# Cave FRVR vs Astrocave

The clearest difference is rating: Astrocave at 5.0 against Cave FRVR's 4.5. Astrocave also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). Cave FRVR's advantage is ratings volume (238 vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cave FRVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Astrocave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astrocave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cave FRVR has 238 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Cave FRVR ships an update every 2 months, Astrocave every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cave FRVR | Astrocave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (238 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-frvr/id1220374883/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocave/id1543714470/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **238** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FRVR ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/911820974) | [Les Bird](https://appshunter.io/developer/398917210) |

## What reviewers say

### Cave FRVR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cave-frvr/id1220374883)

Pilot a spacecraft through an endless cave, collecting jewels and power-ups. Use quick reflexes to land on platforms and avoid crashing into walls or attackers. Enjoy simple graphics and charming sound effects in this game suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Pilot spacecraft, Navigate endless cave, Collect jewels and points, Land on platforms, Use safety shields, Immortal option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🌟 Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Great graphics and design
- ⏱️ Quick restart and easy to pick up
- 💡 Rewarding experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App doesn't open
- 🐛 Stuck on logo screen
- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 Controls are finicky
- 🐛 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't open
- Stuck on logo/splash screen
- Game freezes randomly
- Screen goes black randomly
- Sound effects persist after game over/restart

**Requested features**

- Port over progress from Facebook/Messenger
- Option to change controls (left/right)
- More plentiful pink diamonds or IAP option
- Fix missions that don't work
- Optimize for iPhone X series


### Astrocave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrocave/id1543714470)

Pilot a lander through dangerous underground caves, collecting fuel to ascend. Test your bravery and skill to reach the exit, with procedurally generated levels and a unique soundtrack. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated cave levels, Fuel collection for survival, Touch and tilt controls, Bluetooth controller support, Sci-Fi Industrial Obscurity soundtrack, Custom seed level generation, Game Center leaderboards and achievements

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 CREDITS... | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cave FRVR free?

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

### Is Astrocave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cave FRVR or Astrocave?

Astrocave is rated higher. Cave FRVR averages 4.5 out of 5 from 238 ratings, while Astrocave averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Cave FRVR or Astrocave have ads?

Cave FRVR shows ads; Astrocave does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cave FRVR or Astrocave?

Cave FRVR ships an update every 2 months, and Astrocave every 2 days. Most recently, Cave FRVR was updated on October 14, 2026 and Astrocave on October 3, 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.*