Comparison

iShisen vs Astro Duel

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

Head to head
About

iShisen

A tile matching puzzle game where the goal is to clear the board by connecting matching tiles. Tiles can be removed if they are connected by three or fewer lines, without crossing over other tiles. It's perfect for quick sessions or longer playtimes.

Highlights
  • Tile matching gameplay
  • Connect tiles with up to three lines
  • Clear the board
  • Play in short or long sessions
  • No crossing over tiles
Features
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If you've got time to kill (anywhere from 20 seconds to a few hours), iShisen might be right for you. Shisen-Sho (“Four Rivers”) is a tile matching game. The objective is to remove all the tiles from the board in the least amount of time. Matching tiles can be removed if they can be connected with three or fewer horizontal and vertical lines. Lines may extend around the outside of the board, but may not cross over other tiles.

About

Astro Duel

Engage in fast-paced local multiplayer combat for up to 4 players on iPad and Apple TV. Blast opponents, use powerups, and navigate dynamic arenas with various hazards. Supports multiple control methods for flexible gameplay.

Highlights
  • Up to 4 player local multiplayer
  • 13 dynamic arenas with hazards
  • Multiple game modes (Ship Hunters, Pilot Hunters, Team Deathmatch)
  • Devastating powerups
  • iPad, gamepad, and keyboard controls
  • AI computer players
  • Customizable game modifiers
Features
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Astro Duel is a competitive local multiplayer game for iPad and Apple TV. Prepare for astral dog fights with up to 4 players. Rounds are quick and death is sudden. Blast your friends into space. Run over their helpless bodies for good measure. === Feature List === 13 DYNAMIC ARENAS Rich, varied arenas provide a host of hiding places and hazards. Use barriers and asteroids as cover. Avoid turrets, death beams, and black holes or you're dead. MULTIPLE GAME MODES Battle for the most kills in Ship Hunters, outlast your opponents in Pilot Hunters, or join forces in Team Deathmatch. DEVASTATING POWERUPS Ships can be armed with offensive and defensive pickups including missiles, lasers, jousters and shields. Race to collect powerups to give yourself an edge or blast powerup-greedy opponents before they reach their prize. iPAD CONTROLS Up to 2 players can pilot their ships using just an iPad. No controllers required. GAMEPAD SUPPORT Play with Bluetooth game controllers like the Xbox and Playstation gamepads. KEYBOARD SUPPORT Play with a Bluetooth or wired keyboard. An easy way to add more players. COMPUTER PLAYERS Add any combination of AI ships. Practice solo against computer-controlled players, mix up free-for-alls, or battle Human vs Machine in a Team Deathmatch. Includes two levels of difficulty. MODIFIERS Mix up play with a variety of game modifiers. Start every round with a specific powerup. Add more asteroids for cover or remove them entirely. Adjust fixed spawns, friendly fire, autobalance, shields and more. === YOUR SHIP A SPLODE ===

Screenshots

iShisen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iShisen at 5.0 against Astro Duel's 4.4. iShisen also leads on price ($0.99 vs $4.99). Astro Duel's advantage is ratings volume (60 vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

iShisen costs $0.99 and Astro Duel $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iShisen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Duel has 60 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of iShisen's written reviews are positive against 71% of Astro Duel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iShisen ships an update every 6 months, Astro Duel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iShisen versus Astro Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriShisenAstro Duel
Price$0.99 — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.4 (60 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better71.2% of reviews
Number of ratings260 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS139.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB32 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperKelvin SherlockRusty Moyher

Customer experience

iShisen

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

Astro Duel

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive71.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative21.2%

Bugs and requests

iShisen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Astro Duel

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Cannot control pilot when in shark ship
  • Gamepads don't work with keyboard connected
  • App crashes when more than one gamepad is connected

Requested features

20 requests
  • Game Center integration
  • More updates/changes
  • Different game modes
  • iPad version
  • Original Astro Party controls setting
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  • Astro remote on iPhone
  • Full screen on iPad
  • Keyboard support
  • 120 fps
  • 6 player support
  • Paid power-ups/ships as IAPs
  • Online multiplayer
  • Team pilot execution
  • More weapons or maps
  • 1 player mode
  • Bluetooth option for remote play
  • Android support for remote play
  • Rotate app option
  • 4 on same iPad with 2 button controls
  • Pilot hunter mode

In-app purchases

None

iShisen

No in-app purchases

None

Astro Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iShisen free?
iShisen costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro Duel free?
Astro Duel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iShisen or Astro Duel?
iShisen is rated higher. iShisen averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Astro Duel averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do iShisen or Astro Duel have ads?
Neither iShisen nor Astro Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iShisen or Astro Duel?
iShisen ships an update every 6 months, and Astro Duel every 4 months. Most recently, iShisen was updated on October 31, 2026 and Astro Duel on November 6, 2026.

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