# Astro Builder vs Missiles Base

The clearest difference is rating: Astro Builder at 4.7 against Missiles Base's 2.7. Astro Builder also leads on ratings volume (3.4K vs 3). Missiles Base's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 11 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Astro Builder sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Missiles Base sells 10 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 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astro Builder has 3.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Astro Builder's written reviews are positive against 50% of Missiles Base's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Astro Builder ships an update every 11 months, Missiles Base every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astro Builder | Missiles Base |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astro-builder/id6737761200/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missiles-base-tycoon-game/id6741472027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 251 MB | 236 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Solid Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1625798412) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Missiles Base

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/missiles-base-tycoon-game/id6741472027)

Build powerful ballistic missiles by collecting resources and strategically assembling parts. Launch devastating attacks on enemy bases in this thrilling warfare simulation game.

**Highlights:** Resource collection, Missile part construction, Strategic assault planning, Hostile military base attacks, Advanced machinery operation, Dynamic environment navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash 2500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 100 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickts 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem 220 | $3.99 | one-time |
| remove ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tickts 30 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem 360 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tickts 100 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems 1000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vip Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astro Builder free?

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

### Is Missiles Base free?

Missiles Base is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Astro Builder or Missiles Base?

Astro Builder is rated higher. Astro Builder averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Missiles Base averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Astro Builder or Missiles Base have ads?

Both Astro Builder and Missiles Base show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astro Builder or Missiles Base?

Astro Builder ships an update every 11 months, and Missiles Base every 4 months. Most recently, Astro Builder was updated on November 8, 2026 and Missiles Base on November 4, 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.*