Tap vs Asterist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tap
Explore, play, and shape short videos with interactive elements. Make choices that change the story and play mini-games within the video content. Discover new stories and replay for hidden paths and alternate endings.
- Branching narratives
- Playable video mini-games
- Discover new interactive stories
- Rewritable endings
- Hidden routes and alternate endings
- Drag-and-drop creation tools
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Tap turns short videos into living worlds you can explore, play, and shape with a single touch. One swipe reveals new scenes, one tap rewrites the ending—every gesture matters. What you can do • Choose Your Path – Branching narratives put you in charge of every scene and finale. • Play Inside the Video – Mini-games pop up right where the action happens; unlock secret content by winning—or losing. • Discover Fresh Stories – A constantly expanding feed of interactive shorts keeps surprises coming from creators worldwide. Why it’s different • Zero Passive Scrolling – Quick breaks become micro-adventures, perfect for on-the-go fun. • Instant Immersion – Tap’s ultra-light engine loads fast, so every interaction feels smooth and seamless. • Replay Value – Hidden routes and alternate endings reward curiosity and multiple plays. For creators • Drag-and-Drop Tools – Add hotspots, choices, and win/lose moments without writing code. • Real-Time Preview – Test every branch and interaction before you publish. • Built-In Audience – Share to Tap’s global feed and watch engagement spike as viewers replay to unlock every path. Download Tap today and experience the next generation of short-form media—where entertainment finally answers to you.
Asterist
Create personalized constellations using real astronomical data and GPS. Add text and images to tell stories behind your creations, which move with the night sky. Save and share your constellations with others.
- Create personal constellations
- Use real astronomical data
- Add text and images to constellations
- Constellations move with the night sky
- Save and share constellations
- Learn star names
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Asterist allows players to connect stars, using real astronomical data and GPS positioning to creating personal constellations that move in real time with night sky. Add text and images to tell the story or meaning behind each created constellation. Create constellations representing aspirational hopes, memorials for loved ones, commemorative moments, journal entries, and creative writing. Watch the seasons change move your own creation across the sky. You can also learn the names of the stars in your created constellations and deepen your understanding of our cosmos! All constellation and other data is privately stored on your phone, nothing is collected or shared. Asterist allows players to save constellations as files that can be opened by others who have the app as well. Gather a personalized night sky full of a collection of stories from friends and others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Asterist at 3 against Tap's 1. Asterist also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tap against 5.0 for Asterist. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Tap | Asterist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noisy Swan | Martha Campos |
Customer experience
Tap
Asterist
In-app purchases
Tap
No in-app purchases
Asterist
No in-app purchases









