# iShisen vs Astro Duel

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iShisen | Astro Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishisen/id293876732/reviews)** | [4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-duel/id548898306/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 71.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Sherlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/293876735) | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) |

## What reviewers say

### iShisen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ishisen/id293876732)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astro Duel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-duel/id548898306)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great party game
- 👍 Fun with friends
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Well-designed game
- 👍 Good sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Controls are difficult
- 👎 Not like original Astro Party
- 👎 Limited player count
- 👎 Astro Remote app removed
- 👎 Can't play with 4 on one iPad without iPhone

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Game Center integration
- More updates/changes
- Different game modes
- iPad version
- Original Astro Party controls setting


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