# Graveyard Empire vs Astro Builder

The clearest difference is update cadence: Graveyard Empire at every 2 months against Astro Builder's every 11 months. Graveyard Empire also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Astro Builder's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 150) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Graveyard Empire sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Astro Builder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astro Builder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Builder has 3.3K ratings behind it against 150, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Graveyard Empire's written reviews are positive against 34% of Astro Builder's.

Graveyard Empire ships an update every 2 months, Astro Builder every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graveyard Empire | Astro Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (150 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graveyard-empire/id6680186576/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 150 | **3.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **34.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [24 HIT Riga SIA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1767364890) | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) |

## What reviewers say

### Graveyard Empire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graveyard-empire/id6680186576)

Manage and expand your own cemetery in this offline strategy game. Upgrade burial grounds, hire staff, and serve both living families and supernatural beings. Defend your property from zombies and become an underworld empire tycoon.

**Highlights:** Cemetery management and expansion, Hire and manage staff, Serve living families and supernatural beings, Defend against zombies, Upgrade graves and crypts, Offline gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cemetery Manager Offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Business Pass Elite | $7.99 | one-time |
| Income Multiplier x1.5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Manager Necropolis | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Business Pass Premium | $19.99 | one-time |
| Income Multiplier x3 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safe of Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| Truck of Gems | $114.99 | one-time |


### Astro Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200)

Build a sprawling space station in orbit with this idle construction game. Start with basic components and expand your facility by unlocking new equipment and generating resources. Discover and develop new areas as your station grows.

**Highlights:** Idle space station construction, Resource management, Unlock new equipment, Expand and develop areas, Space elevator material transport

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AD TICKETS 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| AD TICKETS 25 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD TICKETS 60 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free 7 day | $4.99 | one-time |
| Permanent ad-free! | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Detailed space station building
- 💡 Customizable astronaut suits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy AI and builder behavior
- 🔇 Lack of sound and music
- 🔁 Repetitive and monotonous gameplay
- 🔒 Forced ads and limited free content
- ⏱️ Slow progress without watching ads

**Reported bugs**

- Builders getting stuck or ignoring resource needs
- Inconsistent behavior when collecting from processors
- Permanent worker upgrades not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to continue progress offline
- More varied level designs and challenges
- Autonomous builder behavior
- Background progress while app is closed


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graveyard Empire free?

Graveyard Empire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Astro Builder free?

Astro Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Graveyard Empire or Astro Builder?

Astro Builder is rated higher. Graveyard Empire averages 4.5 out of 5 from 150 ratings, while Astro Builder averages 4.7 from 3.3K ratings.

### Do Graveyard Empire or Astro Builder have ads?

Both Graveyard Empire and Astro Builder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Graveyard Empire or Astro Builder?

Graveyard Empire ships an update every 2 months, and Astro Builder every 11 months. Most recently, Graveyard Empire was updated on October 10, 2026 and Astro Builder on October 16, 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.*