Comparison

AstroQuest vs Stella Rush

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

Stella Rush

Features
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Take command of advanced combat drones in Stella Rush: Space War! Launch into the deep cosmos, navigate perilous asteroid fields, and unleash devastating firepower against relentless waves of alien enemies. Upgrade your drone's weapons, unlock powerful shields, and defeat massive alien bosses to save the galaxy. High-octane action, simple controls, and stunning space visuals await. Ready your drones for war!

Screenshots

AstroQuest4 screens
Stella Rush4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AstroQuest at none against Stella Rush's shown. Stella Rush's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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 1 one-off in-app purchase and Stella Rush sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, Stella Rush every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AstroQuest versus Stella Rush: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroQuestStella Rush
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size162 MB278 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWicus FourieIGNITECORE PTE. LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AstroQuest

One-time1
  • 5000 Game Tokens$0.99
10 purchases

Stella Rush

One-time10
  • Newbie Pack$1.99
  • Starter Pack$1.99
  • Mantis beam pack$4.99
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  • Booster bundle 1$4.99
  • Booster 2$5.99
  • Remove Ads$7.99
  • Booster 3$9.99
  • Booster bundle 2$9.99
  • Thunder Spider Pack$19.99
  • Booster bundle 3$19.99

Questions

Is AstroQuest free?
AstroQuest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stella Rush free?
Stella Rush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AstroQuest or Stella Rush have ads?
Stella Rush shows ads; AstroQuest does not.
Which is updated more often, AstroQuest or Stella Rush?
AstroQuest ships an update every 4 months, and Stella Rush every 3 days. Most recently, AstroQuest was updated on November 2, 2026 and Stella Rush on October 25, 2026.

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