Comparison

.Decluster Zero vs ASTRO

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

Head to head
About

.Decluster Zero

Experience a Japanese-style bullet-hell shooter with retro graphics and modern gameplay. Utilize a unique bullet-canceling system and homing lasers to overcome intense enemy barrages. Features include multiple levels, challenging boss battles, and adjustable difficulty.

Highlights
  • Japanese style bullet-hell shooter
  • Bullet-Canceling system
  • Homing laser mechanic
  • 5+ levels with boss battles
  • 4 difficulty levels
  • Optimized mobile controls
  • Replay video integration
Features
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'.Decluster Zero (dot decluster zero)' is a Japanese style bullet-hell shooter with abstract and pixelated neo-retro graphics. The game offers modern-classic bullet-hell gameplay and traditional Japanese beautiful bullet patterns. You'll get new bullet-hell experiences which are brought by Bullet-Canceling system. In the game, you'll encounter tons of bullets which are insane. It is impossible to keep dodging, but you can erase the bullets easily. A main mechanic is 'homing laser' with CANCELING enemy bullets around your ship. It requires gauge, but easy to fill. You should use the homing laser aggressively and it is the best way to defeat enemies. Moreover, there is a mechanic which slows down bullets around your ship in order to dodge them easily. Are you interested in this game? You can watch user's replay videos on Everyplay: https://everyplay.com/-decluster/videos You can also watch them in this app. Tap 'EVERYPLAY' button on the title screen. (The lite version also.) -- .Decluster Zero is a remix version of bullet-hell shooter '.Decluster: Into The Bullet Hell'. With many remixes and new features: remixed soundtracks, modified mechanics, redesigned levels, and more. #1 SOUND - Remixed all soundtracks + new soundtrack #2 MECHANICS - Expanded homing laser system - Touch and hold a second finger... - Bullets around the player are slowed down (Capture Mode) - New scoring system (Homing laser basics are the same as before: requires meter and cancels bullets.) #3 LEVEL DESIGN - Redesign for new mechanics plus new scenes - Modify/add bullet patterns and enemies #4 PLAYER SHIP - Full-power from beginning - Change basic weapon anytime - Three level stock homing laser gauge - Charge the meter by itself (Charge Mode) #5 GRAPHICS - Improve visibility - Improve graphics quality -- FEATURES: - Japanese style bullet-hell shooter - Terrific bullet hell experience - 5 various levels + 1 - Beautiful bullet patterns - Boss battles which take your breath away - 4 levels of difficulty that actually make a difference - Soundtracks to make you high - Optimized controls for mobile - Restart from any level you reached - Adjustable gameplay area - Various settings - Replay video through Everyplay - Game Center support - Leaderboard/Achievement - Leaderboard for each difficulty/level - Universal app for iPhone/iPad/Apple TV - MFi controller support Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZI665o_pMs SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dot_decluster Twitter: https://twitter.com/dot_decluster

About

ASTRO

Features
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Tap to rise. Hold to stop moving forward. Simple controls. A demanding challenge. ASTRO-BOOST is a challenging side-scrolling action game with responsive controls and retro pixel-art visuals. Strap on your jetpack and navigate handcrafted space stages. Find a path through tight gaps, blast obstacles with automatic shots, and time your moves to reach the goal. LEARN THE CONTROLS Each tap gives you lift. Tap rapidly to climb, or hold to stop moving forward and line up your next move. Practice the basics in the tutorial, then put your skills to the test. FEATURES • Simple tap-and-hold controls • Handcrafted pixel-art stages • Automatic shooting to destroy enemies and break through walls • Power-ups to help you push through • Replays of your best runs to review your route and timing • Game Center leaderboards • Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and precision CHASE YOUR PERSONAL BEST Learn the route, sharpen your timing, and turn each attempt into a better run. Can you clear every stage and climb the leaderboards?

Screenshots

.Decluster Zero4 screens
ASTRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ASTRO at Free against .Decluster Zero's $4.99. ASTRO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). .Decluster Zero's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).

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

ASTRO is free to download; .Decluster Zero costs $4.99 up front. ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. .Decluster Zero asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

.Decluster Zero ships an update every 2 months, ASTRO every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
.Decluster Zero versus ASTRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter.Decluster ZeroASTRO
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB92 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMASAYUKI ITOSHINTARO NAKAOKA

In-app purchases

None

.Decluster Zero

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ASTRO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99

Questions

Is .Decluster Zero free?
.Decluster Zero costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASTRO free?
ASTRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do .Decluster Zero or ASTRO have ads?
ASTRO shows ads; .Decluster Zero does not.
Which is updated more often, .Decluster Zero or ASTRO?
.Decluster Zero ships an update every 2 months, and ASTRO every 4 days. Most recently, .Decluster Zero was updated on September 22, 2026 and ASTRO on September 29, 2026.

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