Comparison

Laser Dolphin HD 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

Laser Dolphin HD

Pilot a dolphin equipped with a laser to rescue the Prime Minister from aliens. Blast through levels with power-ups and face bizarre sea creatures in this action-packed underwater adventure.

Highlights
  • Laser-equipped dolphin protagonist
  • 50 levels across 4 planets
  • Variety of enemy sea creatures
  • Power-ups including torpedoes and laser sword
  • Stunt and race level modes
  • Game Center support for leaderboards
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The Prime Minister has been abducted by aliens and there is only one mammal who can save him: Laser Dolphin. Blast your way through 4 planets and 50 levels of underwater fun! Saving the Prime Minister won't be a simple task - there are many bizarre sea creatures that will try to stop you including Missile Fish, Robo Birds, TNT Turtles, Electric Eels, and Robo Sharks. Fortunately you'll have a bit of help along the way. You'll get power-ups such as torpedoes, gold dolphins, machine guns, and the deadly laser sword (Laser Dolphin's favorite). In addition to the main story mode, there are also 10 stunt levels and 10 race levels. With Game Center support, you can compete with your friends for the fastest times and best dolphin tricks. "...You Had Me at Dolphins with Laser Beams" (Jared Nelson, Touch Arcade) "...the Citizen Kane of video gaming." (Andrew Groen, MacLife) "Laser Dolphin has possibly the best plot of any iOS game, ever" (All About the Games) Supports MFi controllers.

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 ===

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Astro Duel at 4.4 against Laser Dolphin HD's 3.0. Astro Duel also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and ratings volume (60 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Laser Dolphin HD costs $4.99 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

Astro Duel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Duel has 60 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Laser Dolphin HD's written reviews are positive against 71% of Astro Duel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laser Dolphin HD ships an update every 8 months, Astro Duel every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Laser Dolphin HD versus Astro Duel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaser Dolphin HDAstro Duel
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)4.4 (60 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews71.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings660 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better9.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB32 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDingo Games Inc.Rusty Moyher

Customer experience

Laser Dolphin HD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

Astro Duel

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

Bugs and requests

Laser Dolphin HD

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

Laser Dolphin HD

No in-app purchases

None

Astro Duel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Laser Dolphin HD free?
Laser Dolphin HD costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro Duel free?
Astro Duel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Laser Dolphin HD or Astro Duel?
Astro Duel is rated higher. Laser Dolphin HD averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Astro Duel averages 4.4 from 60 ratings.
Do Laser Dolphin HD or Astro Duel have ads?
Neither Laser Dolphin HD nor Astro Duel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laser Dolphin HD or Astro Duel?
Laser Dolphin HD ships an update every 8 months, and Astro Duel every 4 months. Most recently, Laser Dolphin HD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Astro Duel on November 6, 2026.

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