6446575955) - [Giant Excavator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/giant-excavator/id6449452105) All apps by Solid Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412 ## Related topics [space station builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-station-builder) · [space station game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-station-game) · [space station](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-station) · [space station simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-station-simulator) · [space base](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/space-base) · [escape game space station](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/escape-game-space-station) · [bot builder](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bot-builder) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*