# Astronaut Rush vs Astroslinger

The clearest difference is ads: Astroslinger at none against Astronaut Rush's shown. Astroslinger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and ratings volume (27 vs 4). Astronaut Rush's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astronaut Rush sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Astroslinger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astroslinger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astroslinger has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astronaut Rush | Astroslinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astronaut-rushgalacticassault/id1584690946/reviews) | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroslinger/id6745571785/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Sobol](https://appshunter.io/developer/981144003) | [Jacob Tingey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812998551) |

## 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 |


### Astroslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroslinger/id6745571785)

Embark on an arcade-style endless runner adventure. Swing between planets, dodge obstacles like lasers and flying saucers, and gather coins to unlock new spacecraft.  The goal is to survive as long as possible without drifting into the void of space.

**Highlights:** Planet swinging gameplay, Arcade-style endless runner, Dodge lasers and flying saucers, Collect coins, Unlock new ships

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and satisfying controls
- 🎮 Retro, nostalgic vibes
- 🎨 Stylish CRT-style visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛡️ Shield feature could be improved
- 🌌 Lack of additional content (e.g., aliens, power-ups)

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Add alien enemies
- Implement power-ups or upgrades
- Introduce different game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astronaut Rush free?

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

### Is Astroslinger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Astronaut Rush or Astroslinger?

Astroslinger is rated higher. Astronaut Rush averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Astroslinger averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Astronaut Rush or Astroslinger have ads?

Astronaut Rush shows ads; Astroslinger does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astronaut Rush or Astroslinger?

Astronaut Rush ships an update every 4 months, and Astroslinger every 4 months. Most recently, Astronaut Rush was updated on October 24, 2026 and Astroslinger on October 22, 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.*