Comparison

Rocket Surfer vs AstroBuster

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

Head to head
About

Rocket Surfer

Pilot a rocket through space, dodging asteroids and engaging in thrilling combat. Choose between different rocket types, each with unique abilities like firing lasers or creating protective bubbles. Enjoy an immersive space simulation experience on your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Rocket movement via shaking or tapping
  • Asteroid dodging mechanics
  • Laser firing for asteroid destruction
  • Bubble creation for defense
  • Multiple rocket types
  • Space simulation gameplay
Features
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Shake your hands and your rocket will be moved respectively. You can also tap on the place where you want to move a rocket. ASTEROID ROCKET - Save your rocket from dropped Asteroids. - Asteroids will drop randomly from a random position. - Shake your iPhone left or right. You can also tap anywhere to move rocket that position. LASER ROCKET - Thrilling effect! Your rocket will fire laser continuously. - You just need to break asteroids by hitting lasers to them. BUBBLE ROCKET - Tap anywhere to throw bubble.  - Save your rocket from landslide part on the bubble.  -You can blow any number of the bubble. It is a really amazing experience. You can play this ​game on the ​iPhone, iPod, ​and iPad. Enjoy best space surfer game.

About

AstroBuster

Experience a retro-arcade inspired space shooter with endless levels and deep customization. Engage in fast-paced combat, collect power-ups, and personalize your ship with unique aesthetics. Daily challenges and rewards keep the action fresh.

Highlights
  • Infinite procedurally generated levels
  • Customizable ships, weapons, and call-signs
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Power-up drafts for varied runs
  • Dynamic soundtrack and haptic feedback
  • Offline play support
Features
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One ship. A sky full of trouble. One more run. AstroBuster is a retro space shooter built for quick escapes and high-score chases. Dodge asteroid storms, blast alien raiders and dismantle a boss one turret at a time. Fly through star haze, passing planets and swirling galaxies as each sector pushes your reflexes further. FIND YOUR FLOW Steer with the joystick, line up your cannons and fire through the chaos. Chain asteroid kills to build combos, collect AstroCoins and use Time Warp to slow the action when the sky gets crowded. BUILD YOUR FIREPOWER Unlock double and triple cannons, continuous fire and health storage. Grab health pickups and invincibility gems to keep your run alive. Call in Rocket Buddy for two wing drones that send extra shots outward beside your ship. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVANTAGE Pick from three perks between sectors. Faster bullets, longer shields, coin magnets, gold asteroids, stronger healing, quicker Warp recharge and combo bonuses can change the way you fly. MAKE THE SHIP YOURS Collect AstroShips, choose your AstroFire exhaust and dress your hull in camo skins. Mix your unlocked looks with Remix, then take your favorite setup into the next mission. CHASE SOMETHING NEW Take on the Daily Signal, earn achievement rewards and raise your Astro-Rank. Keep pushing your personal records through increasingly demanding sectors and four-turret boss encounters. ARCADE ATMOSPHERE, YOUR SETTINGS Crisp pixel lettering, sharp explosions, a changing space backdrop, music and sound effects bring each flight to life. Adjust music, effects and haptics separately. Optional quiet reminders only invite you back after time away. Play the core game offline. Purchases and purchase restoration require an internet connection. Optional AstroCoin packs are available through in-app purchases. Launch your next mission. How long can you keep the streak alive?

Screenshots

Rocket Surfer4 screens
AstroBuster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AstroBuster at none against Rocket Surfer's shown. Rocket Surfer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Rocket Surfer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AstroBuster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Rocket Surfer against 5.0 for AstroBuster. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rocket Surfer ships an update every 7 months, AstroBuster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Rocket Surfer versus AstroBuster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocket SurferAstroBuster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB50 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSoftnoesisOBX Software Corporation

Customer experience

Rocket Surfer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AstroBuster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Rocket Surfer

One-time1
  • Remove Ad$2.99
4 purchases

AstroBuster

One-time4
  • 100 AstroCoins$0.99
  • 500 AstroCoins$3.99
  • 1000 AstroCoins$7.99
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  • 5000 AstroCoins$14.99

Questions

Is Rocket Surfer free?
Rocket Surfer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroBuster free?
AstroBuster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rocket Surfer or AstroBuster?
Rocket Surfer and AstroBuster are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Rocket Surfer or AstroBuster have ads?
Rocket Surfer shows ads; AstroBuster does not.
Which is updated more often, Rocket Surfer or AstroBuster?
Rocket Surfer ships an update every 7 months, and AstroBuster every 4 months. Most recently, Rocket Surfer was updated on October 10, 2026 and AstroBuster on October 16, 2026.

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