Comparison

Breakout by CodeHS vs Asteroid

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

Head to head
About

Breakout by CodeHS

Control a paddle by tilting your phone to break all the bricks in this classic arcade game. Built on a platform for teaching coding, this game offers simple, engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Tilt controls for paddle movement
  • Break all the bricks
  • Classic arcade gameplay
  • Built on CodeHS platform
Features
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This is the Breakout game from CodeHS. Tilt your phone left and right to move the paddle. Try to break all the bricks! This app was built on CodeHS (http://codehs.com), a platform for helping schools teach coding. Any app you build on CodeHS can get submitted to the App Store as well.

About

Asteroid

Navigate a fuel-less spaceship using weapon recoil to destroy asteroids and explore cosmic realms. Upgrade your ship, test your reflexes, and compete on global leaderboards in this dynamic 2D space game.

Highlights
  • Recoil-based navigation
  • Dynamic asteroid destruction
  • Ship upgrades and customization
  • Multiple cosmic environments
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Infinite replayability
Features
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Embark on an intergalactic journey with "Asteroid: A Cosmic Drift-Off," an engaging 2D space game that challenges the laws of physics! Find your spaceship stranded in the vast cosmic void with depleted fuel. However, don't worry, intrepid explorer – harness the robust recoil from your ammunition to navigate through the stars and destroy the incoming array of diverse asteroids. Key Features: 1. Innovative Gameplay: Hone your cosmic navigation skills by strategically firing your ammunition. The recoil serves as your lifeline in this fuel-free space odyssey. 2. Dynamic Asteroid Destruction: Encounter an unyielding barrage of asteroids, each with unique shapes and characteristics. Adjust your drifting tactics while navigating through the captivating asteroid field. 3. Upgrade and Personalise: Uncover new ammunition, unlock abilities, and customise your spacecraft to withstand the escalating cosmic challenges. 4. Captivating Cosmic Environments: Traverse different cosmic realms as you drift further into the unknown. 5. Test Your Reflexes: Challenge your reflexes and precision while manoeuvring through the chaotic asteroid field. Can you outmanoeuvre the cosmic chaos and emerge as the ultimate space pilot? 6. Infinite Replayability: Experience endless hours of exciting gameplay with dynamically generated levels. Each drift-off presents a unique and challenging experience every time you launch into space. 7. Compete Globally: Climb the global leaderboards and compete with players from around the world. Showcase your drifting skills and aim to become the top space navigator in the galaxy. Fuel up on excitement and commence the cosmic drift-off! Download now to immerse yourself in the thrilling experience of "Asteroid: A Cosmic Drift-Off." The stars are calling, Captain – will you heed their call?

Screenshots

Breakout by CodeHS2 screens
Asteroid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Asteroid at 4.0 against Breakout by CodeHS's 2.7. Asteroid also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%). Breakout by CodeHS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Asteroid holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Breakout by CodeHS's written reviews are positive against 50% of Asteroid's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Breakout by CodeHS versus Asteroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBreakout by CodeHSAsteroid
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (19 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCodeHSAaditya Ajikumar

Customer experience

Breakout by CodeHS

All ratings19 ratings
Positive36.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative53.3%

Asteroid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Breakout by CodeHS

No in-app purchases

None

Asteroid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Breakout by CodeHS free?
Breakout by CodeHS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asteroid free?
Asteroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Breakout by CodeHS or Asteroid?
Asteroid is rated higher. Breakout by CodeHS averages 2.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Asteroid averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Breakout by CodeHS or Asteroid have ads?
Asteroid shows ads; Breakout by CodeHS does not.

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