Pengrun vs Astral Blitz
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pengrun
Control a penguin and navigate a world to survive for as long as possible. Experience endless running gameplay with a charming arctic theme. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go.
- Penguin character control
- Survival gameplay
- Endless running mechanics
- Arctic environment
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Welcome to Pengrun! Run around as a Penguin and survive as long as you can!
Astral Blitz
Engage in a fast-paced 2D space shooter with retro visuals. Pilot a powerful spaceship, battle diverse enemy spacecraft and bosses, and navigate treacherous cosmic environments. Test your skills to become the ultimate cosmic ace.
- 2D space shooter gameplay
- Retro-inspired visuals
- Variety of enemy spacecraft
- Challenging boss battles
- Devastating weapon systems
- Fast-paced action
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Prepare for an adrenaline-pumping journey through the depths of space in this captivating arcade 2D space shooter. This stellar experience combines fast-paced action, intense battles, and retro-inspired visuals to create an addictive and immersive gaming experience. Take control of a powerful spaceship equipped with an array of devastating weapons as you navigate through treacherous cosmic environments. Encounter hordes of enemy spacecraft, from nimble fighters to menacing boss ships, each with unique attack patterns and abilities. Prepare for an addictive and pulse-pounding arcade space shooter that will push your skills to the limit. Brace yourself for non-stop action through the vastness of space. Can you rise to the challenge and become the ultimate cosmic ace in this 2D space shooter?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Pengrun at none against Astral Blitz's shown. Pengrun also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Astral Blitz's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pengrun against 5.0 for Astral Blitz. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Pengrun ships an update every 3 weeks, Astral Blitz daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pengrun | Astral Blitz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 230 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calen McCann | Jose Paredes Morales |
Customer experience
Pengrun
Astral Blitz
In-app purchases
Pengrun
No in-app purchases
Astral Blitz
No in-app purchases
