# Asteroid Commando vs Pitfall 2600

The clearest difference is rating: Asteroid Commando at 4.0 against Pitfall 2600's 2.0. Asteroid Commando also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (38% vs 17%). Pitfall 2600's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99 and Pitfall 2600 $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Asteroid Commando holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Commando has 134 ratings behind it against 26, 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 17% of Pitfall 2600's.

Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, Pitfall 2600 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Asteroid Commando | Pitfall 2600 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews)** | [2.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitfall-2600/id1617310181/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **134** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | **37.5% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #190 | #190 |
| Size | 40 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) | [Lazaros Dinakis](https://appshunter.io/developer/335501411) |

## 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


### Pitfall 2600

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pitfall-2600/id1617310181)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Action (US App Store)

Navigate a jungle world across 256 interconnected screens to collect 32 treasures within a time limit. This classic-style adventure challenges players to master the environment and find all the hidden items.

**Highlights:** Collect 32 jungle treasures, Explore 256 interconnected screens, Time-based challenges, Flip-screen gameplay, Classic adventure style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

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

### Is Pitfall 2600 free?

Pitfall 2600 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Asteroid Commando or Pitfall 2600?

Asteroid Commando is rated higher. Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Pitfall 2600 averages 2.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do Asteroid Commando or Pitfall 2600 have ads?

Neither Asteroid Commando nor Pitfall 2600 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Pitfall 2600?

Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pitfall 2600 every 9 months. Most recently, Asteroid Commando was updated on September 20, 2026 and Pitfall 2600 on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Asteroid Commando or Pitfall 2600?

Asteroid Commando currently peaks at #190 in the App Store charts, and Pitfall 2600 at #190. 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.*