Comparison

Tone Sphere vs Ex Astris

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

Head to head
About

Tone Sphere

Explore a cosmic, spherical world through rhythmic action. This game offers over 80 songs, 250+ levels, and an adventure across a Sphere Map. It's designed for players who enjoy hyperspace travel, space jumping, and emotive music.

Highlights
  • Spherical world exploration
  • Rhythmic action gameplay
  • Over 80 unique songs
  • 250+ challenging levels
  • Sphere Map adventure
  • 360-degree 3D space
Features
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More than 1.2 million downloads worldwide! Ride and explore the spherical world of Tone Sphere using your rythmic sense. It's the most cosmic rhythm action game in the world, you know. More than 80 songs with unique background universe each, 250+ levels and the adventure in Sphere Map are waiting for you! This game is recommended for those who like: + Hyperspace travel! + Jumping through the space! + Emotive music! ----------------- Tone Sphere is a 360' rhythm game in a bizarre three-dimensional space - from easy and fun to challenging. Official site:http://tonesphere.com/ ----------------- (c) Sta / Bit192 Labs

About

Ex Astris

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

Highlights
  • 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG
  • Semi-real-time, turn-based combat
  • Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system
  • World exploration on a tidally locked planet
  • Assemble and empower a team of companions
  • Crafting and puzzle-solving
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When the first satellite passes through the atmosphere, we believe we shall conquer the universe someday. Now I realized, humans are solely extending the boundaries of the earth left the kaleidoscopic world behind. Investigator. Have you ever thought that the mourning sea in front of you has lost its warmth? We are struggling in the shallow waters when tides over the shore. We are stranded on the sandbank when waves recede. Every single star shall rejoice and lament. "Go through the storm and transcend eternity. Bon voyage." Game Features: Ex Astris is a semi-real-time, turn-based 3D RPG. As an investigator, you will delve into the world of Allindo and embark on a wondrous interstellar adventure. #WorldExploration Explore a planet in a tidally locked orbit, a realm where the sun never sets. Split into two distinct hemispheres by massive ring-shaped storms, this planet is home to bizarre creatures and intelligent beings remarkably similar to humans. On an RV journey, you will explore foreign lands with diverse local cultures, collect memories of extraordinary encounters, and unravel the mystery behind a looming storm. #ObscuranManeuvers A cool blend of turn-based gameplay and fast-paced action: Make the most of our innovative Obscuran Maneuver system and time your responses to perfectly counter enemy attacks. You can also pull off powerful team combos and joint attacks with your allies for strategic advantages. #ProgressionExperience Assemble a team of vibrant companions, each with their own motives and stories. Their powers and strength will depend on your knowledge of their traits. Scour Allindo for various materials to concoct special dishes and craft all sorts of Laylah-Keys to empower your team. Solve intricate puzzles in strongholds, defeat challenging foes that stand in your way, and unveil the mysteries of Allindo. Stay connected: Official Website: https://exa.gryphline.com/en-us/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExAstrisOfficial/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Astris_EN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ExAstris_en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exastris_en/ Support Email: exastris_cs@gryphline.com *Minimum system requirements Device: iPhone 8 or better models; iPads with the A12 chip or better processors System: iOS 12 or above Storage: 10GB free space or above

Screenshots

Tone Sphere4 screens
Ex Astris4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Tone Sphere at $1.99 against Ex Astris's $9.99. Tone Sphere also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (90% vs 66%). Ex Astris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Tone Sphere costs $1.99 and Ex Astris $9.99 up front. Tone Sphere sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ex Astris asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tone Sphere holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 141 and 267 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Tone Sphere's written reviews are positive against 66% of Ex Astris's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tone Sphere ships an update every 8 days, Ex Astris every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Tone Sphere versus Ex Astris: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTone SphereEx Astris
Price$1.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.9 (141 ratings) — better4.4 (267 ratings)
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better65.8% of reviews
Number of ratings141267 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#161 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size874 MB3.7 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBit192 LabsGRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.

Customer experience

Tone Sphere

All ratings141 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews209 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.2%

Ex Astris

All ratings267 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral13.1%
Negative21.1%

User reviews

Tone Sphere

From 141 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful visuals and animations
  • 🎶 Excellent music selection
  • 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
  • 💰 Great value for the price
  • 🆓 Free updates with new content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and performance issues
  • 🕹️ Steep learning curve for some
  • 🔇 Lack of pause/resume functionality

Ex Astris

From 267 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Seamless combat system
  • 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
  • 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
  • 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
  • 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
  • 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
  • 🕹️ Lack of controller support
  • 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

Bugs and requests

Tone Sphere

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing/crashing on older devices
  • Input not registering correctly at times

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to disable background animations
  • Improved input responsiveness
  • Horizontal mode for iPhone 5 support

Ex Astris

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes at startup for some users
  • Second fight cannot be progressed through
  • Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
  • Dialogue text pacing issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve story explanations and lore
  • Implement offline play mode
  • Add English voice-over option
  • Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Tone Sphere

One-time5
  • Sun and Moon$4.99
  • Empyreal Bon Voyage$4.99
  • Six Seconds Later$4.99
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  • Lights Go Round$4.99
  • Goodnight Lullaby$4.99
None

Ex Astris

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tone Sphere free?
Tone Sphere costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ex Astris free?
Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tone Sphere or Ex Astris?
Tone Sphere is rated higher. Tone Sphere averages 4.9 out of 5 from 141 ratings, while Ex Astris averages 4.4 from 267 ratings.
Do Tone Sphere or Ex Astris have ads?
Neither Tone Sphere nor Ex Astris shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tone Sphere or Ex Astris?
Tone Sphere ships an update every 8 days, and Ex Astris every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tone Sphere was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ex Astris on September 24, 2026.

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