Comparison

AstroQuest vs RocketRift

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

Head to head
About

AstroQuest

Pilot a spaceship through enemy-infested star bases, dodging hazards and defeating foes. Upgrade your ship and weapons with earned tokens to conquer increasingly challenging missions. Compete for the top score on leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Space combat and asteroid dodging
  • Ship and weapon upgrades
  • Multiple control options
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
  • iMessage extension gameplay
  • Replayable missions
Features
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AstroQuest - Rebooted Interstellar Star Bases of the Interstellar Galactic Federation has been invaded by enemy forces. All communication systems between IGF Bases has been compromised and the size and scale of the attack is unknown…. Avoid asteroids, enemy ships, mines and drones while completing Missions of increasing length and difficulty in order to defeat the enemy forces. Earn game tokens while playing, tokens can be used to upgrade spaceships and increase weapons during gameplay. Replay levels to better your score or time, lower unlocked levels can be replayed with better faster ships with more ammunition at any time! Targeting devices running iOS 15.6 or higher. Available for both iPhone, iPad and also includes an iMessage extension for compatible devices. Download it free today and try to become an AstroQuest Champion! Features Main App: - Game Center Support with leader board and achievements - Select from 3 different movement controls: Touch, Tilt or Joypad - Left / Right selectable control positions - In App Purchases - Social media sharing - No Ads Features for iMessage Extension: - Select from 3 different movement controls: Swiping, Tilting or Joypad - Left / Right selectable control positions - Earn Game tokens if you win which will transfer automatically between extension and main app

About

RocketRift

Embark on an interstellar adventure with simple one-tap controls. Navigate through space, dodge asteroids, and uncover cosmic mysteries. Enjoy a challenging yet fun experience anywhere, anytime.

Highlights
  • One-tap cosmic navigation
  • Asteroid dodging gameplay
  • Cosmic environment exploration
  • Offline play supported
  • Challenging to master
  • Stunning graphics
Features
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Rocket Rift - Tap Into the Cosmos Embark on a Cosmic Journey with Rocket Rift! Welcome to Rocket Rift, where your interstellar adventure awaits. With just a tap of your finger, navigate through the vastness of space, dodge asteroids, and uncover the mysteries of the cosmos. It's an epic space odyssey right in your pocket! Easy One-Tap Control: Simple yet challenging, Rocket Rift is designed for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just looking for a quick escape, our intuitive one-tap control makes piloting your rocket both fun and easy. Tap your way through obstacles and see how far you can travel! Why Players Love Rocket Rift? - Easy to learn, yet challenging to master one-tap gameplay. - Play anywhere, anytime – no Wi-Fi needed! - Stunning graphics and captivating cosmic environments. Get Ready to Tap into Adventure! Are you ready to chart a course through the stars? Download Rocket Rift now and join the thrilling tap-controlled journey through space. Your cosmic adventure starts now, with or without Wi-Fi!

Screenshots

AstroQuest4 screens
RocketRift3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RocketRift at none against AstroQuest's 1. RocketRift also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). AstroQuest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support 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

Both are free to download. AstroQuest sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RocketRift asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AstroQuest against 5.0 for RocketRift. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, RocketRift weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AstroQuest versus RocketRift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroQuestRocketRift
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWicus FourieZijian He

Customer experience

AstroQuest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RocketRift

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AstroQuest

One-time1
  • 5000 Game Tokens$0.99
None

RocketRift

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AstroQuest free?
AstroQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RocketRift free?
RocketRift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AstroQuest or RocketRift?
AstroQuest and RocketRift are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do AstroQuest or RocketRift have ads?
RocketRift shows ads; AstroQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, AstroQuest or RocketRift?
AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, and RocketRift weekly. Most recently, AstroQuest was updated on November 6, 2026 and RocketRift on November 4, 2026.

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