# Astronaut Rush vs ROCKET RIPPER

The clearest difference is rating: ROCKET RIPPER at 5.0 against Astronaut Rush's 4.0. ROCKET RIPPER also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astronaut Rush sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and ROCKET RIPPER sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ROCKET RIPPER holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ROCKET RIPPER has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Astronaut Rush ships an update every 4 months, ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astronaut Rush | ROCKET RIPPER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-rushgalacticassault/id1584690946/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 377 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Sobol](https://appshunter.io/developer/981144003) | [Jonathan Pair](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497427662) |

## What reviewers say

### Astronaut Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-rushgalacticassault/id1584690946)

Navigate a spaceship through a dangerous galaxy, dodging obstacles and collecting stars. Use collected stars to unlock new spacesuits and enhance your journey. Encounter helpful rockets that speed up your progress and clear your path.

**Highlights:** Dodge asteroids and aliens, Collect stars and bonuses, Unlock new spacesuits, Use rockets for faster travel, Destroy obstacles with rockets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two Extra Lives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jetpack | $0.99 | one-time |
| NoAds | $1.99 | one-time |


### ROCKET RIPPER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocket-ripper/id6475631979)

Pilot a drone rocket ship on an action-packed space adventure. Blast through asteroids, engage in dogfights, and upgrade your ship with special abilities. Can you become the ultimate space hero in this thrilling cosmic battle?

**Highlights:** Drone rocket ship piloting, Asteroid dodging, Dogfights with enemy ships, Ship upgrades, Unlockable special abilities, "How To Play" tutorial

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy Cloaking Defensive Rocket | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astronaut Rush free?

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

### Is ROCKET RIPPER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astronaut Rush or ROCKET RIPPER?

ROCKET RIPPER is rated higher. Astronaut Rush averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ROCKET RIPPER averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Astronaut Rush or ROCKET RIPPER have ads?

Astronaut Rush shows ads; ROCKET RIPPER does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astronaut Rush or ROCKET RIPPER?

Astronaut Rush ships an update every 4 months, and ROCKET RIPPER fortnightly. Most recently, Astronaut Rush was updated on October 7, 2026 and ROCKET RIPPER on October 13, 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.*