# Ex Astris vs Dark Tap RPG

The clearest difference is price: Dark Tap RPG at $0.29 against Ex Astris's $9.99. Dark Tap RPG also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (78% vs 66%). Ex Astris's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (267 vs 6). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ex Astris costs $9.99 and Dark Tap RPG $0.29 up front. Dark Tap RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ex Astris asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ex Astris holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ex Astris has 267 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Ex Astris's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dark Tap RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Ex Astris ships an update every 3 weeks, Dark Tap RPG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ex Astris | Dark Tap RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$0.29** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ex-astris/id6470642337/reviews)** | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tap-rpg/id6479675720/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **267** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **78.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#97** | — |
| Size | 3.7 GB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [GRYPH FRONTIER PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701568466) | [Su Min Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261980025) |

## What reviewers say

### Ex Astris

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

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Paid · Role Playing, #193 Top Paid · Adventure (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


### Dark Tap RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-tap-rpg/id6479675720)

Embark on a dark RPG adventure with simple one-touch controls. Unleash hidden powers, grow your hero infinitely, and master unique skills. Collect powerful equipment and challenge epic bosses.

**Highlights:** One-touch combat controls, Idle auto-targeting feature, Infinite hero growth system, Equipment synergy and enhancement, Challenging boss battles, Multiple combat tap positions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 x Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Equipment Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Target Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Shooter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| DragonShooter Equipment Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Last Assassin Equipment Set | $4.99 | one-time |
| Last Assassin Package | $5.99 | one-time |
| All in One Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dark Knight Awakening | $9.99 | one-time |
| x2 Game Speed | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ex Astris free?

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

### Is Dark Tap RPG free?

Dark Tap RPG costs $0.29, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ex Astris or Dark Tap RPG?

Ex Astris is rated higher. Ex Astris averages 4.4 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Dark Tap RPG averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do Ex Astris or Dark Tap RPG have ads?

Neither Ex Astris nor Dark Tap RPG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ex Astris or Dark Tap RPG?

Ex Astris ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dark Tap RPG every 4 days. Most recently, Ex Astris was updated on November 7, 2026 and Dark Tap RPG on November 8, 2026.

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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.*