Comparison

STELLRAID vs ASTRO

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

Head to head
About

STELLRAID

Features
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Blast through space with ghost allies! 5 mechs, one epic side-scrolling shooter! - Epic side-scrolling mech action in space! - Easy tap controls – jump and shoot with just one finger! - Dodge waves of enemy fire and take down powerful bosses! - Destroyed? Keep fighting as a ghost! Your ghost copies your moves and attacks with you! - Up to 5 mechs at once! Feels like co-op, even when playing solo! - Gather resources to power up your mecha! Build the ultimate machine! - Climb the score rankings and prove you’re the best pilot! - Fast, thrilling stages – perfect for quick play anytime! [Materials Provided By] BGM: “Free BGM and Music Materials MusMus” https://musmus.main.jp VOICE "©ondoku3.com" https://ondoku3.com/

About

ASTRO

Features
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Tap to rise. Hold to stop moving forward. Simple controls. A demanding challenge. ASTRO-BOOST is a challenging side-scrolling action game with responsive controls and retro pixel-art visuals. Strap on your jetpack and navigate handcrafted space stages. Find a path through tight gaps, blast obstacles with automatic shots, and time your moves to reach the goal. LEARN THE CONTROLS Each tap gives you lift. Tap rapidly to climb, or hold to stop moving forward and line up your next move. Practice the basics in the tutorial, then put your skills to the test. FEATURES • Simple tap-and-hold controls • Handcrafted pixel-art stages • Automatic shooting to destroy enemies and break through walls • Power-ups to help you push through • Replays of your best runs to review your route and timing • Game Center leaderboards • Challenging gameplay that rewards practice and precision CHASE YOUR PERSONAL BEST Learn the route, sharpen your timing, and turn each attempt into a better run. Can you clear every stage and climb the leaderboards?

Screenshots

STELLRAID3 screens
ASTRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ASTRO at every 5 days against STELLRAID's every 2 weeks. STELLRAID's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STELLRAID sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ASTRO sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STELLRAID ships an update every 2 weeks, ASTRO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
STELLRAID versus ASTRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTELLRAIDASTRO
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMITSUHARU SAIKAWASHINTARO NAKAOKA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

STELLRAID

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
1 purchases

ASTRO

One-time1
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Stamina$1.99

Questions

Is STELLRAID free?
STELLRAID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASTRO free?
ASTRO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STELLRAID or ASTRO have ads?
Both STELLRAID and ASTRO show ads.
Which is updated more often, STELLRAID or ASTRO?
STELLRAID ships an update every 2 weeks, and ASTRO every 5 days. Most recently, STELLRAID was updated on October 5, 2026 and ASTRO on October 14, 2026.

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