Astrovert vs Homing Owl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Astrovert
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Blast off into the great unknown with Astrovert! This is your invitation to break barriers and explore the far reaches of space. Navigate through celestial gateways, traveling from the rocky asteroid fields of Ceres to the stormy atmosphere of Jupiter, in a quest that challenges the limits of your courage and agility. Join thousands already navigating the stars with Astrovert, reaching new heights and expanding horizons. Share your scores, compete with friends, and become a part of the Astrovert community. Every level promises new obstacles, more shields, greater speeds and the ultimate leap out of your comfort zone!ย Will you shrink back, or will you go where the universe calls?ย Will you rise to the challenge, or let the universe pass you by?
Homing Owl
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You're a passenger on a train, and an owl is following your journey... Homing Owl is a calming pixel-art side-scroller where a gentle owl follows you across moonlit landscapes. Guide your companion along glowing cables that thread through familiar lands: from American skylines to Italian coastlines to Japanese mountain passes. What awaits you: * Serene side-scrolling flight through pixel environments * Journey across continents: explore America, Italy, and Japan-inspired landscapes * Follow the glowing path: keep your owl steady along the cable through each world * Lo-fi ambient soundscapes that breathe with every wingbeat * Avoid obstacles along the railway as the train cruises at varying speeds * Meditative gameplay designed for flow, not pressure (though milestones track your journey) * One-touch controls perfect for iPhone. simple, intuitive, peaceful Perfect for: * Wind-down sessions before sleep * Lo-fi music lovers seeking interactive calm * Fill a moment of boredom Download Homing Owl and discover dreamy landscapes and peaceful soundtracks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Homing Owl at every 6 days against Astrovert's every 6 months. Homing Owl also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Astrovert ships an update every 6 months, Homing Owl every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astrovert | Homing Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 15.6 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aycan YILMAZ | Emanuele Delirio |
In-app purchases
Astrovert
No in-app purchases
Homing Owl
No in-app purchases









