Comparison

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX vs AstroBuster

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

Head to head
About

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX

Guide a kangaroo through challenging levels by jumping on platforms. Reach the exit before falling into hazards. Features a speed run mode and Game Center integration for high scores.

Highlights
  • Navigate four challenging levels
  • Jump on platforms to progress
  • Find the exit by reaching the red block
  • Speed run mode with leaderboard
  • Game Center support for scores and achievements
  • Touch screen and keyboard controls
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You play the part of Dotty the kangaroo who has been put on a course to test his intelligence and physical ability. Work your way through several levels and find the exit before you fall into a shark-filled pool. Originally written in 1984 for the 16K ZX Spectrum by Ian McTavish, now back on iOS and macOS. This is a recreation of the original ZX Spectrum version of the game on iOS. A speed run mode is available: • on macOS, press the 'S' key to start the game in speed run mode. • on iOS, double tap to start the game in speed run mode. • complete the 4 levels twice (normal and hard mode) and your fastest time will be recorded in the Speed Run Leaderboard. Features: • Guide Dotty through four levels by jumping on the platforms • Open the door by reaching the red block • When all levels are completed, the game gets harder • Touch screen control on iOS, original keyboard controls on macOS • Game Center™ support with high scores and achievements. • Speed run: complete the 4 levels in normal mode and hard mode and record you fastest time.

About

AstroBuster

Experience a retro-arcade inspired space shooter with endless levels and deep customization. Engage in fast-paced combat, collect power-ups, and personalize your ship with unique aesthetics. Daily challenges and rewards keep the action fresh.

Highlights
  • Infinite procedurally generated levels
  • Customizable ships, weapons, and call-signs
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Power-up drafts for varied runs
  • Dynamic soundtrack and haptic feedback
  • Offline play support
Features
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One ship. A sky full of trouble. One more run. AstroBuster is a retro space shooter built for quick escapes and high-score chases. Dodge asteroid storms, blast alien raiders and dismantle a boss one turret at a time. Fly through star haze, passing planets and swirling galaxies as each sector pushes your reflexes further. FIND YOUR FLOW Steer with the joystick, line up your cannons and fire through the chaos. Chain asteroid kills to build combos, collect AstroCoins and use Time Warp to slow the action when the sky gets crowded. BUILD YOUR FIREPOWER Unlock double and triple cannons, continuous fire and health storage. Grab health pickups and invincibility gems to keep your run alive. Call in Rocket Buddy for two wing drones that send extra shots outward beside your ship. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVANTAGE Pick from three perks between sectors. Faster bullets, longer shields, coin magnets, gold asteroids, stronger healing, quicker Warp recharge and combo bonuses can change the way you fly. MAKE THE SHIP YOURS Collect AstroShips, choose your AstroFire exhaust and dress your hull in camo skins. Mix your unlocked looks with Remix, then take your favorite setup into the next mission. CHASE SOMETHING NEW Take on the Daily Signal, earn achievement rewards and raise your Astro-Rank. Keep pushing your personal records through increasingly demanding sectors and four-turret boss encounters. ARCADE ATMOSPHERE, YOUR SETTINGS Crisp pixel lettering, sharp explosions, a changing space backdrop, music and sound effects bring each flight to life. Adjust music, effects and haptics separately. Optional quiet reminders only invite you back after time away. Play the core game offline. Purchases and purchase restoration require an internet connection. Optional AstroCoin packs are available through in-app purchases. Launch your next mission. How long can you keep the streak alive?

Screenshots

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX3 screens
AstroBuster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AstroBuster at 5.0 against Dotty The Kangaroo ZX's 4.0. Dotty The Kangaroo ZX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. AstroBuster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dotty The Kangaroo ZX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AstroBuster holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX ships an update every 5 months, AstroBuster every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Dotty The Kangaroo ZX versus AstroBuster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDotty The Kangaroo ZXAstroBuster
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperP-Edge mediaOBX Software Corporation

Customer experience

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AstroBuster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Dotty The Kangaroo ZX

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

AstroBuster

One-time4
  • 100 AstroCoins$0.99
  • 500 AstroCoins$3.99
  • 1000 AstroCoins$7.99
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  • 5000 AstroCoins$14.99

Questions

Is Dotty The Kangaroo ZX free?
Dotty The Kangaroo ZX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroBuster free?
AstroBuster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dotty The Kangaroo ZX or AstroBuster?
AstroBuster is rated higher. Dotty The Kangaroo ZX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while AstroBuster averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dotty The Kangaroo ZX or AstroBuster have ads?
Neither Dotty The Kangaroo ZX nor AstroBuster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dotty The Kangaroo ZX or AstroBuster?
Dotty The Kangaroo ZX ships an update every 5 months, and AstroBuster every 4 months. Most recently, Dotty The Kangaroo ZX was updated on November 3, 2026 and AstroBuster on October 30, 2026.

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