Comparison

AstroBuster vs Kintners Asteroid

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

Head to head
About

AstroBuster

Experience a retro-arcade inspired space shooter with endless levels and deep customization. Engage in fast-paced combat, collect power-ups, and personalize your ship with unique aesthetics. Daily challenges and rewards keep the action fresh.

Highlights
  • Infinite procedurally generated levels
  • Customizable ships, weapons, and call-signs
  • Daily challenges and rewards
  • Power-up drafts for varied runs
  • Dynamic soundtrack and haptic feedback
  • Offline play support
Features
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One ship. A sky full of trouble. One more run. AstroBuster is a retro space shooter built for quick escapes and high-score chases. Dodge asteroid storms, blast alien raiders and dismantle a boss one turret at a time. Fly through star haze, passing planets and swirling galaxies as each sector pushes your reflexes further. FIND YOUR FLOW Steer with the joystick, line up your cannons and fire through the chaos. Chain asteroid kills to build combos, collect AstroCoins and use Time Warp to slow the action when the sky gets crowded. BUILD YOUR FIREPOWER Unlock double and triple cannons, continuous fire and health storage. Grab health pickups and invincibility gems to keep your run alive. Call in Rocket Buddy for two wing drones that send extra shots outward beside your ship. CHOOSE YOUR NEXT ADVANTAGE Pick from three perks between sectors. Faster bullets, longer shields, coin magnets, gold asteroids, stronger healing, quicker Warp recharge and combo bonuses can change the way you fly. MAKE THE SHIP YOURS Collect AstroShips, choose your AstroFire exhaust and dress your hull in camo skins. Mix your unlocked looks with Remix, then take your favorite setup into the next mission. CHASE SOMETHING NEW Take on the Daily Signal, earn achievement rewards and raise your Astro-Rank. Keep pushing your personal records through increasingly demanding sectors and four-turret boss encounters. ARCADE ATMOSPHERE, YOUR SETTINGS Crisp pixel lettering, sharp explosions, a changing space backdrop, music and sound effects bring each flight to life. Adjust music, effects and haptics separately. Optional quiet reminders only invite you back after time away. Play the core game offline. Purchases and purchase restoration require an internet connection. Optional AstroCoin packs are available through in-app purchases. Launch your next mission. How long can you keep the streak alive?

About

Kintners Asteroid

Pilot a spaceship through deep space, blasting incoming asteroids before they destroy you. Enjoy classic arcade action with modern graphics and intuitive touch controls. Compete for high scores and become a space legend.

Highlights
  • Classic Asteroids-style gameplay
  • Modern graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Power-ups
  • High score competition
Features
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Introducing Kintner’s Asteroid App – A Classic Arcade Experience with a Modern Twist! Get ready to take command in Kintner’s Asteroid App, an action-packed arcade shooter inspired by the legendary Asteroids game! Navigate through deep space, dodge flying debris, and blast incoming asteroids before they collide with your ship. With smooth controls, classic gameplay, and exciting new challenges, this game brings the retro arcade feel straight to your iPhone! Features: Classic Asteroids-style gameplay with modern graphics Intuitive touch controls for smooth maneuvering Increasing difficulty for a thrilling challenge Power-ups to enhance your ship’s firepower Compete for high scores and become a space legend Whether you’re a nostalgic arcade fan or a new player looking for fast-paced action, Kintner’s Asteroid App will keep you engaged for hours! Download now and start blasting!

Screenshots

AstroBuster4 screens
Kintners Asteroid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Kintners Asteroid at none against AstroBuster's 4. Kintners Asteroid also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. AstroBuster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Kintners Asteroid asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AstroBuster against 5.0 for Kintners Asteroid. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AstroBuster ships an update every 4 months, Kintners Asteroid every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AstroBuster versus Kintners Asteroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstroBusterKintners Asteroid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB13 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperOBX Software CorporationLandWorks Services LLC

Customer experience

AstroBuster

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Kintners Asteroid

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AstroBuster

One-time4
  • 100 AstroCoins$0.99
  • 500 AstroCoins$3.99
  • 1000 AstroCoins$7.99
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  • 5000 AstroCoins$14.99
None

Kintners Asteroid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AstroBuster free?
AstroBuster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kintners Asteroid free?
Kintners Asteroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AstroBuster or Kintners Asteroid?
AstroBuster and Kintners Asteroid are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do AstroBuster or Kintners Asteroid have ads?
Neither AstroBuster nor Kintners Asteroid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AstroBuster or Kintners Asteroid?
AstroBuster ships an update every 4 months, and Kintners Asteroid every 2 days. Most recently, AstroBuster was updated on October 30, 2026 and Kintners Asteroid on October 12, 2026.

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