# Astalo vs Watcher Chronicles

The clearest difference is rating: Watcher Chronicles at 4.3 against Astalo's 3.5. Watcher Chronicles also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Astalo's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astalo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Watcher Chronicles sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Watcher Chronicles holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 143 and 255 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Astalo's written reviews are positive against 64% of Watcher Chronicles's.

Astalo ships an update weekly, Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astalo | Watcher Chronicles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (143 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astalo/id1491494378/reviews) | **[4.3 (255 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 143 | **255** |
| Positive reviews | 52.8% of reviews | **64.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 964 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Third Sphere Game Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592020893) |

## What reviewers say

### Astalo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astalo/id1491494378)

Embark on a thrilling dungeon crawl with this action-packed mobile game. Master one-button combat to defeat monsters, collect treasures, and unlock new characters. Compete on leaderboards and conquer endless waves of enemies.

**Highlights:** One-button hack and slash combat, Secret treasure hunting, Powerup collection, Monster and boss battles, Multiple arena environments, Unlockable characters, Endless mode with enemy waves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| 100 000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced action
- ✨ Smooth performance
- 💡 Good concept
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

-  repetitive gameplay
- 😵 Difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay
- 💸 Pay-to-win elements
- 😵 Hard to control

**Reported bugs**

- Character walks off the map
- Game crashes at high scores
- Ads play audio while muted
- "Walking" characters bounce off edges or walk off

**Requested features**

- Inverse controls option
- More character variety
- Character customization
- Endless mode starts easy and gets harder
- Stats explanation in tutorial


### Watcher Chronicles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watcher-chronicles/id1592020891)

Embark on a challenging 2D souls-like ARPG adventure through a purgatorial realm. Battle over 20 bosses, explore interconnected areas, and master fast-paced, skill-based combat. Upgrade your hero with diverse weapons and magic, and enjoy local co-op multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Challenging souls-like combat, Large interconnected world exploration, Local co-op multiplayer, Powerful magic spells, Diverse weapon types, Robust RPG system, Over 20 relentless bosses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Watcher Chronicles Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Excellent 2D souls-like gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Beautiful art style and graphics
- ⚔️ Challenging but fair combat system
- 💰 Good value for $8 price point
- 🏆 Well-designed bosses and enemy variety

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎮 Clunky and non-customizable touch controls
- ⏱️ Noticeable input delay between actions
- 🗺️ Poor map system and navigation
- 💸 Misleading free-to-play marketing (actually paid demo)
- 📦 Large file size (1.5-2GB) for mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Game doesn't load or crashes on startup
- Arrow marker gets stuck and blocks pause menu
- Touch input registers unintended actions
- Game requires 2GB free storage to function properly
- Healing mechanic unclear or non-functional

**Requested features**

- Customizable touch control placement and size
- Comprehensive in-game tutorial and help menu
- Improved map system with biome divisions
- More weapon attack patterns and combo system
- Parry mechanics that deflect projectiles and reduce posture


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astalo free?

Astalo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Watcher Chronicles free?

Watcher Chronicles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astalo or Watcher Chronicles?

Watcher Chronicles is rated higher. Astalo averages 3.5 out of 5 from 143 ratings, while Watcher Chronicles averages 4.3 from 255 ratings.

### Do Astalo or Watcher Chronicles have ads?

Neither Astalo nor Watcher Chronicles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astalo or Watcher Chronicles?

Astalo ships an update weekly, and Watcher Chronicles every 3 days. Most recently, Astalo was updated on October 8, 2026 and Watcher Chronicles on October 14, 2026.

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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.*