Rocket Surfer vs AstroBuster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Rocket movement via shaking or tapping
- Asteroid dodging mechanics
- Laser firing for asteroid destruction
- Bubble creation for defense
- Multiple rocket types
- Space simulation gameplay
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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.
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.
- 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
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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?
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Rocket Surfer | AstroBuster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Softnoesis | OBX Software Corporation |
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Rocket Surfer
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In-app purchases
Rocket Surfer
- Remove Ad$2.99
AstroBuster
- 100 AstroCoins$0.99
- 500 AstroCoins$3.99
- 1000 AstroCoins$7.99
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- 5000 AstroCoins$14.99
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