# Goldphish Match vs Astroslinger

The clearest difference is price: Astroslinger at Free against Goldphish Match's $1.99. Astroslinger also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 3). Goldphish Match's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 4 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Astroslinger is free to download; Goldphish Match costs $1.99 up front. Astroslinger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Goldphish Match asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Goldphish Match against 5.0 for Astroslinger. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astroslinger has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Goldphish Match ships an update every 11 days, Astroslinger every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goldphish Match | Astroslinger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldphish-match/id6741345307/reviews)** | [5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroslinger/id6745571785/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Molyett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793856731) | [Jacob Tingey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812998551) |

## What reviewers say

### Goldphish Match

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldphish-match/id6741345307)

A tile-sliding puzzle game that challenges players to clear boards by matching rows and columns. Earn combo points for cascading successes and compete against community high scores. Features daily challenges and original artwork.

**Highlights:** Match rows and columns, Earn combo points, Compete with community scores, Daily challenges, Original visual art, Open-source engine

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Astroslinger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astroslinger/id6745571785)

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.

**Highlights:** Planet swinging gameplay, Arcade-style endless runner, Dodge lasers and flying saucers, Collect coins, Unlock new ships

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth, fast-paced gameplay
- 👍 Intuitive and satisfying controls
- 🎮 Retro, nostalgic vibes
- 🎨 Stylish CRT-style visuals
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🛡️ Shield feature could be improved
- 🌌 Lack of additional content (e.g., aliens, power-ups)

**Reported bugs**

- None reported

**Requested features**

- Add alien enemies
- Implement power-ups or upgrades
- Introduce different game modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goldphish Match free?

Goldphish Match costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Astroslinger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goldphish Match or Astroslinger?

Goldphish Match is rated higher. Goldphish Match averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Astroslinger averages 5.0 from 27 ratings.

### Do Goldphish Match or Astroslinger have ads?

Neither Goldphish Match nor Astroslinger shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goldphish Match or Astroslinger?

Goldphish Match ships an update every 11 days, and Astroslinger every 4 months. Most recently, Goldphish Match was updated on October 7, 2026 and Astroslinger on October 22, 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.*