Messenger Gull vs Astroslinger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Messenger Gull
Guide a messenger gull through obstacles in this heartwarming casual game. Tap to fly, collect encouraging messages, and spread positivity. Fun for all ages with an inspiring purpose.
- Classic flapping gameplay
- Collect and deliver positive messages
- Inspiring purpose
- Engaging and challenging levels
- Challenge friends and family
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-- Overview: -- Take to the skies with "Messenger Gull," a heartwarming twist on the classic flapping adventure! Designed for iOS 11 and later, this free-to-play casual game combines the familiar flapping mechanics you love with an uplifting mission. Guide your messenger gull as it soars through obstacles, delivering positivity and collecting encouraging messages to share with the world. -- Gameplay Mechanics: -- "Messenger Gull" keeps the addictive flapping gameplay intact while adding a unique goal—spreading kindness. Tap to keep your gull airborne, dodge obstacles, and unlock messages of joy and inspiration to brighten someone’s day. Features at a Glance: - Classic flapping gameplay with a meaningful twist. - Collect and deliver positive messages as you play. - Fun for all ages, blending entertainment with an inspiring purpose. - Engaging levels that become more challenging as you progress. How to Play: - Tap to keep your gull flying, avoiding obstacles along the way. - Collect inspiring messages and share positivity with every delivery. - Challenge friends and family to see who can spread the most joy! About the Developer: "Messenger Gull" is designed and built by a talented 14-year-old middler schooler who loves to build games. This app is created to showcase his creativity and programming skills.
Astroslinger
Embark on an arcade-style endless runner adventure. Swing between planets, dodge obstacles like lasers and flying saucers, and gather coins to unlock new spacecraft. The goal is to survive as long as possible without drifting into the void of space.
- Planet swinging gameplay
- Arcade-style endless runner
- Dodge lasers and flying saucers
- Collect coins
- Unlock new ships
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Astroslinger is a fast-paced endless runner. Swing from planet to planet and try not to drift into space. Dodge lasers, evade flying saucers, and collect coins to buy new ships.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Messenger Gull at none against Astroslinger's 1. Astroslinger's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and device support. On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Astroslinger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Messenger Gull asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Messenger Gull against 5.0 for Astroslinger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astroslinger has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Messenger Gull | Astroslinger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 5.0 (27 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 85 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gary Leung | Jacob Tingey |
Customer experience
Messenger Gull
Astroslinger
Bugs and requests
Messenger Gull
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Astroslinger
Reported bugs
1 issue- None reported
Requested features
3 requests- Add alien enemies
- Implement power-ups or upgrades
- Introduce different game modes
In-app purchases
Messenger Gull
No in-app purchases
Astroslinger
- 100 coins$0.99









