Comparison

Astrologaster vs Voodoo Detective

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

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About

Astrologaster

Step into Shakespeare's London as a fraudulent astrologer. Diagnose and cure patients using celestial charts, solve absurd problems, and navigate a world of intrigue. Your choices impact lives and your quest for a medical license.

Highlights
  • Cast and interpret astrological charts
  • Solve diverse and humorous problems
  • Influence the lives of 14 characters
  • Earn letters of recommendation for a license
  • Fully voiced character dialogue
  • Interactive pop-up book casebooks
Features
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Astrologaster is a story-driven comedy game set in Shakespeare’s London. London, 1592. A great plague sweeps through the capital. When doctors flee the city in fear, a hero rises. His name is Simon Forman, “Doctor” of Astrology and Physick. Not only does he have the power to cure the sick, he can find their lost pets or even predict their futures, by reading the movements of the stars! But when the plague ends, Forman’s problems begin. The real doctors return to London and they will stop at nothing to expose Forman as a fraud and bring him down. But Doctor Forman is determined to prove them wrong! Astrologaster is based on a true - and truly ridiculous - story. Read The Stars - Guide Forman in casting and interpreting real astrological charts. Solve Hilarious Problems - Consult on problems ranging from Elizabethan terror plots and foul diseases, to romantic entanglements and stolen pies! Change Lives - Win your patients’ favor or ruin their lives. Advise 14 characters who return 5-7 times. Patients have their own ongoing stories which often overlap with each other. Win A Medical License - Convince patients to write letters of recommendations. Collect enough letters to exchange them for a medical license. Fully Voiced Character Dialogue - Sitcom-style comedy brought to life by a cast of over a dozen actors. Sing Along - Enjoy Renaissance-era music and sing along to each character’s theme song. Casebooks Come Alive - Simon Forman’s cases are presented as a beautiful pop-up book. Turn pages to delve deeper into your patients’ stories.

About

Voodoo Detective

Embark on a point-and-click adventure in a Voodoo-infused island town. Unravel a profound mystery involving a woman with no past, where local culture clashes with corruption and chain stores. Solve the case as a detective in this noir-inspired narrative.

Highlights
  • Monkey Island inspired point-and-click gameplay
  • Rich story with whimsy and intrigue
  • Hand-drawn backgrounds and animations
  • High definition graphics
  • Prominent voice talent
  • Original soundtrack by Peter McConnell
Features
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If you're looking for adventure, you will find it in Voodoo Detective! New Ginen: a small island town steeped in rich Voodoo culture, overrun by chain stores, infested with privileged tourists. Where local color and colonial corruption clash in a desperate battle for survival. Against this fascinating backdrop we meet a mysterious woman with no past standing at the center of a drama so profound the threads of reality are threatening to unravel! Join Voodoo Detective on his latest case, where danger hides behind every dirty secret and each thrilling moment may be his last. It's time to don your fedora and trenchcoat, detective, you've got a mystery to solve! Features: - Monkey Island inspired point-and-click adventure! - A rich story full of whimsy and intrigue! - Hand-drawn backgrounds, animations, and user interface! - High definition graphics! - Prominent voice talent from games and films such as Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Final Fantasy, Fallout, Diablo, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Star Trek, Austin Powers, and many more! - A brilliant soundtrack recorded with live instruments composed by none other than Peter McConnell of Grim Fandango, Monkey Island, and Psychonauts fame!

Screenshots

Astrologaster4 screens
Voodoo Detective4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Voodoo Detective at $4.99 against Astrologaster's $9.99. On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Astrologaster costs $9.99 and Voodoo Detective $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Astrologaster against 4.6 for Voodoo Detective. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 99 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Astrologaster's written reviews are positive against 80% of Voodoo Detective's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrologaster ships an update every 2 weeks, Voodoo Detective every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Astrologaster versus Voodoo Detective: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrologasterVoodoo Detective
Price$9.99$4.99 — better
Rating4.7 (65 ratings) — better4.6 (99 ratings)
Positive reviews84.4% of reviews — better79.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6599 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size466 MB1.5 GB
Age rating12++12
DeveloperNyamyamShort Sleeve Studio, LLC

Customer experience

Astrologaster

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.4%

Voodoo Detective

All ratings99 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral9.3%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

Astrologaster

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Voodoo Detective

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • 🐛 Sound doesn't work
  • 🐛 Game doesn't load/freezes on startup
  • 🐛 Accidental tapping of detective for hints

Requested features

4 requests
  • More complex puzzles
  • Longer gameplay duration
  • Sequel or more content
  • More interactive scenarios or characters

In-app purchases

None

Astrologaster

No in-app purchases

None

Voodoo Detective

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astrologaster free?
Astrologaster costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voodoo Detective free?
Voodoo Detective costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astrologaster or Voodoo Detective?
Astrologaster is rated higher. Astrologaster averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Voodoo Detective averages 4.6 from 99 ratings.
Do Astrologaster or Voodoo Detective have ads?
Neither Astrologaster nor Voodoo Detective shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrologaster or Voodoo Detective?
Astrologaster ships an update every 2 weeks, and Voodoo Detective every 10 days. Most recently, Astrologaster was updated on November 2, 2026 and Voodoo Detective on November 3, 2026.

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