Asteroid Commando vs Paper Strike
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Paper Strike
Engage in a 2D survival shooter set on a paper battlefield. Move, shoot automatically, and defeat endless waves of enemies. Enjoy a unique hand-drawn visual style and challenging gameplay.
- Simple one-touch controls
- Endless enemy waves
- Score tracking
- Unique hand-drawn visuals
- Challenging progression
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Step into a hand-drawn world of survival and action! In this unique 2D game, you’ll find yourself battling waves of enemies on a simple yet engaging paper battlefield. The concept is straightforward: move your character, shoot automatically, and take down as many enemies as you can. Key Features: Simple Controls: Easy to pick up and play. Just move your character to dodge attacks and defeat enemies. Endless Waves: Face never-ending waves of enemies that get tougher as you progress. Score Tracking: Earn points for every enemy you defeat and see how long you can survive. Unique Visual Style: A game that feels like it’s come to life on notebook paper, giving you a nostalgic yet fresh experience. Challenging Gameplay: It may look simple, but the longer you survive, the more intense the game becomes. Whether you’re a casual gamer or looking for a quick challenge, this game offers endless fun in a hand-drawn world. Can you survive the paper battlefield?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paper Strike at 83% against Asteroid Commando's 38%. Paper Strike also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Asteroid Commando's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On 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
Paper Strike is free to download; Asteroid Commando costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, Paper Strike every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Asteroid Commando | Paper Strike |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (134 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 83.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Best chart rank | #190 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Red Sprite Studios | Halil Dikisli |
Customer experience
Asteroid Commando
Paper Strike
In-app purchases
Asteroid Commando
No in-app purchases
Paper Strike
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Asteroid Commando free?
Is Paper Strike free?
Do Asteroid Commando or Paper Strike have ads?
Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Paper Strike?
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