# River Ranger vs AstraBlast

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: River Ranger at none against AstraBlast's 3. River Ranger also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). AstraBlast's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AstraBlast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. River Ranger asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for River Ranger against 5.0 for AstraBlast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AstraBlast has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

River Ranger ships an update every 3 weeks, AstraBlast every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | River Ranger | AstraBlast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-ranger/id1612092064/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrablast/id6473549926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pranav Dubey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612090901) | [Asim Yaqoob](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669585702) |

## What reviewers say

### River Ranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/river-ranger/id1612092064)

Navigate a river as a ranger, collecting trash and avoiding obstacles. This game offers a simple yet engaging experience focused on environmental cleanup.

**Highlights:** Collect trash, Avoid rocks, Play as a River Ranger, Simple gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AstraBlast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrablast/id6473549926)

Navigate your spacecraft through space, slingshotting between orbits and avoiding cosmic hazards. Earn points to unlock special powers and discover new planets in this endless action game.

**Highlights:** Slingshot between orbits, Avoid cosmic obstacles, Earn skill points, Unlock power-ups, Discover over 40 planets, Simple tap and tilt controls

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Skill Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Skill Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Skill Points | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is River Ranger free?

River Ranger is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AstraBlast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, River Ranger or AstraBlast?

River Ranger and AstraBlast are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do River Ranger or AstraBlast have ads?

Neither River Ranger nor AstraBlast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, River Ranger or AstraBlast?

River Ranger ships an update every 3 weeks, and AstraBlast every 2 months. Most recently, River Ranger was updated on October 24, 2026 and AstraBlast on October 24, 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.*