Comparison

Project Iris vs AstroBox

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

Head to head
About

Project Iris

This utility app offers a streamlined browsing experience with advanced engine capabilities. It allows for private browsing, history management, and customizable search engines, all optimized for accessibility and supporting multiple languages.

Highlights
  • State-of-the-art browsing engine
  • Keyword and URL distinction
  • Bookmark management
  • Private browsing mode
  • History recording
  • Customizable search engine
  • History and bookmark locking
Features
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Thank you for choosing Iris. If you cannot find Iris, please search it on your Apple Watch. Iris can... - Use state-of-the-art browsing engine - Distinguish keywords & URL - Manage bookmarks - Browse with Private Mode - Record history - Sync data with iCloud - Customize search engine - Use a secondary search engine - Customize home and theme color - Lock history and bookmarks - Check images and videos - Handle multiple tabs - Customize long press search button action - Use archives and extensions - Download medias - Send feedback with Carina attaching datas - Optimizes for accessibility - Type with Cepheus or FlickType

About

AstroBox

Manage your compatible smart wearable devices with this toolkit. Connect via Bluetooth to view device status, install custom watch faces and mini-apps, and track transfer tasks. Offers a streamlined experience for both everyday users and developers.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth device connection
  • View device status (battery, storage, steps)
  • Install watch faces and mini-apps
  • Manage transfer tasks
  • Resource community browsing
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Features
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AstroBox is a device management tool built for smart wearable users, developers, and creators. It helps you connect supported smart bands and watches via Bluetooth, view device status, install compatible resources, and manage transfer tasks with ease. After connecting your device, AstroBox presents useful information such as battery level, storage, steps, and connection status in a clear dashboard. This makes it easier to understand your device status and access the information you care about. In the resource community, you can browse curated watch faces, mini apps, and other compatible content, then install supported resources to your wearable device. Whether you want to refresh your watch face style or try small tools designed for your device, AstroBox guides you through the process. AstroBox provides practical features such as resource package installation, device information viewing, and transfer task management. It is designed to be simple enough for everyday users while still offering a convenient workflow for developers and creators. AstroBox is available across multiple platforms. Whether you use a iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can enjoy a consistent and smooth experience. We value privacy. AstroBox is designed to process device-related data locally whenever possible. We do not actively collect your personal information or access your private data without your consent. Privacy Policy: https://astrobox.online/privacy_en.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://astrobox.online/eula_en.html *Note: Some features are available only for supported device models, system versions, and resource formats. Actual availability may vary depending on device, system version, and app version.

Screenshots

Project Iris4 screens
AstroBox3 screens

Verdict

The call

Project Iris and AstroBox both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Project Iris's written reviews are positive against 50% of AstroBox's. Project Iris also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Project Iris sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AstroBox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Project Iris against 5.0 for AstroBox. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Project Iris has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Project Iris's written reviews are positive against 50% of AstroBox's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Project Iris ships an update every 4 days, AstroBox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Project Iris versus AstroBox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject IrisAstroBox
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (14 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB125 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer力 雷骋 马

Customer experience

Project Iris

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AstroBox

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative41.7%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Project Iris

One-time1
  • Iris Vision$3.99
6 purchases

AstroBox

Subscriptions6
  • AstroBox Pro$1.991 Month
  • AstroBox CreatorPlus$5.991 Month
  • AstroBox CreatorPro$7.991 Month
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  • AstroBox Pro (Annual)$19.991 Year
  • AstroBox CreatorPlus (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • AstroBox CreatorPro (Annual)$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Project Iris free?
Project Iris is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AstroBox free?
AstroBox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Project Iris or AstroBox?
Project Iris and AstroBox are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 14 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Project Iris or AstroBox have ads?
Neither Project Iris nor AstroBox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Project Iris or AstroBox?
Project Iris ships an update every 4 days, and AstroBox every 3 weeks. Most recently, Project Iris was updated on October 10, 2026 and AstroBox on October 19, 2026.

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