# E vs Astrol

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E at none against Astrol's 2. E also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 12.0). Astrol's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astrol sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. E asks for nothing beyond the download.

E ships an update every 3 months, Astrol every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E | Astrol |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Top Sunshine Technology Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/986221582) | [Brandon Dalla Rosa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257106235) |

## What reviewers say

### E

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e-drone/id1032943424)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astrol

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrol/id1257735727)

Pilot a small astronaut through the cosmos using a jetpack and gravity. Navigate increasingly challenging levels, collect treasures, and customize your character. Experience constantly changing gameplay mechanics and an optional soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Campaign mode with 40 levels, Endless mode for treasure hunting, Unlockable costumes and customizations, Constantly changing gameplay mechanics, Multiple control settings, Optional soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrol Premium | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 More Coins | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E free?

E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astrol free?

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

### Do E or Astrol have ads?

Astrol shows ads; E does not.

### Which is updated more often, E or Astrol?

E ships an update every 3 months, and Astrol every 4 days. Most recently, E was updated on October 29, 2026 and Astrol on October 24, 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.*