Comparison

iCroc Cross vs Astro Input

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

Head to head
About

iCroc Cross

Securely transfer files and folders between any two computers, regardless of their operating system. This tool offers end-to-end encryption and supports resuming interrupted transfers without needing local servers or port forwarding.

Highlights
  • Cross-platform file transfers
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Resumable interrupted transfers
  • No local server/port forwarding needed
  • Multiple file transfers
Features
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croc is a tool that allows any two computers to simply and securely transfer files and folders. AFAIK, croc is the only CLI file-transfer tool that does all of the following: - allows any two computers to transfer data (using a relay) - provides end-to-end encryption (using PAKE) - enables easy cross-platform transfers (Windows, Linux, Mac) - allows multiple file transfers - allows resuming transfers that are interrupted - local server or port-forwarding not needed - ipv6-first with ipv4 fallback - can use proxy, like tor The command line application upon which this is based can be found here: https://github.com/schollz/croc

About

Astro Input

This is a custom keyboard that allows users to type astrological symbols on any smartphone application. It provides a unique way to communicate and express oneself using celestial imagery. The app is designed for ease of use and privacy.

Highlights
  • Type astrological symbols
  • Works on any app
  • Easy installation and configuration
  • Privacy-focused data collection
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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First of all, this is not just an application. Astro Input is a keyboard that works just like any other keyboard on your phone, but with the Astrological symbols! Yes, any application, any smartphone! Take a look on the screenshots to see the keys and their possible variants! === Problems seeing the symbols? === In some cases, users can have issues to see the new keyboard on the Keyboard list. We recommend that you restart the phone and close all the applications before and after installing/configuring the app. If you have any question related to that, contact us via contato@hodstudio.com.br You will need to follow these steps to install and configure your Astro Input keyboard: - After installation, go to "Settings" - Select "General" - Select "Keyboards" - Select "Add new keyboard" - Select Astro Input When using an app, the iPhone/iPad will show a Globe icon or button at the bottom. By holding on it, you can choose which keyboard you want to use. Select Astro Input and start writing with the astrological symbols! PRIVACY POLICE Astro Input aims to spread and facilitate the use of runes by anyone. Because it’s a keyboard, operational system can display an default alerts to inform that keyboards can capture data typed by users and send them to third parties. That is not the case with Astro Input. We collect and process only data on app usage statistics, as well as error/crash information. What does that mean? - It is not necessary to create an account and the app will not request any personal data. - No data typed with Astro Input is sent anywhere. Typed characters are transferred to the operational system of the mobile, which will be standard processed, like inserting them on a text field. - No personal data is collected. Only usage statistics and error/crash information are collected, which are processed directly by Google’s servers.

Screenshots

iCroc Cross4 screens
Astro Input3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iCroc Cross at Free against Astro Input's $1.99. iCroc Cross also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 41 months). Astro Input's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

iCroc Cross is free to download; Astro Input costs $1.99 up front. iCroc Cross sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Astro Input asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iCroc Cross holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iCroc Cross ships an update monthly, Astro Input every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
iCroc Cross versus Astro Input: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriCroc CrossAstro Input
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer健斌 黄Pablo Cussa de Souza

Customer experience

iCroc Cross

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Astro Input

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iCroc Cross

One-time1
  • Unlock all features$6.99
None

Astro Input

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iCroc Cross free?
iCroc Cross is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Input free?
Astro Input costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iCroc Cross or Astro Input?
iCroc Cross is rated higher. iCroc Cross averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Astro Input averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do iCroc Cross or Astro Input have ads?
Neither iCroc Cross nor Astro Input shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iCroc Cross or Astro Input?
iCroc Cross ships an update monthly, and Astro Input every 41 months. Most recently, iCroc Cross was updated on October 24, 2026 and Astro Input on October 15, 2026.

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