# Ex Astris vs GHOST TRICK

The clearest difference is price: GHOST TRICK at Free against Ex Astris's $9.99. Ex Astris's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GHOST TRICK is free to download; Ex Astris costs $9.99 up front. GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ex Astris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ex Astris holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ex Astris has 267 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Ex Astris's written reviews are positive against 38% of GHOST TRICK's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ex Astris | GHOST TRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337/reviews)** | [3.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-trick/id6473715300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **65.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### Ex Astris

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Embark on an interstellar adventure as an investigator on a tidally locked planet. Explore diverse landscapes, engage in strategic turn-based combat with a unique maneuver system, and uncover the planet's mysteries with a team of companions.

**Highlights:** 3D Sci-Fi Adventure RPG, Semi-real-time, turn-based combat, Innovative Obscuran Maneuver system, World exploration on a tidally locked planet, Assemble and empower a team of companions, Crafting and puzzle-solving

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless combat system
- 🎨 Breathtaking graphics and art style
- 💰 Great value for a one-time purchase
- 🌟 Captivating story and world-building
- 🎮 Engaging turn-based gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Inconsistent audio/sound issues
- 📜 Unclear story and lore explanations
- 🕹️ Lack of controller support
- 🌐 Requires internet connection to play
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes at startup for some users
- Second fight cannot be progressed through
- Ziplines outside trade center are bugged
- Dialogue text pacing issues

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve story explanations and lore
- Implement offline play mode
- Add English voice-over option
- Provide more in-depth tutorial for combat


### GHOST TRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-trick/id6473715300)

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

**Highlights:** Puzzle-solving gameplay, Clue-chasing story, Powers of the Dead mechanics, HD remaster, Switchable soundtracks, New illustrations and music gallery

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Chapters | $9.89 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing story and plot
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Memorable characters
- 💯 High-quality game
- 🌟 Underrated gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High price for full version
- 💰 No way to carry over old purchases
- 📉 Increased price compared to older version
- 🤔 Expensive full version
- 🗣️ Too much dialogue

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes immediately after launch
- App closes upon opening
- Cannot restore purchase
- Cloud save upload failing
- Game not working

**Requested features**

- Restore previous purchases
- Mac version availability
- Automatic iCloud save data syncing
- Game Center achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ex Astris free?

Ex Astris costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GHOST TRICK free?

GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ex Astris or GHOST TRICK?

Ex Astris is rated higher. Ex Astris averages 4.4 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Ex Astris or GHOST TRICK have ads?

Neither Ex Astris nor GHOST TRICK shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*