Comparison

Chikuwabu! vs The Constellations Game

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

Head to head
About

Chikuwabu!

Features
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A retro omnidirectional scrolling 2D action game. Use items to solve the mystery of the map and find the exit. Let's collect "Chikuwabu" placed in various places. (Some items are difficult to pick up and some are hidden.) There are some stages that you can't play unless you collect a certain number of "Chikuwabu". There is no score, we measure the time to the exit. Operation is easy:  Touch = beam firing  Right and left lever drag = Rotation/movement of own machine  Release all fingers = Restore the shield For easy operation, You can change the orientation of your smartphone while playing. Enemy planes have a front/back side, It cannot be destroyed when its backside is shown. For maps that scroll in all directions, There are "Chikuwabu", items, and tricks, Please attack well. (All 90 stages, 20 stages are free)

About

The Constellations Game

Restore the light to the stars by solving stellar puzzles and taking a star quiz. Discover the stories behind all 88 constellations and learn about the night sky in this educational and family-friendly game.

Highlights
  • Solve stellar puzzles
  • Take the Star Quiz
  • Unlock all 88 constellations
  • Discover constellation stories
  • Offline play
  • Family-friendly
Features
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Everyone knows the Big Dipper... but do you know all the other 87 constellations? All the stars have gone out, because no one looks at them anymore... and it’s up to you to restore their light! Guided by Stella, your lucky star, you’ll bring all 88 constellations of the universe back to life, one by one. * Solve stellar puzzles and follow cute characters: collect stardust by matching clever trios of constellation cards * Discover the constellations: from Aries to Hydra, unlock each one as you progress. * Take the Star Quiz: test your knowledge of the night sky and earn XP to progress through the game. Exercise your brain, improve your concentration and focus, explore the sky, and learn the constellations: an educational game of thinking and discovery that makes the universe fun for everyone. Features: * A unique mix of stellar logic puzzles and star quiz gameplay * Unlock and explore all 88 constellations in the universe * Discover the story behind each constellation * Meet cute characters along your journey * Free-to-play, ad-free gameplay with optional rewarded videos * Fully playable offline * Family-friendly and great for memory Are you ready to light up the whole sky?

Screenshots

Chikuwabu!4 screens
The Constellations Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Chikuwabu! at none against The Constellations Game's shown. The Constellations Game's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Chikuwabu! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and The Constellations Game sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chikuwabu! ships an update every 41 months, The Constellations Game fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Chikuwabu! versus The Constellations Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChikuwabu!The Constellations Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB162 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHiroyuki SasayamaStudio Berenice

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Chikuwabu!

One-time1
  • All Stages$2.99
10 purchases

The Constellations Game

One-time10
  • Thank you!$1.00
  • Gem Pack S$1.99
  • Pack$1.99
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  • Gem Pack M$5.99
  • A big Thank you!$10.00
  • Gem Pack L$17.99
  • Gem Pack XL$34.99
  • A huge Thank you!$50.00
  • 500 Gems$54.99
  • Gem Pack XXL$54.99

Questions

Is Chikuwabu! free?
Chikuwabu! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Constellations Game free?
The Constellations Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Chikuwabu! or The Constellations Game have ads?
The Constellations Game shows ads; Chikuwabu! does not.
Which is updated more often, Chikuwabu! or The Constellations Game?
Chikuwabu! ships an update every 41 months, and The Constellations Game fortnightly. Most recently, Chikuwabu! was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Constellations Game on October 28, 2026.

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