Comparison

Starquake Remake vs ASTEROIDS.

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

Head to head
About

Starquake Remake

Embark on a mission to repair a rogue planet's unstable core before it implodes. Navigate diverse environments, collect essential items, and utilize various transportation methods to save the universe. This retro-style adventure offers randomized challenges and strategic inventory management.

Highlights
  • Retro 8/16-bit graphics
  • Universe-saving mission gameplay
  • Multiple transportation methods (running, hover platforms, building platforms, teleporters)
  • Inventory management system
  • Randomized object placement and core repair items
  • 512-screen varied play area
Features
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Welcome to this remake of Starquake Retro 8/16-Bit Style Graphics. Gameplay... The player controls BLOB (Bio-Logically Operated Being), whose mission is to penetrate the unstable core of a rogue planet which has appeared from a black hole. If the core is not repaired within the set time limit it will implode causing a chain reaction which will destroy the entire universe. The planet is inhabited by various primitive creatures, all hazardous to the touch, and the remnants of a previous civilisation which provides the items needed to rebuild and stabilise the planet core. Transportation Within the game, there are many ways to get around; -Running is the default. -Hover platforms can be used to fly. Items can not be picked up while on a hover platform. -BLOB can build his own short-lived platforms to reach high places. -There are also multiple teleport booths scattered around the play area, each with its own destination code. Inventory BLOB is able to carry up to four items at once, using a FIFO arrangement. Some of the items encountered will be useful to repair the core, while others will need to be exchanged using a Cheops Pyramid for something more useful. There is also an Access card, which can fill in for any of the numbered chips needed to get through some doors, and for using the aforementioned Pyramid. Play Area The game features a large and varied play area, with 512 screens. The placement of the objects, and the identities of those needed to fix the core are randomized at the start of the game. Please feel free to contact Insoft at anytime if you have any issues or questions about this game.

About

ASTEROIDS.

Experience the classic 1979 arcade game. Pilot your ship through an asteroid field, shooting down incoming rocks while avoiding collisions. Relive a piece of gaming history on your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Original arcade gameplay
  • Retro graphics
  • Simple controls
  • Classic space shooter experience
Features
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go back in time and play the original asteroid arcade game from 1979

Screenshots

Starquake Remake2 screens
ASTEROIDS.3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Starquake Remake at 5.0 against ASTEROIDS.'s 1.0. Starquake Remake also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). ASTEROIDS.'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Starquake Remake costs $1.99 and ASTEROIDS. $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Starquake Remake holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Starquake Remake ships an update every 6 weeks, ASTEROIDS. weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Starquake Remake versus ASTEROIDS.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStarquake RemakeASTEROIDS.
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard HughesMatthew Reiner

Customer experience

Starquake Remake

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ASTEROIDS.

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Starquake Remake

No in-app purchases

None

ASTEROIDS.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Starquake Remake free?
Starquake Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ASTEROIDS. free?
ASTEROIDS. costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Starquake Remake or ASTEROIDS.?
Starquake Remake is rated higher. Starquake Remake averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ASTEROIDS. averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Starquake Remake or ASTEROIDS. have ads?
Neither Starquake Remake nor ASTEROIDS. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Starquake Remake or ASTEROIDS.?
Starquake Remake ships an update every 6 weeks, and ASTEROIDS. weekly. Most recently, Starquake Remake was updated on September 30, 2026 and ASTEROIDS. on October 9, 2026.

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