ASTRU vs Shadow Slip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ASTRU
A physics-based puzzle game where players must guide an object to a target using celestial forces. Navigate through levels with unique gravitational and orbital mechanics to achieve accuracy and creativity.
- Celestial force mechanics
- Physics-based puzzles
- Orbital objects
- Target-based levels
- Creative problem-solving
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Inspired by movements of planets and stars, ASTRU is a game that rewards creativity and accuracy. Your goal is to reach the target in every level but it is never that simple, with objects that push and pull you, and some even orbiting around, you will have to use all these forces to your advantage.
Shadow Slip
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Slip through the shadows. Outsmart the guards. Escape with the gem. Shadow Slip is a minimalist stealth puzzle game where every tap counts. Navigate through procedurally generated levels, avoid deadly vision cones, and reach the exit undetected. GAMEPLAY • Tap to move — simple controls, deep strategy • Dodge patrolling guards with real-time vision cones • Grab the gem and reach the exit before you're spotted • Use cover zones to hide in plain sight OUTSMART THE GUARDS • Guards patrol in unpredictable patterns — horizontal, diagonal, L-shaped, rectangular, and more • Some guards pause and scan their surroundings • Stationary sentries rotate endlessly, watching everything • Each level demands a new approach CHASE THE PERFECT RUN • Earn up to 3 stars by beating the par time • Achieve GHOST status by finishing undetected • Build streaks across consecutive flawless levels • Collect bonus gems for a time advantage • Track your personal best on every level INFINITE LEVELS • Every level is procedurally generated and unique • Difficulty scales smoothly — more guards, tighter gaps, faster patrols • Seeded generation means every level is fair and beatable PREMIUM EXPERIENCE • No ads. No in-app purchases. No internet required. • Sleek dark visuals with neon accents and atmospheric lighting • Haptic feedback for every close call and collect • Designed to be played in short bursts or long sessions One more level. You can stop anytime. But you won't.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Slip at none against ASTRU's 1. Shadow Slip also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). ASTRU's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. ASTRU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Slip asks for nothing beyond the download.
ASTRU ships an update every 5 days, Shadow Slip daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ASTRU | Shadow Slip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mohamed Elmejrab | Ashish Kumar Mohanty |
In-app purchases
ASTRU
- Unlimited Lives$1.99
Shadow Slip
No in-app purchases









