# Laser Dolphin HD vs Astro Duel

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Laser Dolphin HD | Astro Duel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-dolphin-hd/id429257201/reviews) | **[4.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-duel/id548898306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **60** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **71.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 26 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 9.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPad, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Dingo Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/415069565) | [Rusty Moyher](https://appshunter.io/developer/443831504) |

## What reviewers say

### Laser Dolphin HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/laser-dolphin-hd/id429257201)

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

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