Auralux vs Bleentoro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Auralux
This abstract real-time strategy game offers a minimalist experience with a focus on clever tactics over reflexes. Command a single unit type with simple orders, starting on equal footing with opponents. Enjoy a relaxing, cerebral challenge with a vibrant aesthetic and ambient soundtrack.
- Abstract real-time strategy gameplay
- Minimalist graphics and ambient soundtrack
- Simple unit command and orders
- Equal starting resources for all players
- Multiple game modes (Normal, Speed, Secret)
- Optimized for touch screen devices
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The sequel, Auralux: Constellations, is available now! Click on War Drum Studios above to download. New features include leaderboards, achievements, and cloud saves! Auralux is an abstract, essentialized, and simplified real-time strategy game. You command only one type of unit and have only one type of order to give those units. You and your opponents start the game with precisely equal resources. Quick reflexes will get you nowhere. The only path to victory is through clever strategy. Auralux features a slow, floating feel and vibrant minimalistic graphics. The entire game pulses to the rhythm of ambient music, and the player's actions evoke sounds that smoothly coalesce into melody. This game is designed to provide a relaxing, cerebral experience. Every choice matters, and only the best strategies will succeed. Features: -Includes every feature and more from the renowned PC game. -Free to try for as long as you like! Simply purchase additional levels for a very low price if you enjoy the game and want more challenges. -Gameplay optimized for touch screen devices. -Countless hours of gameplay -Two available game modes : Normal and Speed Mode, with a secret mode for expert players to unlock! -Relaxing, ambient soundtrack brings you into a rhythm and meditative state. Game by E McNeill Ported by War Drum Studios www.wardrumstudios.com
Bleentoro
Engage in a straightforward logic puzzle game focused on building simple factories. Enjoy a clean interface and smooth animations without any advertisements or in-app purchases.
- Simple logic puzzles
- Factory building gameplay
- Campaign mode
- Sandbox mode
- Easy to learn
- Simple UI
- Smooth animations
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Bleentoro is a simple logic game. It has no advertisements or microtransactions. Features: - Easy to learn - Campaign and sandbox modes - Simple UI - Smooth animations
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bleentoro at none against Auralux's 10. Auralux's advantage is ratings volume (2.2K vs 79). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Auralux sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bleentoro asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Auralux against 4.5 for Bleentoro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Auralux has 2.2K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Auralux's written reviews are positive against 87% of Bleentoro's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Auralux | Bleentoro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better | 4.5 (79 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.3% of reviews | 87.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | 79 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | War Drum Studios LLC | Ivan Yakovliev |
Customer experience
Auralux
Bleentoro
User reviews
Auralux
From 2.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast-paced gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and audio
- 🧠 Challenging and strategic
- 👍 Relaxing and addictive
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
Room to improve
- 🐢 Slow gameplay without speed mode
- 🤖 AI can be overly aggressive
- 🔢 Limited number of free levels
- 🔀 Predictable enemy behavior
- 🔄 Repetitive map layouts
Bleentoro
From 79 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✨ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🆓 Completely free to play
- 🚫 No ads or intrusive microtransactions
- 🧠 Makes you think and satisfies analytical side
- 👍 Creator is straightforward and honest
Room to improve
- 📈 Slight learning curve
- 🐛 Visual glitches
- 🤔 Tutorial can be confusing/slow
- 🔄 Controls can be awkward
- 🎨 Art style could be improved
Bugs and requests
Auralux
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Occasional crashes or freezes
Requested features
5 requests- Multiplayer mode
- Customizable unit colors
- Random map generator
- More free levels
- Ability to adjust gameplay speed
Bleentoro
Reported bugs
9 issues- Visual glitches when switching apps
- Game crashes when entering passcode with Screen Time enabled on iOS
- Cannot rotate buildings with two fingers, causing them to get stuck
- Materials stop moving for no reason
- Difficulty rotating objects, they move randomly
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- Conveyors not drawing correctly, not bending angles
- Objects disappear when trying to move them
- Arrows are hard to see
- Music stops when app is opened
Requested features
8 requests- Add 'OR' operator
- Allow custom recipes in sandbox
- Improve art style, especially conveyors and recipes
- Make pollution mechanic more impactful
- Add compatibility for iPad
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- Allow music to play while app is open
- Add more advanced levels
- Make tutorial less intrusive, perhaps with short clips or pop-ups
In-app purchases
Auralux
- Lyra Pack$0.99
- Orion Pack$0.99
- Speed Mode$0.99
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- Vela Pack$0.99
- Hydrus Pack$1.99
- Caelum Pack$1.99
- Aries Pack$1.99
- Andromeda Pack$1.99
- Aurora Pack$1.99
- Combo Pack$2.99
Bleentoro
No in-app purchases
