# Asteroid Commando vs Star Duster

The clearest difference is rating: Star Duster at 5.0 against Asteroid Commando's 4.0. Star Duster also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Asteroid Commando's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 2) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99 and Star Duster $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Star Duster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Commando has 134 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, Star Duster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Asteroid Commando | Star Duster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | #191 |
| Size | 40 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) |

## What reviewers say

### Asteroid Commando

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

**Currently charting:** #190 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


### Star Duster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience a retro-inspired arcade challenge that harks back to the 80s. Control your character through unique gameplay mechanics, including physical head movements via push-ups, and enjoy an immersive soundscape. Compete for high scores across two distinct game modes.

**Highlights:** Two distinct game modes, High score lists, Head control via push-ups (iOS), Retro 80s aesthetic, Immersive soundscape

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

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

### Is Star Duster free?

Star Duster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Asteroid Commando or Star Duster?

Star Duster is rated higher. Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Star Duster averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Asteroid Commando or Star Duster have ads?

Neither Asteroid Commando nor Star Duster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Star Duster?

Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, and Star Duster every 3 weeks. Most recently, Asteroid Commando was updated on September 20, 2026 and Star Duster on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Asteroid Commando or Star Duster?

Asteroid Commando currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Star Duster at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*