# AstroQuest vs Solebound

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroQuest at 100% against Solebound's 0%. AstroQuest also leads on ads (none vs shown). Solebound's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstroQuest sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Solebound sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, Solebound every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroQuest | Solebound |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroquest-rebooted/id1180967213/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 237 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wicus Fourie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1090903782) | [This Reality](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750718408) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroquest-rebooted/id1180967213)

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:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Game Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |


### Solebound

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solebound/id6504139950)

Explore the real world to reveal a hidden map and level up your character. Collect cute animal companions and compete with others globally to uncover the most territory. Customize your avatar and unlock rewards as you progress.

**Highlights:** Real-world map exploration, Fog of war mechanic, Character stat progression, Animal companions, Global leaderboards, Avatar customization, In-app purchases for boosts

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Solebound+ | $1.99 | per month |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroQuest free?

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

### Is Solebound free?

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

### Do AstroQuest or Solebound have ads?

Solebound shows ads; AstroQuest does not.

### Which is updated more often, AstroQuest or Solebound?

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, and Solebound every 5 days. Most recently, AstroQuest was updated on October 10, 2026 and Solebound on October 22, 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.*