# Asteroid Commando vs Arcadia

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Arcadia at 95% against Asteroid Commando's 38%. Arcadia also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (12K vs 134). Asteroid Commando's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99 and Arcadia $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Arcadia holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Arcadia has 12K ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Asteroid Commando's written reviews are positive against 95% of Arcadia's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Asteroid Commando | Arcadia |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadia-watch-games/id1479608271/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **94.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #167 | **#2** |
| Size | 40 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) | [Raffaele D'Amato](https://appshunter.io/developer/529947655) |

## What reviewers say

### Asteroid Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a ship through a retro arcade experience, blasting asteroids and collecting gems while battling alien pirates and avoiding mines. Enjoy classic vector graphics and power-ups across iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Vector graphics (modern or classic), Power-ups (Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire, Time Freeze), Intuitive Crown controls for Apple Watch, Swipe controls for iPhone, Daily global rankings, Short burst gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Arcadia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcadia-watch-games/id1479608271)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Casual, #11 Top Paid · Action, #28 Top Paid · Games, #41 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience a collection of 22 retro 8-bit arcade games playable across Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV. Enjoy classic gameplay with no ads, in-app purchases, or user tracking, and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** 22 retro arcade games, Playable on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, No ads or in-app purchases, No user tracking, Daily, Weekly, All Time leaderboards, iCloud storage, Advanced Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great games for Apple Watch
- 🕹 Variety of classic arcade-style games
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🎮 Smooth and responsive gameplay
- 🕰 Perfect for quick gaming sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🕹 Some games lack depth or variety
- 🕹 Repetitive gameplay in certain games
- 🔊 Loud sound effects on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Leaderboards not loading properly
- Occasional freezing or black screens
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- More game variety and genres
- Ability to adjust sound/music volume
- Persistent high scores and leaderboards
- Multiplayer or competitive game modes
- New game additions and updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Arcadia free?

Arcadia costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Asteroid Commando or Arcadia?

Arcadia is rated higher. Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Arcadia averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Asteroid Commando or Arcadia have ads?

Neither Asteroid Commando nor Arcadia shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Arcadia?

Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, and Arcadia every 6 weeks. Most recently, Asteroid Commando was updated on October 8, 2026 and Arcadia on October 15, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Asteroid Commando or Arcadia?

Asteroid Commando currently peaks at #167 in the App Store charts, and Arcadia at #2. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*