Comparison

Doodle Army vs AstroShark

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

Head to head
About

Doodle Army

Engage in an endless shooting adventure against waves of enemies. Utilize a vast arsenal of over 40 weapons and play as more than 40 unlockable characters across multiple battle zones. The game features a tutorial and auto-saving to guide your progress.

Highlights
  • Endless shooting gameplay
  • Over 40 weapons
  • Over 40 unlockable characters
  • Multiple battle zones
  • In-game tutorial
  • Checkpoint auto-saving
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The Doodle Army™ wants you! Enlist today and cut down wave after wave of enemies in this endless shooting adventure! Hear the sweet screams of your victims as you strafe them with submachine gun fire or explode them with grenades and roast their remains with the flamethrower. The in game tutorial and Drill Sergeant will guide you through the basics in Boot Camp. Soon you will be on your way to creating your very own heaping piles of bloodied baddies. See how far you can go before the enemy overwhelms you! -Employ over 40 different weapons including: pistols, submachine guns, sniper rifles, shotguns, grenade launchers,assault rifles, chainsaws, lasers, grenades, and the dreaded flamethrower -Play as one of over 40 unlock-able characters in one of over six battle zones. -Two control styles available. -Continue your progress with checkpoint auto saving. THANK YOU: Thank you to the users for your support and feedback.

About

AstroShark

Embark on a fast-paced arcade adventure through deep space. Tap to navigate your shark through asteroid fields, collect stars, and utilize powerups to survive. Compete for your best score and unlock unique cosmetic items.

Highlights
  • One-tap controls
  • Collect stars
  • Activate powerups
  • Unlock shark costumes
  • Space-inspired soundtrack
  • Track best score
Features
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AstroShark – Navigate the Cosmic Depths Dive into deep space as an adventurous shark avoiding treacherous asteroid fields. Tap to swim, collect stars, activate powerups, and survive as long as possible in this fast-paced arcade adventure. Features: • Simple One-Tap Controls • Easy to learn and challenging to master. • Powerful Powerups • Curses Add Extra Challenge • Unlock Unique Shark Costumes • Enjoy a space-inspired soundtrack, clean animations, and polished effects. • Compete With Yourself: Track your best score and aim to unlock the ultimate Gold Shark. Download AstroShark and begin your journey through the cosmic depths.

Screenshots

Doodle Army4 screens
AstroShark3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AstroShark at Free against Doodle Army's $1.99. AstroShark also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Doodle Army's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 6) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

AstroShark is free to download; Doodle Army costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AstroShark holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Doodle Army has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Doodle Army's written reviews are positive against 100% of AstroShark's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Doodle Army ships an update monthly, AstroShark every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Doodle Army versus AstroShark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDoodle ArmyAstroShark
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#76 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB25 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChad TownsKALI MICHELLE MCINTIRE

Customer experience

Doodle Army

All ratings1,526 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews376 reviews
Positive84.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative9.0%

AstroShark

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Doodle Army

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sound not working in missions
  • Boss battle scores not recording
  • Game Center integration not functioning
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 and newer devices
  • Add more levels and maps
  • Implement multiplayer mode
  • Add character customization options
  • Improve vehicle controls
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  • Introduce new gameplay modes (e.g., zombie survival)

AstroShark

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Doodle Army

No in-app purchases

None

AstroShark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Doodle Army free?
Doodle Army costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AstroShark free?
AstroShark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Doodle Army or AstroShark?
AstroShark is rated higher. Doodle Army averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while AstroShark averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Doodle Army or AstroShark have ads?
Neither Doodle Army nor AstroShark shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Doodle Army or AstroShark?
Doodle Army ships an update monthly, and AstroShark every 8 days. Most recently, Doodle Army was updated on October 29, 2026 and AstroShark on October 24, 2026.

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