Comparison

Alto Asteroids vs Asterroid

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

Head to head
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Alto Asteroids

Features
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Alto Asteroids brings that nostalgia to life with a playful, hand-drawn twist and an ASMR soundscape. Dive into fast-paced, swipe-controlled battles set on notebook-paper battlegrounds. Dodge crumpled-paper asteroids, steer clear of drifting clouds, and pilot your pencil-sketched spaceship to victory!

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Asterroid

Features
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Classic arcade space shooter with a modern twist!Ā  Asterroid brings back the excitement of retro gaming while adding fresh, engaging features that will keep you coming back for more. Key Features: • Dynamic, fast-paced gameplay with smooth controls • Multiple enemy types including asteroids, UFOs, and alien invaders • Exciting power-ups: shields, double shots, and slow-motion effects • Progressive difficulty across 10 challenging levels • One extra life at 500 points - after that, it's all about skill! • Local high score tracking to compete with yourself and friends Gameplay: • Simple, intuitive controls - just drag to move and tap to shoot • Collect power-ups to enhance your ship's capabilities • Dodge and weave through enemy formations • Master the art of space combat to survive longer Perfect for: • Fans of classic arcade shooters • Players who enjoy skill-based games • Anyone looking for quick, engaging gameplay sessions • Those who love chasing high scores

Screenshots

Alto Asteroids1 screens
Asterroid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Asterroid at none against Alto Asteroids's shown. Alto Asteroids's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Alto Asteroids versus Asterroid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlto AsteroidsAsterroid
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJames John Group, LLCAlexander Renner

In-app purchases

None

Alto Asteroids

No in-app purchases

None

Asterroid

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alto Asteroids free?
Alto Asteroids is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Asterroid free?
Asterroid is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Alto Asteroids or Asterroid have ads?
Alto Asteroids shows ads; Asterroid does not.

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