Comparison

Sparklite vs AstroBoost

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

Head to head
About

Sparklite

Embark on a roguelite action-adventure in a vibrant, procedurally generated world. Battle foes with a variety of gadgets and weapons, explore diverse environments, and harness a unique resource to overcome challenges and save the land from a greedy baron. The game offers a free trial before unlocking the full experience.

Highlights
  • Procedurally generated world exploration
  • Top-down action combat
  • Gadget and weapon invention
  • Titan boss battles
  • World-building and NPC interaction
  • Pixel art aesthetic and original soundtrack
Features
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Try Sparklite for free up until the first Titan fight and unlock the full game for the whole adventure! Sparklite is an Action-Adventure roguelite set in a whimsical and ever-changing land. Gear up for Adventure and battle foes in top-down action using an arsenal of gadgets, guns, and gear. Explore dangerous corners of the procedurally generated world, take down titans of the mining industry, and harness the power Sparklite! Key Features • Explore the bright and colourful land of Geodia • Harness the Sparklite to fight monsters and titans • Befriend the locals and help build The Refuge • Invent your arsenal to solves puzzles, defeat enemies and become stronger • Save the environment from the greedy Baron • Enjoy intricate pixel art aesthetic and an original soundtrack by composer Dale North (Wizard of Legend) inspired by retro classics Carefully redesigned for mobile • Revamped interface • Game Center achievements • iCloud - Share your progress between iOS devices • Compatible with MFicontrollers If you experience any issue with Sparklite, please contact our customer support here: https://playdigious.helpshift.com/hc/en/8-sparklite/contact-us/. Please make sure to give us as much information as possible on your problem.

About

AstroBoost

Features
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Through a space journey, explore multiple asteroids in search of rare resources! Play as Mineos, an astronaut equipped with a jetpack that will allow him to easily explore the asteroids and thus retrieve rare materials even in the most difficult-to-reach corners. Discover gameplay that is both easy to pick up but offers numerous challenges!

Screenshots

Sparklite4 screens
AstroBoost4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sparklite and AstroBoost are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Sparklite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AstroBoost sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sparklite versus AstroBoost: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkliteAstroBoost
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (588 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings588 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB94 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperPlaydigiousRemy Sainsard

Bugs and requests

Sparklite

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to progress past certain points
  • Inconsistent controller support
  • Graphical glitches in certain areas
  • Save data loss or corruption

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for more languages
  • Improve button/control customization
  • Expand endgame content and replayability
  • Optimize performance on older devices
  • Add cloud save support

AstroBoost

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Sparklite

One-time1
  • Unlock Full Game$6.99
1 purchases

AstroBoost

One-time1
  • No Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Sparklite free?
Sparklite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroBoost free?
AstroBoost is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sparklite or AstroBoost have ads?
Neither Sparklite nor AstroBoost shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sparklite or AstroBoost?
Sparklite ships an update every 2 months, and AstroBoost every 2 months. Most recently, Sparklite was updated on September 22, 2026 and AstroBoost on September 13, 2026.

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