Comparison

Astro Duel vs Snake Core

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

Head to head
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 ===

About

Snake Core

Command an army of soldier units in an inter-galactic war against aliens. Engage in various game modes, upgrade your forces, and navigate a multi-route map to defeat the Alien Overlord. Designed for short, engaging gaming sessions.

Highlights
  • Landscape and portrait modes
  • Multiple control schemes
  • Inter-galactic alien war theme
  • Node-based mission map
  • Unit and defense upgrades
  • Short game sessions
Features
Currently charting
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+ Playable in Landscape AND Portrait mode! + Different control schemes (see Options menu) Snake Core is an Arcade game combining the gameplay mechanics of a classic Snake but twisting and turning the setting and variation into an inter-galactic war against an alien threat ! Command your army of different soldier units as they attack aliens, take out bombs, retrieve soldiers, defend key locations, and hunt down big Snake like creatures. The game plays in different game-modes, with a multi-route map that allows the player to decide the best route to the Alien Overlord. Upgrade your soldiers, with new units and new skills. Upgrade defense systems and use power-ups to survive the intergalactic war. FEATURES ] Simple to master – The game is easy to understand, and it allows everyone to enjoy the commanding of the army ] Node based mission map – A randomized mission screen, allows you to choose which path you take to reach the end boss. ] Upgrades – Recruit new units, and upgrade your units for a stronger army. ] Short game sessions – Snake Core is designed for short gaming sessions, a great game to pick up at any time for a quick go!

Screenshots

Snake Core4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Snake Core at weekly against Astro Duel's every 4 months. Snake Core also leads on chart position (#195 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Astro Duel's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (71% vs 55%). 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

Astro Duel costs $4.99 and Snake Core $3.99 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, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Duel has 56 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Astro Duel's written reviews are positive against 55% of Snake Core's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astro Duel ships an update every 4 months, Snake Core weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Astro Duel versus Snake Core: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstro DuelSnake Core
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.3 (56 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB63 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperRusty MoyherPascal Bestebroer

Customer experience

Astro Duel

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

Snake Core

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

Astro Duel

No in-app purchases

None

Snake Core

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astro Duel free?
Astro Duel costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snake Core free?
Snake Core costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Astro Duel or Snake Core?
Astro Duel is rated higher. Astro Duel averages 4.3 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Snake Core averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do Astro Duel or Snake Core have ads?
Neither Astro Duel nor Snake Core shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astro Duel or Snake Core?
Astro Duel ships an update every 4 months, and Snake Core weekly. Most recently, Astro Duel was updated on September 1, 2026 and Snake Core on August 15, 2026.

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