Comparison

PLUS* vs Astro Builder

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

Head to head
About

PLUS*

Features
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A fun and simple brick-busting game! Tap a brick to bump up its number — hit a match and watch the chain reaction begin! Rack up combos, score big, and keep the board clear. The more you pop, the higher your score. Think you’ve got what it takes to reach the top of the leaderboard?

About

Astro Builder

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
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Welcome to Astro Builder, the ultimate casual idle game where you construct a space station in near-Earth orbit. Begin with a simple setup—a connecting ground track and a small platform. Material is transported to the platform via a space elevator and piled on the ground. Utilize the resources to expand and improve the platform, unlocking new equipment and producing valuable resources. Each construction phase reveals a new area, waiting to be developed and unlocked. Can you build the ultimate space station and conquer the cosmos?

Screenshots

PLUS*4 screens
Astro Builder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PLUS* at none against Astro Builder's 5. PLUS* also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Astro Builder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PLUS* asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PLUS* versus Astro Builder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPLUS*Astro Builder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—3.3K — better
Update frequency—Every 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB251 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAN FU LOSolid Games

Bugs and requests

PLUS*

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Astro Builder

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

PLUS*

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Astro Builder

One-time5
  • AD TICKETS 10$0.99
  • AD TICKETS 25$1.99
  • AD TICKETS 60$3.99
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  • Ad-free 7 day$4.99
  • Permanent ad-free!$9.99

Questions

Is PLUS* free?
PLUS* is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Astro Builder free?
Astro Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PLUS* or Astro Builder have ads?
Astro Builder shows ads; PLUS* does not.

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