Comparison

Bivouac vs Astonischika

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

Head to head
About

Bivouac

This augmented reality strategy game turns your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Claim territory, build supply lines by moving through real space, and conquer areas by strategically placing forts and outposts. Engage in fast-paced matches with multiple game modes and win conditions.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality territory warfare
  • Physical movement for gameplay
  • Deck-building strategy
  • Build forts and outposts
  • Supply line network building
  • Multiple game modes
  • Competitive multiplayer
Features
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BIVOUAC: Real-World Territory Warfare Don't just touch grass; own it! Transform your neighborhood into a tactical battlefield. Bivouac is an AR strategy game where physical movement meets deck-building depth—no couch required. YOUR PARK IS THE BATTLEFIELD Drop forts around you. Extend supply lines by moving through real space. Build outposts and artillery to dominate territory. Every meter you walk strengthens your position—or exposes your weakness. SUPPLY LINES = VICTORY Territory isn't about buildings—it's about networks. Connect structures to create supply lines that score points and sustain your forces. But beware: destroy an enemy's fort and watch their entire chain collapse in 30 seconds of cascading destruction. TACTICAL DEPTH, FAST MATCHES Multiple game modes with different constraints to test your tactical abilities and your endurance. Multiple win conditions mean you have to stay on your toes to win! FREE TO DOMINATE Standard game comes free for everyone. Subscriptions unlock additional game modes and features for you and your opponent! STRATEGY THAT MOVES YOU Whether you're a board game tactician or mobile gaming enthusiast, Bivouac delivers something different: competitive strategy that gets you off the couch and into the world. Built for parks, playgrounds, and parking lots. Designed for players who think while they move. Requires iOS 18.6 or greater. GameCenter account required for multiplayer. Best played outdoors with a good cellular connection. This app uses Apple's standard App Store end user license agreement (EULA), which can be found at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Astonischika

Embark on a pixelated roguelite adventure where you build a party of heroes to battle monsters and bosses in turn-based combat. Each playthrough offers a unique path with strategic choices, and your progress in the city hub persists across runs.

Highlights
  • Turn-based pixel RPG gameplay
  • Roguelite loop with persistent progression
  • Branching map with diverse encounters
  • Party building with multiple classes
  • Minigames and city hub upgrades
  • Endless scaling for long-term play
Features
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Astonischika is a turn-based pixel role-playing game. Build your party from eight classes, climb a branching map row by row and defeat the boss at the top – turn by turn, left against right. • Eight hero classes Warrior, Mage, Cleric, Rogue, Vampire, Thief, Druid and Archer – each with its own skills and signature weapons. Build your party freely, even with several heroes of the same class. • More than 100 foes Undead, beasts, elementals and demons with poison, burns, stuns, healers and area attacks – and mighty bosses at the end of every world. • Loot and gear Weapons, shields, helmets, armor, belts, boots, rings and amulets with random stats. Plus class sets, runestones, ancient rune collections and an enchanter who re-rolls stats. • A city to call home Your heroes stay with you between adventures. Recruit new heroes at the tavern, manage them in the barracks, learn spells at the mages' guild, make offerings to the gods at the temple and take on a new challenge every day. • Minigames on the map Dice, shell game, memory, whack-a-mole, coin toss, fishing and archery – with chests full of loot as the prize. • Five difficulty levels From Easy to Insane. Every world you conquer makes the next one harder, and your heroes level up to 9999. • Playable for everyone Fully playable with VoiceOver, in 44 languages. Assemble your party, gather loot and rise!

Screenshots

Bivouac4 screens
Astonischika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bivouac at 5.0 against Astonischika's 3.5. Astonischika's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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. Bivouac sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Astonischika asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bivouac holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bivouac ships an update monthly, Astonischika every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bivouac versus Astonischika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBivouacAstonischika
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB43 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperBenjamin CarrollJosef Sejrek

Customer experience

Bivouac

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astonischika

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bivouac

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$0.297 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$4.991 Year
None

Astonischika

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bivouac free?
Bivouac is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astonischika free?
Astonischika is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Bivouac or Astonischika?
Bivouac is rated higher. Bivouac averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Astonischika averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Bivouac or Astonischika have ads?
Neither Bivouac nor Astonischika shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bivouac or Astonischika?
Bivouac ships an update monthly, and Astonischika every 3 days. Most recently, Bivouac was updated on October 30, 2026 and Astonischika on October 28, 2026.

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