TOWNSOUP vs ASTA TOOLS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TOWNSOUP
Discover the unique architecture and local businesses that define American towns. Explore diverse regions and appreciate the structures that form the backbone of communities.
- Discover unique town architecture
- Explore local businesses
- Learn about regional styles
- Appreciate community structures
- Focus on American towns
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America's heart and soul is derived from towns. We raise our families there, explore them for pleasure and make them our home. Our purpose is a lifelong dedication to the courageous people who own and operate local businesses across our country. Brick and mortar aren't just words that describe a type of business, it is the actual structure of small towns. The architecture from Early American New England to Colonial Carolinas to Tropical South Florida and across the Midwest to the cliffs of California.
ASTA TOOLS
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ASTA TOOLS is one of the fastest growing companies in the tool business combining high quality, innovative and perfectly adjusted tools for every task. Our engineers and economists in Taipei work hard to invent and introduce the best products not only in quality but also in price as the bridge between quality and price goes hand in hand during these tough times. ASTA TOOLS is working with over 200 sub-contractors located in JAPAN, TAIWAN, POLAND and CHINA to meet the high standards of ASTA TOOLS both on product quality and timely delivery.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ASTA TOOLS at none against TOWNSOUP's 1. ASTA TOOLS also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). TOWNSOUP's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. TOWNSOUP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ASTA TOOLS asks for nothing beyond the download.
TOWNSOUP ships an update every 4 months, ASTA TOOLS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TOWNSOUP | ASTA TOOLS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | townsoup.com, LLC | ASTA TOOLS LIMITED COMPANY |
In-app purchases
TOWNSOUP
- townsoup annual subscription$29.99
ASTA TOOLS
No in-app purchases
