Comparison

Raging Bytes vs Ex Astris

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

Head to head
About

Raging Bytes

Embark on a story-driven zombie apocalypse adventure as a police officer trying to survive. Explore a city overrun by the undead, team up with other survivors, and engage in strategic turn-based battles. Uncover the mystery behind the outbreak in this horror-themed RPG.

Highlights
  • Story-driven plot
  • Turn-based battles
  • Horror theme without gore
  • Character drama
  • Supply scavenging
  • No in-app purchases
Features
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A police officer, Ben, awakens in hospital after an accident to find the city overrun by zombies! What in the world is going on here? Can the government be relied on? Do any other survivors remain? Ben stumbles upon a doctor named Barbra while struggling through zombie-infested streets. Together, they make their way to Ben's police station, but only more horror awaits them. Can you survive the raging b"y"tes of the zombies? Features - A story-driven plot akin to that of zombie movies - A byte of horror without all the gore - Attractive characters full of drama - Turn-based battles with satisfying depth - Find supplies in all kinds of places - No in-app purchases! Written and supervised by:Jiro Ishii Development:Hit-Point Publishing:KEMCO * This app supports devices newer than iPhone 7 and iPad 5th with iOS 12 and up. User support on non-supported devices is not guaranteed.

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

Raging Bytes4 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ex Astris at 4.4 against Raging Bytes's 3.9. Ex Astris also leads on ratings volume (267 vs 14) and chart position (#77 vs unranked). Raging Bytes's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $9.99) and review sentiment (74% vs 66%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Raging Bytes costs $7.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ex Astris holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ex Astris has 267 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Raging Bytes's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raging Bytes ships an update monthly, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Raging Bytes versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaging BytesEx Astris
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.9 (14 ratings)4.4 (267 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings14267 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank—#77 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size465 MB3.7 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Raging Bytes

All ratings14 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative22.2%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral13.1%
Negative21.1%

Bugs and requests

Raging Bytes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

None

Raging Bytes

No in-app purchases

None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raging Bytes free?
Raging Bytes costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Raging Bytes or Ex Astris?
Ex Astris is rated higher. Raging Bytes averages 3.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do Raging Bytes or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither Raging Bytes nor Ex Astris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raging Bytes or Ex Astris?
Raging Bytes ships an update monthly, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Raging Bytes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ex Astris on October 17, 2026.

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