Word Sling! vs Astrovert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Word Sling!
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Word Sling combines the arcade action of touch shooting with the casual fun of word games! Shoot letters from your sling shot to make words and score points! Score enough points to move on to the next level. Use bombs to destroy any unwanted letters that get in your way. Combine letters with score multipliers to double or triple your score, then compete with your friends for the highest score. You'll need to use your brain to find words, and your hand to shoot the target! Word Sling is a great game to play weather you have one free hand and 5 minutes on the subway, with friends and family, or on a quiet evening at home. Word Sling is kid friendly, and can be a fun way to help practice spelling. This app is great for players of all ages and skill level. Features: *** Eye Catching Graphics *** - Featuring full retina display for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch! - Realistic physics and animations - Beautifully designed unique backgrounds for each level *** 12 Levels to complete and master! *** - Crazy unique letter arrangements for each level! - Multiple slings! - Different game modes, including: extreme vowels, 4 letters to win, and more! - Share your highscore over Game Center, Facebook, or Twitter! - Get up to three star badges on each level! *** Plenty of Tricks up your Sleeve! *** - Use bomb shots to remove any unwanted letters - Use the letter reserve to save letters for later - Carefully place your words with score multipliers to grow your score exponentially - Aim your sling to fit words at tricky angles
Astrovert
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Blast off into the great unknown with Astrovert! This is your invitation to break barriers and explore the far reaches of space. Navigate through celestial gateways, traveling from the rocky asteroid fields of Ceres to the stormy atmosphere of Jupiter, in a quest that challenges the limits of your courage and agility. Join thousands already navigating the stars with Astrovert, reaching new heights and expanding horizons. Share your scores, compete with friends, and become a part of the Astrovert community. Every level promises new obstacles, more shields, greater speeds and the ultimate leap out of your comfort zone!ย Will you shrink back, or will you go where the universe calls?ย Will you rise to the challenge, or let the universe pass you by?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Astrovert at every 6 months against Word Sling!'s every 25 months. Word Sling!'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Word Sling! ships an update every 25 months, Astrovert every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Word Sling! | Astrovert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | Every 6 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 โ better | 17.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tin Soldier Software | Aycan YILMAZ |
In-app purchases
Word Sling!
No in-app purchases
Astrovert
No in-app purchases









