Astro Duel vs Astrå
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 ===
Astrå
Embark on an adventure as Hemera, the goddess of daylight, to combat darkness and uncover the secrets of a unique universe. This orbital platformer features beautiful art, soothing music, and intuitive one-touch controls.
- Arcade action gameplay
- Unique art, music, and gameplay
- Simple one-touch controls
- Auto-runner platformer with space physics
- Explore, solve puzzles, and discover secrets
- Game Center integration
- iCloud support
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Astrå is the adventure of Hemera, the goddess of daylight. Help her fight darkness, and discover the wonders and secrets of the unique Astrå universe. In the media: "Astrå is one of those rare titles that proves just how rewarding the simple things in life can be. By taking the tried-and-tested platforming formula and reducing it down to its very core, Molina has managed to assemble one of the most unique, elegant, and bewitching mobile games I've ever had the good fortune of playing." - Chris Kerr (Stuff) "The graphics are beautiful and incredibly detailed, the music is soothing with whimsical sound effects, the controls feel natural and let you play it with one hand, and the gameplay is challenging." - Christine Chan (AppAdvice) - 4.5 / 5 "Really, Astra stands out among other orbital platformers for its unique art and great feel. But it is a trying game"..."that made the successes more rewarding, and it's long way to the top, that's for sure." - Carter Dotson (TouchArcade) - 4/5 Awards and recognition: • App Store Editors' Choice, Best of 2015 and Greatest Indie Games. • Indie Prize Nominee • Big Indie Pitch Nominee • Junceda illustration prize Features: • Arcade action. • Unique art, music and gameplay. • Designed for touch screen. Simple one touch controls. • Auto-runner platformer with space physics. • Go explore, solve small puzzles, and discover secrets. • Master the game in order to compete in the Game Center. • iCloud support • 32 levels to explore (more to come as free updates) Fabuloso team: Pablo Molina - Game design, programming, production, level design Laia Arqueros - Art concept and graphics design Juan Molina - Sound design, level design, QA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Astro Duel at 4.3 against Astrå's 4.0. Astro Duel also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Astrå's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and device support (4 vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Astro Duel costs $4.99 and Astrå $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Astro Duel holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Astro Duel's written reviews are positive against 58% of Astrå's.
Astro Duel ships an update every 4 months, Astrå every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astro Duel | Astrå |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (56 ratings) — better | 4.0 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews — better | 57.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 56 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 181 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rusty Moyher | Pablo Molina Garcia |
Customer experience
Astro Duel
Astrå
In-app purchases
Astro Duel
No in-app purchases
Astrå
No in-app purchases









