Comparison

Astral Hunter vs Cryptarithmetic

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

Head to head
About

Astral Hunter

Engage in thrilling flight shooting battles with a roguelike twist. Customize your combat experience with unique aircraft and over 120 combinable chips. Face diverse bosses for a constantly fresh challenge.

Highlights
  • 6 unique aircraft
  • 120+ combinable chips
  • Diverse boss battles
  • Roguelike gameplay
  • Customizable playstyle
Features
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"Astral Hunter" is an exciting flight shooting Roguelike game! - 6 unique aircraft, each designed to meet different combat needs. - 120+ chips, freely combinable to create your own playstyle. - Various Bosses, each challenge brings a fresh experience.

About

Cryptarithmetic

Features
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Cryptarithms — crack the code of numbers What if the digits in mathematical equations were replaced with letters? Your task is to figure out which digit is hidden behind each letter. Sounds simple? Give it a try. How it works You are given an equation like “COT + COT = DOMA”. Each letter represents a unique digit from 0 to 9. Find all the matches so that the math works out. One letter — one digit. No randomness, just logic. Five game modes Classic — solve at your own pace with no time limits Timed — race against the clock for adrenaline lovers Zen — no scores or rankings, just pure enjoyment of the process Daily puzzle — one unique challenge every 24 hours Tournament — five puzzles in a row, total score, a true test Four difficulty levels From simple two-digit equations for beginners to multi-layered challenges with 10 unique variables for true mathematical detectives. Progression system Earn points and experience for every solution. Rise from Beginner to Immortal through 10 mastery levels. Unlock 25 achievements — from your first solution to marathon win streaks. Hints without pressure Stuck? Spend points on a hint — one letter will be revealed. In Zen mode, hints are always free. Don’t want to spend points — watch a short ad. Thoughtful details — Dark and light themes that follow system settings — Daily reminders (customizable) — Detailed statistics: best streaks, average time, breakdown by difficulty — Supports addition, subtraction, and multiplication — Endless generation of unique puzzles Cryptarithms have existed since the early 20th century and remain one of the most elegant forms of mathematical puzzles. Now in your pocket. Train your mind. Every day.

Screenshots

Astral Hunter4 screens
Cryptarithmetic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cryptarithmetic at none against Astral Hunter's 8. Astral Hunter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Astral Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Cryptarithmetic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, Cryptarithmetic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Astral Hunter versus Cryptarithmetic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral HunterCryptarithmetic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer开心 李Aleksandr Govorukhin

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Astral Hunter

One-time8
  • Full Access$0.99
  • Beginner Pack$0.99
  • Have Fun$1.99
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  • Hard Pack$1.99
  • Buy Few Cores$1.99
  • Insane Pack$2.99
  • Super Pack$9.99
  • Buy Lots Cores$9.99
None

Cryptarithmetic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Astral Hunter free?
Astral Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cryptarithmetic free?
Cryptarithmetic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Astral Hunter or Cryptarithmetic have ads?
Neither Astral Hunter nor Cryptarithmetic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astral Hunter or Cryptarithmetic?
Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, and Cryptarithmetic every 9 days. Most recently, Astral Hunter was updated on September 24, 2026 and Cryptarithmetic on September 14, 2026.

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