AstroBuster vs Tap Traffic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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?
Tap Traffic
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Tap Traffic is a fast, one-thumb driving game. Tap and hold to go, release to stop — then time your run through busy intersections, highways, and railroad crossings without crashing! ONE-THUMB CONTROL Hold anywhere to drive, let go to brake. Easy to learn, tough to master. DODGE THE TRAFFIC Slip between cars, trucks and buses. Beat the railroad crossing before the train! Tailgate slow cars and time every gap. POWER-UPS & MOVES • HONK to scare nearby traffic out of the way • Grab a SHIELD to survive a hit • A magnet pulls in coins • Hit ramps to JUMP clean over the traffic 12+ CARS TO UNLOCK Earn coins and unlock sports cars, trucks, a camper, a city bus and more. LOADS OF LEVELS Sunny days, sunsets, rainy nights and snowy roads — with rising difficulty and daily missions to complete. Free to play. No account needed. Pick up and play anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tap Traffic at none against AstroBuster's 4. Tap Traffic also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). AstroBuster's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. AstroBuster sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Tap Traffic asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AstroBuster | Tap Traffic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OBX Software Corporation | Photon Technology International LLC |
In-app purchases
AstroBuster
- 100 AstroCoins$0.99
- 500 AstroCoins$3.99
- 1000 AstroCoins$7.99
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- 5000 AstroCoins$14.99
Tap Traffic
No in-app purchases





