Comparison

Asterhythm vs SlingStar

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

Head to head
About

Asterhythm

Experience a unique rhythm game set among the stars, featuring a calming atmosphere and intuitive controls. Discover a touching story and master charts designed for all skill levels, from beginners to veterans.

Highlights
  • Constellation-themed note charts
  • Full-screen rhythm gameplay
  • Original story mode
  • Customizable note and UI settings
  • Offline play support
  • Beginner-friendly tutorial
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A world of stars, radiant yet fragile, where sound spreads out across the sky. Lights are woven into Constellations, revealing forgotten memories. "...Please, don't be sad anymore. It's a promise." A full-screen music game themed on constellations and star clusters, by StrayCubic, creator of TAKUMI³. Tap, flick, and hold in time with the notes that drift among the stars. Simple controls deliver an entirely new musical experience. ■ Especially recommended if you… ・Crave the chill, soothing feeling of gazing up at a starry night ・Want to play a rhythm game with calm, gentle tracks ・Feel a little worn out by the relentless pace and intensity of recent rhythm games ・Are looking for a fresh rhythm game using the whole screen ■ Charts drawn by constellation lines Asterhythm's defining feature is the constellation lines that connect the notes. They show you where the next note will appear so you rarely lose your way, and they trace ever-changing patterns in time with the music for a dreamlike, emotional play experience. From charts that newcomers can enjoy to ones with real bite — and even a hidden difficulty…? — Everyone is welcomed in the starry sky, from beginners to veterans. ■ Featured tracks Play songs you may well have heard before, for free. ・2:23 AM / Syarou ・Shining Star / Maoudamashii ・YOIYAMI / Keyta …and many more, including original compositions written just for the game. *The songs above become playable as you progress through the game. ■ An original story of a girl who became a star Ciellia, woken up in the vast starfields, sets on a journey to find her lost memories. Encounters and farewells, revealing her past… …Could she find out why she became a star? ■ For beginners, for enthusiasts - A step-by step tutorial, designed to learn the five note types one by one. - Wealthy customizations and configurations —- from size of notes, UI, Timings and more to tune Asterhythm for your experience. - Offline mode available —- Playable anywhere, anytime, from minutes to hours. ■ Links X (formerly Twitter): Asterhythm_jp Official hashtags: #Asterhythm #あすりず Discord: https://discord.gg/fyKwcZkdmY Website: https://asterhythm.straycubic.com/ Powered by "CRIWARE".CRIWARE is a trademark of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd.

About

SlingStar

Features
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One tap. Don't miss. SlingStar is a pocket-sized arcade dare: you orbit a planet, and a single tap slings you across the void toward the next one. Catch its gravity ring and keep climbing. Miss, and you're space dust. Easy to learn, brutal to master: - ONE-TAP CONTROLS — orbit, tap, fly. That's the whole tutorial. - PERFECT SHOTS — thread the center line to chain combos and rack up bonus points as the pitch climbs. - COLLAPSING PLANETS — the deeper you go, the faster your footing crumbles. Don't linger. - 3-SECOND RETRIES — death is never more than a tap from redemption. - CHALLENGE FRIENDS — share your best score and start an argument. - STAR STYLES — unlock SlingStar Pro for all six star skins and trails. One purchase, forever. No subscriptions, no ads, no nonsense. How far can you sling?

Screenshots

Asterhythm3 screens
SlingStar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SlingStar at none against Asterhythm's 4. Asterhythm's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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. Asterhythm sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SlingStar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Asterhythm versus SlingStar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAsterhythmSlingStar
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakumi ItoPeak Beak LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Asterhythm

One-time4
  • 2,000 Pris$0.99
  • 5,000 Pris$1.99
  • 10,000 Pris$3.99
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  • 20,000 Pris$5.99
None

SlingStar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Asterhythm free?
Asterhythm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SlingStar free?
SlingStar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Asterhythm or SlingStar have ads?
Neither Asterhythm nor SlingStar shows ads.

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