Comparison

Kiwaka vs Astrå

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

Head to head
About

Kiwaka

Explore astronomy, night sky observation, and Greek mythology through an engaging game. Progress in the game unlocks educational content, including stunning space images and videos. Discover ancient myths behind constellations as you help creatures light up the night sky.

Highlights
  • Learn Astronomy and Mythology
  • Discover Constellation Stories
  • Explore 120+ Space Images
  • Watch Videos for Star Location
  • Engaging Gameplay Mechanics
  • Educational Content Rewards
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Kiwaka is a game that explores the concept of tangential learning. Designed to educate and entertain, Kiwaka will let you learn Astronomy, Night Sky Observation and Greek Mythology while engaged in a game. Game progress is rewarded with educational content. Do you know the story of Cassiopeia, the vain Queen of Ethiopia? Or the myth of Perseus and how he killed Medusa who turned all who gazed upon her to stone? Have you heard of Orion, the great hunter, and his enemy, the giant Scorpion?… Kiwaka will unveil the stories behind each constellation as you conquer them. Kiwaka was developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), the European Southern Observatory (ESO) and other leading scientific organizations to display over 120 stunning space images, as well as external links to explore the cosmos further. Kiwaka also includes several videos to help you locate important stars and constellations in the sky. The adventure begins in Kiwaka, a small place in the African jungle (it actually exists!) where the strangest creatures live. They want to discover the night sky and your goal is to catch fireflies to help them - each firefly will light one of the stars in the sky. As the fireflies bring light to the constellations they reveal their hidden mysteries and ancient myths. Designed for children and enjoyed by all ages, Kiwaka is a magical learning adventure. Astronomy has never been so engaging! Also enjoy our Book app – Kiwaka Story – to know the story behind the characters in the game and follow their quest to light the stars in the sky and unveil the ancient mysteries of the constellations (narrated by Diogo Morgado - in English and Portuguese editions – leading actor in the History Channel Series “The Bible” and Motion Picture “Son of God”). Kiwaka is an educational game. It does not contain in-app purchases nor third party advertisement. The same single purchase will allow to play on iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. This game contains direct links to the internet (ESA - European Space Agency, ESO - European Southern Observatory, NOAO - National Optical Astronomy Observatory, CHANDRA X-ray Observatory, and other scientific organizations and institutions). “Fireflies carry the light from the stars” – ancient legend.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

Kiwaka4 screens
Astrå3 screens

Verdict

The call

Kiwaka and Astrå both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of Astrå's written reviews are positive against 0% of Kiwaka's. Astrå also leads on ratings volume (21 vs 4) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kiwaka costs $2.99 and Astrå $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Kiwaka against 4.0 for Astrå. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrå has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Kiwaka's written reviews are positive against 58% of Astrå's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kiwaka ships an update every 6 months, Astrå every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Kiwaka versus Astrå: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKiwakaAstrå
Price$2.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)4.0 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews57.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings421 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size161 MB181 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLandkaPablo Molina Garcia

Customer experience

Kiwaka

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral60.0%
Negative40.0%

Astrå

All ratings21 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral23.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral15.8%
Negative26.3%

In-app purchases

None

Kiwaka

No in-app purchases

None

Astrå

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kiwaka free?
Kiwaka costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astrå free?
Astrå costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kiwaka or Astrå?
Kiwaka and Astrå are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 21 ratings respectively.
Do Kiwaka or Astrå have ads?
Neither Kiwaka nor Astrå shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kiwaka or Astrå?
Kiwaka ships an update every 6 months, and Astrå every 5 months. Most recently, Kiwaka was updated on September 7, 2026 and Astrå on September 25, 2026.

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