# Astral Hunter vs StarFlow Arcade

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StarFlow Arcade at 100% against Astral Hunter's 50%. StarFlow Arcade also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). Astral Hunter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astral Hunter sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and StarFlow Arcade sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

StarFlow Arcade holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astral Hunter has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Astral Hunter's written reviews are positive against 100% of StarFlow Arcade's.

Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, StarFlow Arcade every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astral Hunter | StarFlow Arcade |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-hunter/id6503205657/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starflow-arcade/id6772457133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [开心 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701003810) | [Amirmohammad Amiri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772457135) |

## What reviewers say

### Astral Hunter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astral-hunter/id6503205657)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Have Fun | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hard Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy Few Cores | $1.99 | one-time |
| Insane Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy Lots Cores | $9.99 | one-time |


### StarFlow Arcade

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starflow-arcade/id6772457133)

Navigate a glowing orb through vibrant, music-driven levels with simple one-tap controls. Hit targets, avoid obstacles, and maintain the rhythm to achieve perfect runs in this visually stunning arcade experience. Unlock new content and remove ads for an enhanced journey.

**Highlights:** One-tap zigzag control, Neon music-based levels, Fast retries, Flow-focused gameplay, Beautiful glowing visuals, Level packs with unique atmosphere

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StarFlow Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astral Hunter free?

Astral Hunter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is StarFlow Arcade free?

StarFlow Arcade is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astral Hunter or StarFlow Arcade?

StarFlow Arcade is rated higher. Astral Hunter averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while StarFlow Arcade averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Astral Hunter or StarFlow Arcade have ads?

StarFlow Arcade shows ads; Astral Hunter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Astral Hunter or StarFlow Arcade?

Astral Hunter ships an update every 10 days, and StarFlow Arcade every 2 days. Most recently, Astral Hunter was updated on October 10, 2026 and StarFlow Arcade on October 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.*