Comparison

WitchSpring2 vs Ex Astris

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

Head to head
About

WitchSpring2

Embark on a story-driven simulation RPG as Luna, the Moonlight Witch. Collect items, craft magic, and train Luna through various activities to help her survive and forge friendships. Your choices impact the game's ending.

Highlights
  • Story-based simulation RPG
  • Item and pet collection
  • Crafting items and magic
  • Spell combination
  • Training Luna (swimming, meditation, push-ups)
  • Multiple endings based on achievements
Features
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Supporting Language : English, Japanese, Chinese This is the story of Luna, the Moonlight Witch as she sets out into the world. Witch Spring 2 is a story-based single-play simulation role playing game that does not require any additional purchase within the game. Collect items and pets outside while avoiding warriors, Craft items and magic, and combine spells at home, Train Luna by swimming, meditation, and push-ups so she can survive on her own. As the story carries on, Luna will meet new friends, and depending on her achievements towards the end of the story, the more fulfilling the ending will be. Please help Luna as she sets out into the world!

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

WitchSpring24 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WitchSpring2 at 4.9 against Ex Astris's 4.4. WitchSpring2 also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 66%) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

WitchSpring2 costs $3.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WitchSpring2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of WitchSpring2's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WitchSpring2 ships an update fortnightly, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
WitchSpring2 versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWitchSpring2Ex Astris
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (93 ratings) — better4.4 (267 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings93267 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size913 MB3.7 GB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSUYOUNG JANGGRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

WitchSpring2

All ratings93 ratings
Positive97.8%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.7%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral13.1%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

WitchSpring2

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Amazing story and art
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Good value for money
  • 👍 Cute characters
  • 👍 Relaxing to play

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Extensive dialogue can be tedious
  • 🐛 Some translation issues
  • 🐛 Clunky UI/controls
  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay for some
  • 🐛 Limited map functionality

Ex Astris

From 267 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless combat system
  • 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
  • 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
  • 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
  • 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
  • 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

WitchSpring2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Game Center backup errors
  • App freezes/crashes
  • Events not triggering
  • Unable to transfer saves from Lite version
  • Game not starting

Requested features

10 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Add Korean language support
  • Add current location map on world map
  • More post-game content
  • Improve movement controls
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  • Add more character customization options
  • Make save system more explicit
  • Make game world bigger
  • Add more varied monsters
  • Allow playing as other characters after completion

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

None

WitchSpring2

No in-app purchases

None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WitchSpring2 free?
WitchSpring2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WitchSpring2 or Ex Astris?
WitchSpring2 is rated higher. WitchSpring2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do WitchSpring2 or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither WitchSpring2 nor Ex Astris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WitchSpring2 or Ex Astris?
WitchSpring2 ships an update fortnightly, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, WitchSpring2 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Ex Astris on October 15, 2026.

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