Comparison

Asteroid Commando vs Paper Strike

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

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.

Highlights
  • Simple one-touch controls
  • Endless enemy waves
  • Score tracking
  • Unique hand-drawn visuals
  • Challenging progression
Features
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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?

Screenshots

Asteroid Commando4 screens
Paper Strike4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Asteroid Commando versus Paper Strike: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsteroid CommandoPaper Strike
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better—
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 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRed Sprite StudiosHalil Dikisli

Customer experience

Asteroid Commando

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

Paper Strike

Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

Asteroid Commando

No in-app purchases

None

Paper Strike

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asteroid Commando free?
Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Paper Strike free?
Paper Strike is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Asteroid Commando or Paper Strike have ads?
Paper Strike shows ads; Asteroid Commando does not.
Which is updated more often, Asteroid Commando or Paper Strike?
Asteroid Commando ships an update every 6 weeks, and Paper Strike every 3 days. Most recently, Asteroid Commando was updated on September 20, 2026 and Paper Strike on September 9, 2026.

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