Comparison

Asteroid Commando vs Asteroid

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

Head to head
About

Asteroid Commando

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
Currently charting
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Asteroid Commando is a vector graphics arcade game for your iPhone and Apple Watch. Pilot your ship as you blast asteroids in search of priceless gems. Battle alien pirates and avoid deadly space mines! • Choose between Modern Tron inspired graphics or original arcade Vector graphics • Vector style asteroids, enemies and mines! • Power-ups include Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire and Time Freeze! • Intuitive and simple controls using the Crown on the Watch! • Swipe to move on the iPhone! • Short burst gameplay is perfect for the Watch and iPhone! • Daily rank to see how you compare to the rest of the world! • Retro sound effects on the iPhone and Watch! • Play anywhere, anytime! • Runs at 60fps on the Watch! • Watch features stylish Complications! • Ability to invert Crown controls on the Watch! • TouchArcade Game of the Week! Relive the glory days of the arcade on your Apple Watch and iPhone. Thanks for playing -Johnno and Pete

About

Asteroid

Navigate a fuel-less spaceship using weapon recoil to destroy asteroids and explore cosmic realms. Upgrade your ship, test your reflexes, and compete on global leaderboards in this dynamic 2D space game.

Highlights
  • Recoil-based navigation
  • Dynamic asteroid destruction
  • Ship upgrades and customization
  • Multiple cosmic environments
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Infinite replayability
Features
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Embark on an intergalactic journey with "Asteroid: A Cosmic Drift-Off," an engaging 2D space game that challenges the laws of physics! Find your spaceship stranded in the vast cosmic void with depleted fuel. However, don't worry, intrepid explorer – harness the robust recoil from your ammunition to navigate through the stars and destroy the incoming array of diverse asteroids. Key Features: 1. Innovative Gameplay: Hone your cosmic navigation skills by strategically firing your ammunition. The recoil serves as your lifeline in this fuel-free space odyssey. 2. Dynamic Asteroid Destruction: Encounter an unyielding barrage of asteroids, each with unique shapes and characteristics. Adjust your drifting tactics while navigating through the captivating asteroid field. 3. Upgrade and Personalise: Uncover new ammunition, unlock abilities, and customise your spacecraft to withstand the escalating cosmic challenges. 4. Captivating Cosmic Environments: Traverse different cosmic realms as you drift further into the unknown. 5. Test Your Reflexes: Challenge your reflexes and precision while manoeuvring through the chaotic asteroid field. Can you outmanoeuvre the cosmic chaos and emerge as the ultimate space pilot? 6. Infinite Replayability: Experience endless hours of exciting gameplay with dynamically generated levels. Each drift-off presents a unique and challenging experience every time you launch into space. 7. Compete Globally: Climb the global leaderboards and compete with players from around the world. Showcase your drifting skills and aim to become the top space navigator in the galaxy. Fuel up on excitement and commence the cosmic drift-off! Download now to immerse yourself in the thrilling experience of "Asteroid: A Cosmic Drift-Off." The stars are calling, Captain – will you heed their call?

Screenshots

Asteroid Commando4 screens
Asteroid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Asteroid at Free against Asteroid Commando's $1.99. Asteroid also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (50% vs 38%). Asteroid Commando's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (134 vs 4). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Asteroid is free to download; Asteroid Commando costs $1.99 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 — 4.0 for Asteroid Commando against 4.0 for Asteroid. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Commando has 134 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of Asteroid Commando's written reviews are positive against 50% of Asteroid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Asteroid Commando versus Asteroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsteroid CommandoAsteroid
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (134 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#190 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Sprite StudiosAaditya Ajikumar

Customer experience

Asteroid Commando

All ratings134 ratings
Positive70.1%
Neutral11.2%
Negative18.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%

Asteroid

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Asteroid Commando

No in-app purchases

None

Asteroid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asteroid Commando free?
Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asteroid free?
Asteroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Asteroid Commando or Asteroid?
Asteroid Commando and Asteroid are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 134 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Asteroid Commando or Asteroid have ads?
Asteroid shows ads; Asteroid Commando does not.
Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Asteroid?
Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, and Asteroid every 3 days. Most recently, Asteroid Commando was updated on September 20, 2026 and Asteroid on September 21, 2026.

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