Comparison

Romancing SaGa 3 vs Ex Astris

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

Head to head
About

Romancing SaGa 3

Embark on an epic adventure in this remastered RPG classic, featuring optimized graphics, new content, and a story defined by your choices. Explore a world threatened by a recurring cosmic event and choose from eight unique protagonists.

Highlights
  • HD Remaster with optimized graphics
  • New dungeon to explore
  • New scenarios
  • New Game+ function
  • 8 unique protagonists
  • Player-driven choices
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The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Developed by industry veterans including the legendary developer Akitoshi Kawazu, Romancing SaGa™ 3 was originally released in Japan in 1995. This brand-new HD remaster of the legendary RPG masterpiece introduces optimized graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function! The celebrated RPG classic comes West for the first time! Developed by industry veterans including the legendary developer Akitoshi Kawazu, Romancing SaGa™ 3 was originally released in Japan in 1995. This HD remaster of the legendary RPG masterpiece introduces optimized graphics, a new dungeon to explore, new scenarios and a new game+ function. Select one of the 8 unique protagonists and embark on an epic adventure defined by your own choices! Once every 300 years, the Rise of Morastrum threatens the existence of our world. All born in that year are doomed to perish before its end. However, there came a time when a sole child did survive. He was using the power of death to conquer the world. Yet one day, he vanished. Another 300 years passed, and again a child defied fate. She came to be known as the Matriarch. It has been 300-odd years since the appearance of the Matriarch. Humanity now stands at the fulcrum between hope and despair. Will there be another child of destiny?

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

Romancing SaGa 34 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ex Astris at $9.99 against Romancing SaGa 3's $21.99. Ex Astris also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 43%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Romancing SaGa 3's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On rating, ads, 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

Romancing SaGa 3 costs $21.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Romancing SaGa 3 against 4.4 for Ex Astris. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ex Astris has 267 ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 43% of Romancing SaGa 3's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Romancing SaGa 3 ships an update every 2 months, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Romancing SaGa 3 versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRomancing SaGa 3Ex Astris
Price$21.99$9.99 — better
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better4.4 (267 ratings)
Positive reviews43.2% of reviews66.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings30267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#147 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size769 MB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd.GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Romancing SaGa 3

All ratings30 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive43.2%
Neutral8.1%
Negative48.6%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral13.0%
Negative21.0%

Bugs and requests

Romancing SaGa 3

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

None

Romancing SaGa 3

No in-app purchases

None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Romancing SaGa 3 free?
Romancing SaGa 3 costs $21.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Romancing SaGa 3 or Ex Astris?
Romancing SaGa 3 is rated higher. Romancing SaGa 3 averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do Romancing SaGa 3 or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither Romancing SaGa 3 nor Ex Astris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Romancing SaGa 3 or Ex Astris?
Romancing SaGa 3 ships an update every 2 months, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Romancing SaGa 3 was updated on November 7, 2026 and Ex Astris on November 3, 2026.

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