# Raging Bytes vs Ex Astris

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Raging Bytes | Ex Astris |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raging-bytes/id1636453976/reviews) | **[4.4 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **267** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 65.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#77** |
| Size | 465 MB | 3.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/314755636) | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) |

## What reviewers say

### Raging Bytes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raging-bytes/id1636453976)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ex Astris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Role Playing, #150 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless combat system
- 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
- 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
- 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
- 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
- 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*