Project vs Astronaut Joe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Project
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Project Loading, an arcade puzzle game with a minimalist design, is the story of a Loading Bar on its way to 100%. Play it and you'll find out that, while you're wondering why on earth the loading is taking so long, the Loading Bar is going through hell for you โ and you'll end up rooting for it. Project Loading is a game of precision and skill, designed down to the last detail to create hundreds of little brain teasers. Tilt and move your phone to reach 100%! โข Play more than 100 levels and face all kinds of obstacles: Slow-down and Speed Areas, Bouncers, sudden position changes caused by the Anchors, and Doors to open โ all within the short time you're given! โข The most important thing? Don't get out of the field of crosses, or you'll start all over again! โข Activate powers such as Infinite Time, Immortality or Resurrection, and think about when and where to use them to reach the next level! โข Create your own levels and share them with your friends, who will test their nerves trying to complete them! โข Share your best levels with the AnAlphaBeta Studio team: they may be released in a future version! In Project Loading, "defeat" and "failure" are everyday words, but after a few rounds your self-control will be worthy of a Zen master. Features: - Arcade and puzzle game - Accelerometer controls - 100+ levels - Minimalist graphics - Pop culture references - Simple, with short rounds - Countless items and obstacles to interact with - Level Editor
Astronaut Joe
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Astronaut Joe: Magnetic Touch is a indie physics puzzle-platformer where precision and speed matter. Master magnetism and rush through levels to climb global leaderboards. Magnetic Movement One-touch controls. Magnetism-based movement where timing is everything. Touch the screen to activate Joe's magnetism. Joe can move around by rolling and bouncing. Easy to pick up, hard to master. Rush through levels and shave milliseconds off your time! Compete for Glory Beat 30 challenging unique levels awaiting in Lava Cave Adventure. Use Joe's shield ball to roll, bounce and beat the clock and set new records. Get to the top of leaderboards and show the world that you are the best! Unlock Spacesuit Collect powerful spacesuits with unique superpowers and gain new look of your portal, spacesuit, shield and energy. Activate your superpower and rush through lava, dance on spikes, evade monsters and dodge projectiles! Discover Secrets Explore hidden paths to collect rare purple crystals and unlock achievements. Dominate every level and push your skills to the limit. Game Features - 30 unique levels to conquer in Lava Cave Adventure - Touch the screen to activate magnetic power - Challenging levels that test your skills and endurance - Competitive gameplay against your friends and people around the world - Puzzle-platformer challenges requiring skill and strategy - Retro arcade pixel art graphics - Casual fun with the option to chase world records - Multiple spacesuits with special abilities (superpowers) - Collect hard to obtain secret Purple Crystals Follow us on social media and donโt miss out on updates, events and new content! Instagram โ https://instagram.com/leptonlabsofficial/ Twitter (X) โ https://x.com/lepton_labs YouTube - https://youtube.com/@LeptonLabsOfficial Facebook โ https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574588186464 Privacy Policy - https://www.lepton-labs.com/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Astronaut Joe at every 5 days against Project's every 15 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Project sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Astronaut Joe sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Project ships an update every 15 months, Astronaut Joe every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Project | Astronaut Joe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 5 days โ better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 505 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AnAlphaBeta Studio | Lepton Labs s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Project
- 6x Infinite Time PowerUps$0.99
- 4x Immortality PowerUps$0.99
- 10x Resurrection Abilities$0.99
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- 50 Lives$0.99
- 20x Infinite Time PowerUps$2.99
- 40x Resurrection Abilities$2.99
- 170 Lives$2.99
- 15x Immortality PowerUps$3.99
- 60.000 Credits$4.99
- 25x Immortality PowerUps$7.99
Astronaut Joe
- SPACESUIT 22 variants$2.99
- SPACESUIT 3$2.99
- SPACESUIT 5$2.99
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- SPACESUIT 4$2.99
- REMOVE ADS Discount$2.99
- REMOVE ADS$4.99
- SPACESUIT 5$6.99
- SPACESUIT 3$6.99
- SPACESUIT 4$6.99









