# AstroBlasters vs Shadow Survival

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AstroBlasters at 86% against Shadow Survival's 44%. AstroBlasters also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). Shadow Survival's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (746 vs 17). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shadow Survival sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. AstroBlasters asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shadow Survival holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shadow Survival has 746 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of AstroBlasters's written reviews are positive against 44% of Shadow Survival's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AstroBlasters | Shadow Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroblasters/id1375444239/reviews) | **[4.6 (746 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **746** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 43.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 124 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flat Pixel Society](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294796432) | [SeungHo Chung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626940418) |

## What reviewers say

### AstroBlasters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroblasters/id1375444239)

Lead humanity's survival by exploring the galaxy for a new home. Command elite earthlings to navigate the vast universe and face unknown threats. Your mission is to secure a future for humankind.

**Highlights:** Galaxy exploration, Humanity survival mission, Command elite earthlings, Face unknown universe threats, Find a new home world

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Shadow Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-survival-vampire-game/id6467580965)

Engage in a thrilling vampire survival game where you battle hordes of monsters. Level up your knight, upgrade skills, and strategically combine abilities to wipe out enemies. Choose your hero and conquer challenging maps to survive the encroaching darkness.

**Highlights:** Kill countless monsters, Level up and upgrade skills, Organize unique skill decks, Choose and strengthen heroes, Strategic one-handed control, Battle on numerous maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gem_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| coinbank_1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| day_access_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| vip1_package1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| chapter_1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| chapter_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| gacha_level_2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ss_special_cheering_1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| skin_9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| lucky_package | $4.99 | one-time |
| pass_1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| rare_hero_choice_package2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| legend_hero_celebration_pack3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| gem_3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| special_package_13 | $9.99 | one-time |
| monthly_fixed+remove_ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| legendary_hero_choice_package3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_9 | $18.99 | one-time |
| season_hyperpass_8 | $18.99 | one-time |
| pass_2 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun game
- 🚀 Potential to be good
- 💡 Interesting skills and mechanics
- 💡 Variety of characters and playstyles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, loading issues, equipment selection bug)
- 🔨 Rough around the edges (abrupt level endings, confusing interface)
- 🔋 Grindy progression
- 🔒 Privacy concerns (personal information collection)

**Reported bugs**

- Flame lizard level 10 ability not working
- Equipment selection options disappearing after merging
- Crash on startup
- Lost progress and account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Offline mode or sync timer
- Account options (e.g., login via social media)
- Improved wave design with more variety
- Multiplayer modes
- Better translation and localization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AstroBlasters free?

AstroBlasters is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Shadow Survival free?

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

### Which has better reviews, AstroBlasters or Shadow Survival?

Shadow Survival is rated higher. AstroBlasters averages 4.2 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Shadow Survival averages 4.6 from 746 ratings.

### Do AstroBlasters or Shadow Survival have ads?

Shadow Survival shows ads; AstroBlasters does not.

### Which is updated more often, AstroBlasters or Shadow Survival?

AstroBlasters ships an update every 2 months, and Shadow Survival every 2 months. Most recently, AstroBlasters was updated on October 22, 2026 and Shadow Survival on October 22, 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.*