Comparison

Astrocave vs Sticky Castle

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

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About

Astrocave

Pilot a lander through dangerous underground caves, collecting fuel to ascend. Test your bravery and skill to reach the exit, with procedurally generated levels and a unique soundtrack. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated cave levels
  • Fuel collection for survival
  • Touch and tilt controls
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Sci-Fi Industrial Obscurity soundtrack
  • Custom seed level generation
  • Game Center leaderboards and achievements
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Pilot your lander through the dangers of an underground cave system to reach the exit at the top. Collect fuel during your ascent to stay alive. Only 0.24% (based on App analytics) are brave enough to try and only 1 in 100 (based on leaderboard statistics) are successful. Are you brave enough to try? Can you reach the top? Simple to play! Just touch the screen to thrust and tilt device to steer. Supports bluetooth game controllers too! Includes an incredible Sci-Fi Industrial Obscurity music soundtrack! Uses a unique seed based subtractive algorithm for generating levels. Create unique levels using custom seeds. More than 50 secret seed awards to discover! Earn free credits by guessing the secret seeds. 14 Game Center leaderboards to conquer! 25 Game Center achievements!

About

Sticky Castle

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Embark on a thrilling journey with Sticky Castle, where a group of sticky blobs ventures to rescue the captivated Queen of Stickiness from the clutches of a colossal castle! Brace yourself for an adrenaline-pumping escapade as these sticky heroes deploy their unique stickiness to combat foes, evade perilous traps, and escape from a treacherous lava pool. Oh, and did we mention the joy of smashing countless bottles? Sticky Castle is a high-octane, fast-paced action-packed adventure that's effortlessly accessible yet devilishly challenging. Guide your sticky companions through a myriad of strategic challenges, time your moves flawlessly, and pull off jaw-dropping stunts. Will you rise to the occasion and prove you've got what it takes to reach the top? GAME MECHANIC + Tap your way to soaring heights and master the art of precision jumping + Fight monsters, dodge danger, and experience a journey like never before + Shatter bottles into a satisfying symphony of destruction + Gather precious loot to unlock new characters, stylish hats and power-ups + Conquer missions for lucrative rewards and smash even more bottles – because, why not? MAIN FEATURES + Immerse yourself in a visually stunning art style with vibrant, eye-catching colors + Experience gameplay that's not just fun but rooted in skill, striking the perfect balance between accessibility and challenge + Unlock a cast of adorable characters with more on the horizon + No ads, no pay-to-win gimmicks – just pure, unadulterated fun + Compete on a global scale with Game Center integration and leaderboards + Enjoy the convenience of offline play Gear up for the ultimate sticky adventure! Are you prepared to face the challenges, conquer the heights, and emerge victorious in Sticky Castle? Your epic journey awaits!

Screenshots

Astrocave4 screens
Sticky Castle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sticky Castle at none against Astrocave's 1. Sticky Castle also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Astrocave's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Astrocave sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sticky Castle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astrocave ships an update every 2 days, Sticky Castle every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Astrocave versus Sticky Castle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstrocaveSticky Castle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size248 MB203 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLes BirdLeon Schrijvers

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Astrocave

One-time1
  • 5,000 CREDITS...$0.99
None

Sticky Castle

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astrocave free?
Astrocave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sticky Castle free?
Sticky Castle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astrocave or Sticky Castle have ads?
Neither Astrocave nor Sticky Castle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astrocave or Sticky Castle?
Astrocave ships an update every 2 days, and Sticky Castle every 2 months. Most recently, Astrocave was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sticky Castle on November 7, 2026.

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