Comparison

AstroQuest vs Starborn Rebels

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

Starborn Rebels

Features
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Command a Resistance squadron escaping Star Union territory in this tactical space shooter. TACTICAL SQUADRON COMBAT You're not alone out there. Direct your wingmates, coordinate attacks, and use each pilot's unique traits to survive increasingly brutal waves of enemies. FIVE-STAGE CAMPAIGN Fight through asteroid fields, orbital stations, and deep space as you punch through enemy lines. Every stage brings new threats and tougher opposition. WAVE MODE Test your limits. How long can your squadron hold out against endless enemy waves? Compete on global leaderboards. PLAYER-FIRST DESIGN No forced ads. No pay-to-win. No account required. Optional rewarded videos if you want bonus credits—that's it. Upgrade your ships, unlock new vessels, and lead the Resistance to freedom.

Screenshots

AstroQuest4 screens
Starborn Rebels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Starborn Rebels at none against AstroQuest's 2. Starborn Rebels also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). AstroQuest's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. Starborn Rebels asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, Starborn Rebels every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AstroQuest versus Starborn Rebels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroQuestStarborn Rebels
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB386 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWicus FouriePairat Patatako

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AstroQuest

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • 5000 Game Tokens$0.99
None

Starborn Rebels

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AstroQuest free?
AstroQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Starborn Rebels free?
Starborn Rebels is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AstroQuest or Starborn Rebels have ads?
Starborn Rebels shows ads; AstroQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, AstroQuest or Starborn Rebels?
AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, and Starborn Rebels every 2 days. Most recently, AstroQuest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Starborn Rebels on October 28, 2026.

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