Comparison

ASTRU vs Shadow Slip

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Celestial force mechanics
  • Physics-based puzzles
  • Orbital objects
  • Target-based levels
  • Creative problem-solving
Features
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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.

About

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.

Screenshots

ASTRU4 screens
Shadow Slip4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ASTRU sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Shadow Slip asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ASTRU ships an update every 5 days, Shadow Slip daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ASTRU versus Shadow Slip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASTRUShadow Slip
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed ElmejrabAshish Kumar Mohanty

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ASTRU

One-time1
  • Unlimited Lives$1.99
None

Shadow Slip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASTRU free?
ASTRU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Slip free?
Shadow Slip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ASTRU or Shadow Slip have ads?
Neither ASTRU nor Shadow Slip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ASTRU or Shadow Slip?
ASTRU ships an update every 5 days, and Shadow Slip daily. Most recently, ASTRU was updated on October 30, 2026 and Shadow Slip on October 25, 2026.

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