Linking Boy vs AstroDash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Linking Boy
Experience fast and feature-rich emulation for Game Boy Advance, Game Boy Color, and Game Boy games. Enjoy multiplayer Link cable emulation, unlock achievements with RetroAchievements, and customize your gameplay with speed control, cheats, and enhanced visual options.
- Fast GBA/GBC/GB emulation
- Link cable multiplayer
- RetroAchievements support
- Speed control (fast-forward/slow-down)
- Cheat support
- Customizable virtual controls
- Save states
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Linkboy is the successor to the popular My Boy! emulator, offering fastest GBA/GBC/GB emulation with unique features like Link and RetroAchievements. KEY FEATURES • Optimized performance — smooth, efficient emulation with minimal battery use • High compatibility — runs nearly all games flawlessly • Link cable emulation — play up to 4 players via local network or on the same device • RetroAchievements support — unlock achievements while you play • Speed control — fast-forward up to 100× or slow down for detailed play. • Cheat support — codes for multiple systems • Cartridge features emulation — gyroscope, light sensor, rumble • Controller & keyboard support — flexible many-to-many button mappings • Customizable virtual controls — move, resize, and configure buttons freely • Save states — multiple slots, save and load anytime • Visual enhancements — combine multiple GPU shaders for a new look • Manage game folders — easily add, remove, or organize your game collection • Modern UI — clean design with Material You styling DISCLAIMER This app is not affiliated with, authorized, endorsed, or licensed in any way by Nintendo, its affiliates, or subsidiaries. No games are included. Screenshots feature either public domain titles or copyrighted works owned by their respective rights holders. IGRS Rating: 3+ — by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).
AstroDash
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Ready for a real reflex test? Astro Dash isn't your typical slow-paced shooter. It’s built for fans of high-speed arcade action and classic pixel aesthetics. Pilot your way through infinite asteroid fields, survival waves, and massive boss fights. Whether it’s the towering Tepegoz or the elusive Space Bat, you’ll need more than just luck to survive. Why Astro Dash? • High-Speed Gameplay: The further you go, the faster it gets. One wrong move and it’s game over. • Deep Customization: Earn coins during your runs and visit the Wardrobe. Unlock a massive roster of unique ships and characters to find the pilot that fits your style. • Daily & Special Quests: Every day brings new missions. Complete the special "Add 3 Friends" quest to get a huge coin boost and jumpstart your collection. • Real Competition: Don't just play alone. Add your friends, track their high scores in real-time, and fight for the #1 spot on both the Friend and Global leaderboards. • Tactical Power-Ups: Shield yourself from impact, trigger Rapid Fire to clear the screen, or use the Magnet to sweep up every coin in sight. The galaxy doesn't forgive. Fuel up, lock in, and see how long you can survive the dash. Terms of Service: https://astrodash.vercel.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://astrodash.vercel.app/privacy Support: https://astrodash.vercel.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Linking Boy at none against AstroDash's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Linking Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AstroDash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Linking Boy | AstroDash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Pixel Respawn LLC | Berktug Berke Ates |
In-app purchases
Linking Boy
- Premium Features$5.99
AstroDash
- 100 Coins Pack$0.49
- Hand of God Character$0.49
- Moonwalk King Character$0.49
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- Pope Character$0.99
- Queen Character$0.99
- Free Ads Lifetime$1.99
- 500 Coins Pack$1.99
- 1000 Coins Pack$2.99









